Newsletter AgriBrasilis - October 28th
Millet Is a Great Nutrient Recycler, Reduces Nematodes and Produces Quality Straw
Juca Matielo is the commercial director of ATTO Sementes, with a degree in agronomic engineering, with a postgraduate degree in seed production and technology from the Federal University of Pelotas, and an MBA in Business Management from FGV.
AgriBrasilis – How profitable is millet farming?
Juca Matielo – The ADRG 9060 and ADRG 9070 grain hybrids provide farmers with direct income from selling grain to the market (to farms, feedlots, pig farmers, among others) and also increase yields in subsequent crops. For example, in soybeans, they increase yields by 3.5 bags when compared to soybeans planted after other off-season crops. This is because millet is a great nutrient recycler, reduces nematodes and produces high-quality straw.
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Media Partner Event: FENAGRA 2025 – International Agroindustry Fair (May 13th to 15th, 2025 – São Paulo, SP, Brazil)
"The event brings together exhibitors, professionals and experts from these industries to discuss trends, innovations and business opportunities. The next edition of Fenagra will be held in São Paulo, in the Anhembi District, from May 13th to 15th, 2025, and will include 11 parallel congresses. In the last edition, Fenagra had more than 8,000 visitors and 220 booths."
Overview by AgriBrasilis (10/19/24 - 10/25/24)
Polar winds could intensify the drought in Argentina, worsening conditions for wheat and corn crops. The cold air is expected to move across the region, further reducing the moisture needed for crop growth. (Bolsa de Cereales)
Argentine Rural Confederation warns of the growing threat of invasive exotic species in the countryside, such as wild boars, wild pigs and deer. These species do not have natural predators in the country, and are therefore seriously affecting productive areas, even causing health risks for animal production. (CRA (Confederaciones Rurales Argentinas))
Soybean farmers in the State of Mato Grosso are facing difficulties due to the lack of maintenance and poor conditions of the electrical grid, directly affecting production. Frequent power outages affect irrigation and storage, compromising the quality and yields of crops. The problem is more critical on farms where the electrical infrastructure is insufficient to meet the needs of agribusiness. (Aprosoja-MT)
Approved eight projects in the State of Espírito Santo, securing US$ 593.36 thousand for the development of research that will help strengthen the State’s coffee farming. “These projects strengthen research in priority areas, directly impacting yields, as well as the quality and sustainability of Espírito Santo’s coffee farming. This will generate knowledge and technologies focused on improving the economic viability, social well-being and environmental protection of farms”, said Antonio Elias da Silva, general director of the Espírito Santo Institute of Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension. (Incaper)
BNDES has announced the release of US$ 385.39 million for credit operations as a complement to the Plano Safra 2024/25 (Brazilian Government’s agricultural credit plan). With this additional amount, the total resources available reach U$ 1.96 billion and the deadline for contracting is June of 2025.
The new government of Mexico has announced an agricultural plan focused on increasing bean and corn production. The goal is to improve farmers’ incomes and increase the efficiency of agricultural practices. Among the proposed measures are strengthening agricultural cooperatives and providing access to more favorable credit, aiming to revitalize the agricultural sector. (Gobierno de México)
Agroforests in Brazil Turn Carbon Into Sustainable Opportunities
Gabriel Neto is the founder and executive director of Agroforestry Carbon, graduated in forestry engineering from the Federal University of Lavras, with a postgraduate degree in strategic carbon management from FGV.
AgriBrasilis – How can agroforestry systems offset greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from companies?
Gabriel Neto – Agroforestry systems are an effective solution to offset GHG emissions from companies by integrating trees into production systems. Trees can sequester carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis, storing it in their biomass and in the soil.
By promoting the recovery of degraded areas, agroforestry improves soil health and biodiversity, resulting in a regenerative and sustainable system. Companies can offset their emissions by financing the planting and maintenance of these agroforests, directly contributing to the reduction of GHGs in a traceable and transparent way.
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Crop Protection and Nutrition – Weekly Update Brazil & Latin America (10/19/24 – 10/23/24)
Recently found in Brazil, the African leafhopper (Leptodelphax maculigera) has now also been detected in Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, Argentina, where nymphs and adult insects were observed in wheat plants. This species, originally from Africa, is capable of carrying viruses such as striate mosaic and fine streak, and surveillance in crops is recommended. “The African leafhopper is known to be an oligophagous species, that is, it can feed on grasses, pastures and legumes”, said Melina Almada, researcher at the National Institute of Agricultural Technology. (INTA; UNLP)
Andermatt Brasil announced the acquisition of 80% of the stocks of Agricheck Srl, from Argentina, focused on biocontrol and precision technology for agriculture. Carlos Gajardoni, CEO of Andermatt Brasil, said that the union will allow them to offer more innovative and sustainable solutions for farmers in the region. (Andermatt Group Ag; Agricheck Srl)
Nicolás Bronzovich is the new president of the National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Argentina. (INTA)
Phytosanitary emergency was declared for 12 months in Peru to contain the bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, which is affecting potato crops, declaring a phytosanitary emergency for 12 months. The pest has only been detected in Huancabamba, Piura, and is spread by the vector Bactericera cockerelli. The measures include surveillance, quarantine and a ban on the transport of potato tubers from infected areas, in addition to the mandatory elimination of contaminated plants and vector hosts. (Midagri; SENASA PERU)
Eduardo Leão is the president of CropLife Brasil, with a degree in agronomic engineering, a M.Sc. in applied economics from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, an MBA in Government Relations from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation, and a Ph.D. in applied economics from the University of São Paulo.
AgriBrasilis – Why are there products that are banned or not approved in the EU but are used in Brazil? Is this comparison appropriate?
Eduardo Leão – Each country adopts its own guidelines for product registration, according to local agronomic conditions. Different climates and types of crops require different phytosanitary management.
Let’s consider the case of soybeans. Europe practically does not cultivate the crop and, even in the regions where they do, the pests and diseases that we face here do not exist there. This means that the chemical pesticides that perform this pest control here are not necessary in that region. Therefore, several products used in Brazil are not registered in the EU, simply because there is no demand for the crop, which does not mean that they are banned or not approved.
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