Organics are highlighted on Corteva’s agenda at GAFFFF 2025

Corteva Agriscience presented a program focused on biological products during the Global Agribusiness Festival in São Paulo on Thursday. The event takes place at Allianz Parque and brings together more than 90 hours of content focused on agribusiness.

Corteva’s first specific activity addressed the evolution of biological products. Frederic Beudot, global leader in the area, explained how natural technologies help improve plant performance and control pests and diseases. “We are not replacing chemicals. We work in partnership to maintain their effectiveness,” he said.

Beudot divided biologicals into two main categories: biocontrol and plant performance. Biocontrol includes organisms such as viruses, fungi and bacteria that combat pests. Plant performance seeks to improve nutrient absorption and reduce the impact of stresses such as drought and salinity.

Brazil’s role in Corteva’s global strategy was highlighted by Frederic Beudot, who points out that the country is one of the few that is still expanding its production area. “We need to produce more with fewer resources. Biologicals help in this sustainable progress,” he said. He also mentioned the challenges of adoption, such as product stability and use, in addition to pointing out future innovations with microbial DNA.

Corteva invests more than US$4 million per day in research and development. The company is committed to waves of innovation to expand the genetic potential of seeds and ensure global productivity with a lower environmental impact.

At 14 pm, Beudot participated in a panel on sustainability and bioinputs. Carlos Goulart (Mapa), Marcio Portocarrero (Abrapa) and Nelson Ferreira (McKinsey) were present, with moderation by Eduardo Leão (Croplife Brasil).

Next, Shona Sabnis, Corteva's global vice president of Public Affairs, highlighted innovation as a strategic pillar. At 16 p.m., the company's Pastagem Line launched a new molecule with products aimed at Brazil and Paraguay, led by Rodrigo Takegawa.

Felipe Daltro, Corteva’s marketing director, emphasized the importance of the partnership with Datagro and XP. “We connect the most modern technologies in agriculture with a transformative ecosystem,” he said.