Articles - Sunflower

Agriculture

Girassol: possibility of expansion in Brazil

By Regina Maria Villas Bôas de Campos Leite, Embrapa Soja

13.08.2024 | 16:19 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Fungus "Sclerotinia sclerotiorum" on sunflower

By Marcos Lenz and Jayne Deboni da Veiga, Federal University of Fronteira Sul - UFFS

20.07.2023 | 16:44 (UTC -3)

Fertilizing

Nitrogen in corn and sunflower

Essential for the growth and development of corn and sunflower plants, Nitrogen is extremely important for both crops. Therefore, it is important to determine the fertilizer doses of this element in a balanced manner, which at the same time favor productivity aspects and are also economically viable.

27.05.2022 | 15:00 (UTC -3)

Sunflower

Pests grow with sunflower

The possibility of an alternative crop for the off-season, with a production cost of 20 to 25% cheaper than corn and the various uses of sunflower, explain the interest of Brazilian farmers. Check out the main ones here

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Great Cultures

Sunflower in the off season?

The cultivation of “autumn” sunflower, in February-March, in succession to large crops, could become a good alternative for the farmer, as it does not impose absolute risks, as it is intended to increase productivity.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Sunflower crop management

Check out some tips for successful sunflower cultivation, which can be used as raw material for biodiesel production.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Great Cultures

The flower of the Cerrado

Sunflower is consolidating itself as an economic alternative for producers in the Cerrado and, it is worth remembering, 80% of what is planted in Brazil is in the Central-West region.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)