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BASF positions itself as a partner for farmers, aiming for the longevity and profitability of crops. Through BASF Soy Solutions, the company operates in all phases of cultivation, from seed to harvest, seeking a balance between productivity and sustainability. Each choice is made by placing the farmer at the center of the brand's decisions, always considering the legacy of the rural producer, the company itself and Brazilian agriculture.
When viewing the main difficulties faced by soybean farmers in the field, three fungicides are and will be the basis against diseases of the BASF Soy Solutions platform for the next harvests: Belyan®, Blavity® and Keyra®.
Vitor Bernardes, Senior Manager of Marketing, Cultivation and Soy Portfolio at BASF, highlights that these products offer unique characteristics and excellent benefits for farmers.
The fungicide Belyan®, an innovator in the agricultural market, aims to increase the productivity of soybean crops by protecting each leaf, keeping them green and healthy. The product, formulated with the active ingredient Revysol®, stands out for being the first Isopropanol-Azole available, promising a broad spectrum of action, rapid absorption, high selectivity and excellent performance and zero phyto.
Power Flex technology, an integral part of Belyan®, adapts to the different characteristics of fungi, offering resilience, power and flexibility in combating pathogens.
According to Bernardes, Belyan® is a robust tool for the first application on soybeans, which generally happens after 30, 35 days. It is a fungicide with a broad spectrum of control. Acts against cercospora (Cercospora kikuchii) and target spot (caused by Corynespora cassiicola), for example.
On the BASF Soy Solutions platform, Belyan® prepares the ground for the subsequent use of Prothioconazole-based fungicides such as Blavity® (second application).
Blavity® combines Xemium® and Prothioconazole. The product is considered an excellent option for controlling diseases such as soybean rust (caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi) and target spot, as it creates a double barrier of protection against fungi. It inhibits spore germination and interferes with hyphae development.
The recommendation to use Blavity® after Belyan® is based on the complementary actions of these products. This strategy aims to maximize effectiveness in disease control, while minimizing the risks of fungal resistance to fungicides.
Finally, the Keyra® fungicide launch will be available for the 2024-25 harvest. This is an innovation with two active ingredients: Mefentrifluconazole (Revysol®) and Fenpropimorph for end-of-cycle applications. This combination is highly effective against cercospora and soybean rust and end-of-cycle diseases.
In addition to solutions for soybean cultivation, BASF also offers something new for wheat cultivation. Bernardes says that the company is launching Sistiva®, a product for seed treatment. In addition to protection against the main diseases at the seed level, there is a residual effect and, therefore, lower disease pressure in the aerial part of the plants. The product also has wide selectivity.
With SoyTech™, the soybean seed licensing brand, BASF works with the largest multipliers in the country and puts the best in each variety. Over the last two years, the company has reformulated its portfolio, introducing new varieties adapted to all producing regions in Brazil.
Alexandre Müller, Licensing Manager at SoyTech™, explains that the special focus is on advanced technologies, such as Intacta2Xtend. This harvest, the company launches six new products (south and center-south of the country) and presents four varieties in the pre-commercial phase (adapted to the varied conditions of the cerrado).
BASF, attentive to the demands of the sector, has focused on developing cultivars with broad adaptation, disease tolerance and resistance to nematodes. The effort aims not only to meet the current needs of producers, but to anticipate future market demands, says Müller.
SoyTech™ stands out for offering varieties with high production potential and stability. Technical attributes, such as root and leaf health, high grain weight and adaptability, are strong points of the new varieties.
BASF reinforces its commitment to the agricultural sector through the motto "Your Legacy was Born to Continue". The objective is to support farmers in the production of healthy and safe food, emphasizing sustainability and continuity of agricultural activities.
The initiative highlights the partnership between BASF and producers, accompanying them at all stages of cultivation, explains Graciela Mognol, Marketing Director for BASF's Soy Cultivation System.
Since the end of 2023, the company has reorganized itself to act according to the rural producer's point of view. Different regions of the country adopt different forms of cultivation and succession (soy/wheat or soy/cotton, for example). "The BASF team works holistically in these realities", explains Graciela.
Thus, the company seeks to offer solutions that meet the needs of the sector. This includes everything from the supply of inputs to technical support during the production cycle. "Your Legacy was Born to Continue" symbolizes this partnership, aiming for the prosperity and sustainability of agribusiness.
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