Articles - Soils

Construction of productive soils

Soil specialist and Fertiláqua manager, Dorotéia Ferreira, discusses how it is possible to build more productive soils

17.12.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Nutrients

What is the impact of liming and zinc supplementation on sugarcane?

By Carolina de Barros Aires based on the final report of the IAC/FUNDAG/Votorantim Joint Project

06.11.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Solos

Soil biology and the quality of the production system

By Dorotéia Alves Ferreira, Agricultural Engineer, PhD in Soils and Plant Nutrition and Product Manager at Fertiláqua

03.10.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

Correct management of phosphate fertilizer in sugarcane

​The efficiency of phosphate fertilizer is influenced by several factors such as soil type, method of application, source, etc.

01.03.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Solos

Fertilizer efficiency is directly linked to correct soil management

By Juscelio Ramos de Souza, Researcher at Kimberlit Agrociências

12.04.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Solos

Ideal substrate for arugula cultivation

Sand, clay, humus or soil mix? Evaluating the effects of these samples provides the producer with information to choose the best substrate for arugula cultivation.

11.01.2018 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Benefits of monitoring the physical condition of the soil with a penetrograph

Monitoring the physical condition of the soil using a penetrograph in the conventional sugarcane management system is a tool to minimize compaction and its negative effects

15.08.2017 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

no-tillage

Importance of the ideal subsoiler for each soil condition

The use of direct planting has reduced costs and brought benefits to crops. However, subsoiling is a fundamental operation in these areas and choosing the ideal subsoiler directly impacts the conditions.

02.12.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Benefits of agricultural traffic control for soil

Greater soil compaction, restriction of root growth, lower volume of soil used and productivity losses are the main harmful effects found in sugarcane fields where there is no controllable management.

21.11.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Adjusting grid settings

The different types of harrows on the market require different adjustments, which vary according to the type of soil, coverage and desired mobilization.

16.11.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Operational quality of soil preparation

The use of quality tools can guarantee the operational success of your soil preparation. But to know what should be done, an accurate diagnosis of every detail of the operations carried out is necessary.

28.10.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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How to choose the ideal tire

The type of tire used is a limiting factor for the tractor to have ideal traction, so that there is a reduction in soil compaction, improving its conservation

13.07.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Sugarcane in the flowerbed

A study carried out on commercial crops shows that the preparation of deep soil with a construction site reduces operational costs in addition to providing a more favorable environment for the development of sugar cane

13.05.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Machines

Assessment of the quality of limestone distribution by centrifugal and gravimetric distributors

The experiment was carried out on the Três Irmãos farm, in Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do Sul

07.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Driving

The success of agriculture begins with correct soil management

By Valter Casarin, agronomist, forestry engineer, scientific coordinator of the Nutrientes para a Vida institute and professor of the SolloAgro Continuing Education Program at Esalq/USP

14.02.2019 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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​Soil conservation in coffee production

By Marcos Matos, general director of Cecafé and Marjorie Miranda, coordinator of Social Responsibility and Sustainability at Cecafé

17.05.2017 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

The challenge of intensifying land use

By Lucilio Rogerio Aparecido Alves, Professor at Esalq/USP, Researcher responsible for the Cepea Grains, Fibers and Roots Teams

23.12.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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On World Soil Day it is important to reflect on its relevance to our society

Romeu Stanguerlin, Marketing Director at Adama Brasil S/A, a company of Israeli origin, based in Londrina

05.12.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Electric solo

The use of a device that evaluates apparent electrical conductivity can help producers correct nutrient deficiencies in real time in different areas of the crop.

16.02.2016 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Everywhere

Without fanfare, termites are gaining ground in the countryside and in cities and are already one of the main causes of harm to humans.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Planned compaction

A generally undesirable result in agriculture, soil compaction is necessary in several rural engineering works.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Just right

Practically extinct after the adoption of direct planting, the use of plows and harrows must be done rationally and with well-regulated implements, in order to avoid damage to the soil structure.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Solos

Acidity, alkalinity and effects of liming on the soil

In their work routine, agronomists and agricultural technicians always need to keep in mind some conceptual aspects of the formation of acid and alkaline soils.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

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Subsoiling or scarification

See the advantages and disadvantages of subsoiling and scarification, which mobilize the soil without much aggression.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)