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PTx introduces OutRun in Brazil, focusing on agricultural autonomy

The system increases operational efficiency and allows for driverless operation under supervision

17.04.2026 | 14:38 (UTC -3)

PTx introduces OutRun in Brazil, focusing on agricultural autonomy

Small producers gain prominence at Bahia Farm Show.

Event promotes inclusion with caravans and pavilion in central area.

17.04.2026 | 16:18 (UTC -3)

Goiás consolidates growth in potato production.

The Secretariat points to above-average national growth in the last harvest and estimates R$ 771,4 million for the state this year.

17.04.2026 | 15:32 (UTC -3)

Valence Massey Ferguson makes his debut at Expo Riacho.

Company expands presence in Bahia and invests in agricultural mechanization.

17.04.2026 | 15:27 (UTC -3)

The forecast is for stable weather over the weekend in Rio Grande do Sul.

Instability is expected at the start of the week and temperatures should drop from Wednesday (22)

17.04.2026 | 15:20 (UTC -3)

Anea raises its estimate for the 2025/26 cotton crop.

The association also points to exports exceeding 3,2 million tons in 2026.

17.04.2026 | 15:14 (UTC -3)

Cocoa reception is expected to grow by 61% at the beginning of 2026.

Data from the first quarter indicate a recovery in supply, without a corresponding reaction from industrial activity and exports.

17.04.2026 | 15:05 (UTC -3)

CTC inaugurates unit for the production of synthetic sugarcane seeds.

Technology reduces the use of seedlings, increases efficiency, and could transform the production model in Brazil.

17.04.2026 | 14:44 (UTC -3)

Sugarcane production falls 0,5% in the 2025/26 harvest.

Even with a slight drop in the harvest, the country will have the largest ethanol production and the second largest sugar harvest in history.

17.04.2026 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Heat and insecticide affect insect fertility

Heat stress in the early stages reduces the reproductive success of susceptible males

17.04.2026 | 08:31 (UTC -3)

Subunits of Rubisco regulate thermal adaptation in plants

Study reveals structural and kinetic mechanism that adjusts photosynthesis according to temperature

17.04.2026 | 08:08 (UTC -3)

Agricultural Market - April 17, 2026

Soybean prices advance amid high supply and a cautious market

17.04.2026 | 07:46 (UTC -3)

RS 2025/26 Crop: Rains delay soybean harvest

High humidity reduces grain quality and increases losses in areas of the state.

16.04.2026 | 16:32 (UTC -3)

Orplana and Unica formalize the review of Consecana-SP.

Memorandum signed at the Cana Summit 2026 establishes adjustments to sugarcane remuneration and advances the governance of the model.

16.04.2026 | 16:04 (UTC -3)

Rice harvest reaches 79,3% of the area in Rio Grande do Sul.

With the harvest nearing its end, the pace of harvesting is expected to slow down.

16.04.2026 | 15:47 (UTC -3)

Oboya opens direct operation in the United States.

New facility in Miami expands logistics, brings customers closer, and strengthens the company's presence in the Americas.

16.04.2026 | 15:26 (UTC -3)

Agricultural exports total US$38 billion in the first quarter.

This result is the highest in the historical series for the period from January to March.

16.04.2026 | 15:18 (UTC -3)

Cooxupé enables the sale of carbon credits in coffee.

A groundbreaking initiative in Brazil connects cooperative members, science, and the international market.

16.04.2026 | 15:03 (UTC -3)

Study suggests distinct origin for hydrocarbons in ants

Hypothesis links linear alkanes to protection against desiccation and branched compounds to antimicrobial defense and communication

16.04.2026 | 14:57 (UTC -3)

PR 2025/26 Crop: Soybean oil prices decline

According to a Deral report, the drop in retail sales follows the devaluation of the grain in the first quarter.

16.04.2026 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

BASF expands vegetable seed unit in the Netherlands

A €40 million investment in Nunhem includes expansion, industrial modernization, and the use of renewable energy

16.04.2026 | 14:03 (UTC -3)

Ourofino Agrociência announces change in commercial management

Leonardo Araújo will now be responsible for the area in Brazil; the executive has more than 25 years of experience in the sector

16.04.2026 | 14:02 (UTC -3)

Soybean processing is expected to reach 62,2 million tons.

Data from Abiove in February 2026 reinforces the growth trajectory with an increase of 8,5%.

16.04.2026 | 13:54 (UTC -3)

El Niño on the radar raises uncertainties for agriculture

StoneX indicates unstable climate and uneven regional impacts.

16.04.2026 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

Morning glory acts as a reservoir for sweet potato pests

Study indicates higher survival rate of Bedellia somnulentella in crop and in Ipomoea hederifolia

16.04.2026 | 10:16 (UTC -3)

Study identifies universal rhythm in animal communication

Signals from different species converge at around 2 hertz, indicating a biological limit in neural processing

16.04.2026 | 08:03 (UTC -3)

Exclusive test drive with the Massey Ferguson MF 9S tractor.

José Fernando Schlosser, Nema - UFSM

16.04.2026 | 07:05 (UTC -3)

Massey Ferguson launches 9S tractors in Brazil

The series delivers up to 425 hp and incorporates automation, connectivity, and a focus on operational efficiency

16.04.2026 | 07:02 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

PTx introduces OutRun in Brazil, focusing on agricultural autonomy

Small producers gain prominence at Bahia Farm Show.

Goiás consolidates growth in potato production.

Valence Massey Ferguson makes his debut at Expo Riacho.

The forecast is for stable weather over the weekend in Rio Grande do Sul.

Anea raises its estimate for the 2025/26 cotton crop.

Cocoa reception is expected to grow by 61% at the beginning of 2026.

CTC inaugurates unit for the production of synthetic sugarcane seeds.

Sugarcane production falls 0,5% in the 2025/26 harvest.

Heat and insecticide affect insect fertility

Subunits of Rubisco regulate thermal adaptation in plants

Agricultural Market - April 17, 2026

RS 2025/26 Crop: Rains delay soybean harvest

Orplana and Unica formalize the review of Consecana-SP.

Rice harvest reaches 79,3% of the area in Rio Grande do Sul.

Oboya opens direct operation in the United States.

Agricultural exports total US$38 billion in the first quarter.

Cooxupé enables the sale of carbon credits in coffee.

Study suggests distinct origin for hydrocarbons in ants

PR 2025/26 Crop: Soybean oil prices decline

BASF expands vegetable seed unit in the Netherlands

Ourofino Agrociência announces change in commercial management

Soybean processing is expected to reach 62,2 million tons.

El Niño on the radar raises uncertainties for agriculture

Morning glory acts as a reservoir for sweet potato pests

Study identifies universal rhythm in animal communication

Exclusive test drive with the Massey Ferguson MF 9S tractor.

Massey Ferguson launches 9S tractors in Brazil