Climate change influences the increase in agricultural production

“Agriculture is an open-air industry. Its raw materials, such as water, CO2 and nutrients, come from the soil and the atmosphere; its energy comes from solar radiation; its regulator of physiological processes is temperature; its maintenance expense is breathing; its work shift is the photoperiod and the maintenance of this plant is agricultural management conducted by the producer. All of these coefficients directly affect photosynthesis, vegetative growth, phenology, water balance and plant maturation, with a direct impact on productivity.” The statement is from Pedro Afonso, market development technician at BRANDT do Brasil.

Pedro highlights that it is essential to know the concepts and where to obtain the correct information, which, together with intelligence, knowledge and technology, facilitate more assertive and strategic decision-making for the success of agricultural production.

“Water availability affects productivity in Brazil and the world, determining the progress of agriculture in different regions of the country. In this way, it becomes a powerful factor, limiting production and productivity. This refers to the result of a complex interaction between genotype, environment (abiotic and biotic factors) and management practices. If we are to list the factors that influence crop productivity, according to P.C. Sentelhas (2020), in an article adapted from Canaplan, the climate comes first, corresponding to 50%, while the soil comes in second with 23%, the plant (genetics) with 13% and finally man-made management, with 14%. So, we can consider that 50% of the factors that affect productivity are in the hands of producers and that with some specific management practices, we can minimize the harmful effect of the climate in search of increasing real productivity”, explains the expert.

Knowing these aspects, Brandt offers farmers technologies that help plants overcome climatic challenges, since at any time variations in the production environment cause stress, affecting important physiological functions that harm plant growth and development. Using technologies that minimize the climate effect, in order to reduce uncertainties during the harvest, is essential for good management of the agricultural production environment.

One solution is Brandt Complete, which contains a range of essential macro and micronutrients for plants, along with fast-absorbing free amino acids, enzyme precursors, proteins and hormones. Together, these nutrients promote rapid overcoming of stress caused by abiotic and biotic factors, such as rock rain, pest attacks, water deficit and phytotoxic effects of herbicides, among others, acting directly on plant metabolism and promoting greater uniformity in development.

To reduce temperature, protect plants against the effects of scalds caused by excessive sunlight, excessive water loss through transpiration and maintain photosynthesis in full operation, Brandt offers Brandt Photonik. “This solution creates a protective layer highly resistant to washing by rain on the surface of the leaves and fruits, which protects the plants in the hottest periods of the day and prevents the sun's rays from harming the health of the plants”, highlights Pedro Afonso.