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E-book "The Bionutrition Revolution": how organics are transforming agriculture

New e-book addresses how biologicals, composed of living microorganisms or their derivatives, are gaining ground as essential tools for sustainable agricultural growth

17.09.2024 | 10:47 (UTC -3)

E-book "The Bionutrition Revolution": how organics are transforming agriculture

Embrapa researchers provide guidance on how to recover agricultural soil after fires

The effects of fires include the elimination of soil cover, risk of erosion and loss of nutrients, in addition to affecting the soil microbiota.

17.09.2024 | 17:12 (UTC -3)

Correct sizing of agricultural machinery increases productivity and reduces costs

By Weslley Buratto, Antonio Tassio Santana Ormond, Alicia Cristino Arenhart, Gessiel Mendonça Leles and Marcos Ferreira do Prado, from Unemat, and Willian Buratto, from UFMT

17.09.2024 | 16:41 (UTC -3)

Irregular rainfall and adverse weather impact agriculture in Paraná

Producers face losses in wheat, barley and oat crops; sugarcane, cassava and corn benefit from recent rainfall

17.09.2024 | 16:25 (UTC -3)

Goiás Agricultural Defense inspects the quality of seeds sold in the State

Actions have been carried out by agricultural engineers from the Agency's Regional Units

17.09.2024 | 16:01 (UTC -3)

BASF advances in solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture

Research results show up to 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in key crops using tailored solutions

17.09.2024 | 15:41 (UTC -3)

Cotton sanitary break begins on September 20th in Minas Gerais

Phytosanitary measure will continue until November 20; during this period, there must be no live cotton plants in the entire State

17.09.2024 | 15:30 (UTC -3)

Kuhn do Brasil promotes demonstrations across the country with the fertilization line

The Perfect Fertilization campaign is the company's highlight this year, increasing business prospects in the Accura line

17.09.2024 | 15:11 (UTC -3)

Delayed arrival of spring rains will impact planting of summer crops

Climatempo indicates that September should continue with dry weather and high temperatures, impacting the entire central region of the country and several crops

17.09.2024 | 14:41 (UTC -3)

Technology boosts profitability of banana farming in Brazil

Brazil is the world's fourth largest producer of the fruit, with around 7 million tons per year.

17.09.2024 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

Adoption of Seed Treatment in Industry Demonstrates a Growing Market

Embrapa Soja researcher, José de Barros França-Neto, presented a detailed survey on TSI during the XXII CBSementes

17.09.2024 | 14:30 (UTC -3)

Coffee: Japanese stocks decline, but consumption approaches 22-23 levels

In the annual comparison, the volume remained stable, although stocks remain below the historical average.

17.09.2024 | 14:23 (UTC -3)

Brazilian rice exports fall 41,5% in August 2024

In total, 164,4 thousand tons were shipped, compared to 280,9 thousand tons registered in the same month last year.

17.09.2024 | 14:09 (UTC -3)

Research makes biopesticide production easier and more economically viable

Discovery by researchers from the Federal University of Goiás and Embrapa reduces production costs of Beauveria bassiana, a base fungus for biological insecticides

17.09.2024 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

Grain production expected to grow in 2024/2025, says Conab

Report predicts 11,1% increase in rice planted area and stability in bean production; grain harvest could reach 326,9 million tons, a record for Brazil

17.09.2024 | 10:48 (UTC -3)

RiceTec restructures leadership for operations in Brazil and Mercosur

José Plaza Delestre is appointed commercial director in Mercosur and will lead the multinational's exports to the Americas; the company celebrates 25 years in the global rice seed market

17.09.2024 | 10:07 (UTC -3)

Corteva and Pairwise join forces to advance gene editing solutions in agriculture

Partnership aims to increase crop productivity and resilience to climate change

17.09.2024 | 09:26 (UTC -3)

Biotalys obtains patents for innovative biofungicide in Europe and the United States

Evoca promises to revolutionize the control of fungal diseases in fruits and vegetables with protein-based technology; company seeks to expand patent protection to markets such as Brazil, Argentina and South Africa

17.09.2024 | 08:39 (UTC -3)

Pernambuco’s backlands establish themselves as a wine producing hub

Research recommends the best grape varieties for producing the drink in the region

16.09.2024 | 18:00 (UTC -3)

Port of Rio Grande (RS) records increase in grain and general cargo movements

Polyethylene, soybeans, wheat and cellulose were some of the products that registered growth

16.09.2024 | 17:15 (UTC -3)

Mato Grosso do Sul should see a 6,8% increase in soybean cultivation area for 2024-25

Soybean planting was authorized today in the state, after the sanitary vacuum period

16.09.2024 | 16:29 (UTC -3)

Brazilian agribusiness gains new market openings in Thailand, Angola, Canada and Australia

With these new authorizations, Brazilian agribusiness reaches its 110th market opening in 2024

16.09.2024 | 16:19 (UTC -3)

Deadline for renegotiating rural credit in Rio Grande do Sul is extended until October 15

With the new deadline, producers who have suffered losses will not be in default and will have more time and peace of mind to request discounts.

16.09.2024 | 15:58 (UTC -3)

Inmet: weather forecast between September 16 and September 23, 2024

Accumulated rain is expected in areas of the South Region, due to the passage of a cold front during the weekend

16.09.2024 | 15:51 (UTC -3)

Goiás reaches US$ 5 billion surplus in trade balance

Soy, meat and corn complex represent almost 70% of exported products

16.09.2024 | 15:37 (UTC -3)

Soil: 90% of rural properties still need to correct acidity, says RTC specialist

Researcher Jackson Fiorin will present a lecture on the subject during the 89th Agricultural Fair in Caçapava do Sul (RS), on September 26

16.09.2024 | 15:18 (UTC -3)

Brazilian agribusiness capital hosts 2nd edition of Agro Innovation Week

From October 15th to 20th, Ribeirão Preto will host an event that will discuss essential solutions and innovations for the future of this ecosystem

16.09.2024 | 15:00 (UTC -3)

Copacol acquires seed processing unit in Santa Margarida do Sul (RS)

Investment strengthens direct relationship with producers and expands seed processing capacity

16.09.2024 | 14:38 (UTC -3)

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