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WMO indicates a 55% chance of a weak La Niña between December and February.

The update indicates borderline conditions for the phenomenon and predicts above-average temperatures in several regions.

04.12.2025 | 10:13 (UTC -3)

WMO indicates a 55% chance of a weak La Niña between December and February.

Higher credit costs put pressure on soybean producers in Mato Grosso.

Imea report points to greater participation of the financial system and a reduction in the use of public resources.

04.12.2025 | 16:24 (UTC -3)

Agricultural diversity supports pollinators in the tropics.

Study indicates that distance to natural habitats does not determine pollinator abundance or fruit set.

04.12.2025 | 15:55 (UTC -3)

Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences launch biostimulants for EMEA.

The portfolio brings together three technological platforms to increase nutritional efficiency, stress tolerance, and productivity in various crops.

04.12.2025 | 14:46 (UTC -3)

Extracts from the algae Ascophyllum nodosum boost agricultural production.

Research reveals how these extracts help plants withstand stress and contribute to more balanced production.

04.12.2025 | 13:47 (UTC -3)

Sipcam Nichino launches Click Pro herbicide.

This product combines two active ingredients and promises effective weed control.

04.12.2025 | 13:40 (UTC -3)

Alcohol-based technique speeds up detection of Amrasca biguttula

The pest, which originated in Asia, is causing crop losses in the United States.

04.12.2025 | 10:45 (UTC -3)

Ferticel participates in Ceditec Auriverde

Technical event guides producers in Santa Catarina

04.12.2025 | 10:32 (UTC -3)

Copaaergs warns of below-average rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul.

Forecast points to a weak La Niña until January 2026 and risk of losses in crops such as rice, soybeans and vegetables.

04.12.2025 | 10:20 (UTC -3)

Water and nitrogen management increases wheat and corn productivity.

Precise irrigation, planned fertilization, and conservation practices increase resource use efficiency and reduce environmental losses.

04.12.2025 | 10:00 (UTC -3)

Brazil projects its third-largest coffee harvest in history in 2025.

Conilon coffee ensures growth in national production and breaks record; Arabica coffee loses strength due to drought and negative biennial cycle.

04.12.2025 | 09:31 (UTC -3)

Trends in Brazilian agribusiness in 2026

By Fabrício Orrigo, Director of Agricultural Products at TOTVS

04.12.2025 | 09:19 (UTC -3)

Flowers planted earlier help prevent losses due to extreme heat.

Research indicates that flowering in the early hours of the day functions as a natural escape strategy.

03.12.2025 | 17:37 (UTC -3)

Ants sacrifice diseased larvae to protect the colony.

Pupae of infected worker ants release an odor that triggers lethal disinfection.

03.12.2025 | 14:59 (UTC -3)

Gene discovered that sends iron to young rice tissues.

Researchers identify OsIET1 gene, which impacts plant health and production.

03.12.2025 | 14:44 (UTC -3)

Soybean planting: does the choice of planter discs really affect the yield?

The choice and adjustment of planter discs are crucial in soybean planting. Understand their functions, how to choose them, when to replace them, and more.

03.12.2025 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Ascenza announces new sales coordinator for the Southeast and Northeast regions.

Márcio Lavoura takes on the role to expand distribution channels.

03.12.2025 | 13:48 (UTC -3)

Assembly approves use of fee to support rice producers.

Project allows for the allocation of resources to address the crisis in the sector.

03.12.2025 | 13:42 (UTC -3)

Rain accelerates the spread of pests and invasive species in pastures.

Razor grass and spittlebugs gain strength at the beginning of the wet season and require quick action from livestock farmers.

03.12.2025 | 13:34 (UTC -3)

Increased tractor sales and growth in consortium financing are driving investments.

Despite a slight drop in revenue, the agricultural machinery sector is growing in volume.

03.12.2025 | 13:26 (UTC -3)

The cotton sector is demanding public policies to address the crisis.

The Cotton Sector Chamber's final meeting of 2025 points to challenges in the market.

03.12.2025 | 10:27 (UTC -3)

Beetle expands transmission of ToBRFV among solanaceous plants.

Research indicates that Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata acts as a mechanical vector for the virus.

03.12.2025 | 08:53 (UTC -3)

Scientists propose evolutionary principles to combat citrus greening.

Study identifies key proteins and proposes precision biological control.

03.12.2025 | 08:36 (UTC -3)

Biotechnology laboratory inaugurated in Sorriso.

Partnership between BS Agro and GoGenetic Agro strengthens the use of science in agricultural management.

03.12.2025 | 08:23 (UTC -3)

Agroallianz launches technologies to boost pasture productivity.

Verdejante and Taurino arrive on the market with a focus on pasture recovery.

03.12.2025 | 08:14 (UTC -3)

Mendel's peas and 21st-century science

By Décio Luiz Gazzoni, member of the Scientific Council for Sustainable Agriculture (CCAS)

03.12.2025 | 08:11 (UTC -3)

MicroXisto has a new national marketing manager.

Thiago Duarte has over 10 years of experience in agribusiness.

03.12.2025 | 07:40 (UTC -3)

Broflanilide reduces reproduction and survival of the fall armyworm.

Study reveals that new insecticide compromises the growth, sexual attraction, and population viability of the pest.

02.12.2025 | 17:24 (UTC -3)

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Cultivar Magazine - News and Technical Articles from the Agricultural Sector

WMO indicates a 55% chance of a weak La Niña between December and February.

Higher credit costs put pressure on soybean producers in Mato Grosso.

Agricultural diversity supports pollinators in the tropics.

Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences launch biostimulants for EMEA.

Extracts from the algae Ascophyllum nodosum boost agricultural production.

Sipcam Nichino launches Click Pro herbicide.

Alcohol-based technique speeds up detection of Amrasca biguttula

Ferticel participates in Ceditec Auriverde

Copaaergs warns of below-average rainfall in Rio Grande do Sul.

Water and nitrogen management increases wheat and corn productivity.

Brazil projects its third-largest coffee harvest in history in 2025.

Trends in Brazilian agribusiness in 2026

Flowers planted earlier help prevent losses due to extreme heat.

Ants sacrifice diseased larvae to protect the colony.

Gene discovered that sends iron to young rice tissues.

Soybean planting: does the choice of planter discs really affect the yield?

Ascenza announces new sales coordinator for the Southeast and Northeast regions.

Assembly approves use of fee to support rice producers.

Rain accelerates the spread of pests and invasive species in pastures.

Increased tractor sales and growth in consortium financing are driving investments.

The cotton sector is demanding public policies to address the crisis.

Beetle expands transmission of ToBRFV among solanaceous plants.

Scientists propose evolutionary principles to combat citrus greening.

Biotechnology laboratory inaugurated in Sorriso.

Agroallianz launches technologies to boost pasture productivity.

Mendel's peas and 21st-century science

MicroXisto has a new national marketing manager.

Broflanilide reduces reproduction and survival of the fall armyworm.

Cultivar Newsletter

Upcoming events

Global Sugarcane Technical Congress 2026

Exclusive test drive with the Crucianelli Plantor 2450 seeder.

Cultivar Newsletter

Upcoming events

Global Sugarcane Technical Congress 2026

Exclusive test drive with the Crucianelli Plantor 2450 seeder.

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