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Biodegradable sensor measures pesticides in three minutes

USP device uses cellulose acetate and electrochemical analysis to detect diquat, carbendazim, and diphenylamine

12.06.2026 | 07:57 (UTC -3)

Biodegradable sensor measures pesticides in three minutes

RS Harvest 2025/26: Soybean production grows 32,9%

Harvest concludes with recovery compared to last season, despite yield losses.

12.06.2026 | 13:56 (UTC -3)

Seed vigor enhances tomato's competitiveness against weeds

A greenhouse study evaluated directly sown tomato plants against Setaria viridis and Datura stramonium

12.06.2026 | 09:35 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast for Friday (12) and Saturday (13)

Rain showers are moving through the center of the country and reaching Brasília; in the North and Northeast, the showers are decreasing.

11.06.2026 | 17:25 (UTC -3)

Greening outbreak eradicated in Rio Grande do Sul

Plant protection teams will now be inspecting an area of 2,4 kilometers around the property.

11.06.2026 | 17:14 (UTC -3)

Octavio Nakano, a leading figure in Brazilian entomology, has died

A professor at Esalq/USP has dedicated more than four decades to research, teaching, and training specialists in plant protection

11.06.2026 | 16:59 (UTC -3)

IAC obtains patent to expand the use of sugarcane in biofuels.

Technology increases biomass and promotes the production of second-generation ethanol.

11.06.2026 | 16:34 (UTC -3)

Applied science and field results mark Abisolo Summit

The event detailed advancements in phosphorus inoculants, humic substances, organomineral fertilizers, and foliar fertilization.

11.06.2026 | 16:24 (UTC -3)

BNDES releases R$ 79,9 million for Coopavel's storage facilities project.

Resources from the Finem program will be allocated to two new grain receiving, processing, and storage units.

11.06.2026 | 16:20 (UTC -3)

Brazilian coffee exports grow 3,6% compared to May 2025.

The slight increase reflects the arrival of coffee harvested this year, mainly Robusta varieties.

11.06.2026 | 16:08 (UTC -3)

From steam to AI: how the evolution of machines transformed the Brazilian countryside

By Lucas Zanetti, Product Marketing Manager at Massey Ferguson

11.06.2026 | 16:01 (UTC -3)

Brandt appoints senior director of International Marketing

Flavio Cotrin leaves South American operations and takes over strategy for product launches, communication, and brand management

11.06.2026 | 15:41 (UTC -3)

Project boosts productivity and sustainability in coffee.

Syngenta and JDE Peet's initiative registers gains in productivity and beverage quality.

11.06.2026 | 15:05 (UTC -3)

PR Harvest 2025/26: Barley production expected to be a record.

Deral projects a 21% increase in cultivated area, reaching 126 hectares in 2026.

11.06.2026 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

Hortitec 2026 highlights technological launches and innovations.

Solutions will be highlighted at the exhibition, which expects to receive 32 visitors in Holambra (SP).

11.06.2026 | 14:51 (UTC -3)

NOAA confirms El Niño and predicts strengthening until the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Conditions in the equatorial Pacific indicate the phenomenon is advancing; the chance of a very strong El Niño reaches 63%.

11.06.2026 | 14:49 (UTC -3)

Post-harvest challenges are highlighted at the Soybean Meeting.

Event in Londrina (PR) discusses challenges in storage units and logistics issues.

11.06.2026 | 14:38 (UTC -3)

Rovensa Next will distribute Novonesis biosolutions in the US

The agreement begins in the 2027 crop season and includes products for soybeans, corn, pulses, peanuts, fruits, and vegetables

11.06.2026 | 14:22 (UTC -3)

Research evaluates microalgae for fertilizer production

UPF study seeks to recover nutrients from mineral waste for use in agriculture

11.06.2026 | 14:10 (UTC -3)

Conab projects a record harvest of 358,6 million tons.

Grain prices are up 1,8 percent for the 2025/26 crop year, driven by soybeans, first-crop corn, and sorghum.

11.06.2026 | 10:23 (UTC -3)

CNH invests €21 million in simulation and logistics in Italy

The facility in Modena reduces development time by more than 30% and expands parts delivery to dealerships

11.06.2026 | 10:00 (UTC -3)

Chlorantraniliprole affects ion channels in Helicoverpa armigera

Study indicates action beyond ryanodine receptors and points to the involvement of glial cells in neurotoxicity

11.06.2026 | 09:16 (UTC -3)

Cold-induced peptides protect pollen and productivity

Study identifies RGF pathway in tomato and rice

11.06.2026 | 08:50 (UTC -3)

Soybeans support the rise in agricultural exports in May

Revenue for the sector reached $16 billion; ethanol and refined sugar sales declined during the month

11.06.2026 | 07:59 (UTC -3)

Senate approves special refinancing for rural debts

The project allows the use of resources from the Pre-Salt Social Fund and provides for a grace period, lower interest rates, and a term of up to ten years

11.06.2026 | 07:49 (UTC -3)

Rural credit generates R$ 433 billion in agribusiness.

Between July 2025 and May 2026, CPR (Rural Product Certificate) grew by 8% and came to account for 42,8% of the total granted.

10.06.2026 | 17:25 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast for Thursday (11) and Friday (12)

Southeast and Central-West regions will experience stable weather and low temperatures; rain will affect the South, North, and northeastern coast.

10.06.2026 | 16:17 (UTC -3)

Conab reports progress in the country's corn harvest

Wheat planting has reached 45,3% of the planned area, while weather worries second-crop producers

10.06.2026 | 16:02 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

Biodegradable sensor measures pesticides in three minutes

RS Harvest 2025/26: Soybean production grows 32,9%

Seed vigor enhances tomato's competitiveness against weeds

Inmet: weather forecast for Friday (12) and Saturday (13)

Greening outbreak eradicated in Rio Grande do Sul

Octavio Nakano, a leading figure in Brazilian entomology, has died

IAC obtains patent to expand the use of sugarcane in biofuels.

Applied science and field results mark Abisolo Summit

BNDES releases R$ 79,9 million for Coopavel's storage facilities project.

Brazilian coffee exports grow 3,6% compared to May 2025.

From steam to AI: how the evolution of machines transformed the Brazilian countryside

Brandt appoints senior director of International Marketing

Project boosts productivity and sustainability in coffee.

PR Harvest 2025/26: Barley production expected to be a record.

Hortitec 2026 highlights technological launches and innovations.

NOAA confirms El Niño and predicts strengthening until the Northern Hemisphere winter.

Post-harvest challenges are highlighted at the Soybean Meeting.

Rovensa Next will distribute Novonesis biosolutions in the US

Research evaluates microalgae for fertilizer production

Conab projects a record harvest of 358,6 million tons.

CNH invests €21 million in simulation and logistics in Italy

Chlorantraniliprole affects ion channels in Helicoverpa armigera

Cold-induced peptides protect pollen and productivity

Soybeans support the rise in agricultural exports in May

Senate approves special refinancing for rural debts

Rural credit generates R$ 433 billion in agribusiness.

Inmet: weather forecast for Thursday (11) and Friday (12)

Conab reports progress in the country's corn harvest