Corn productivity contest remains open for entries.

With the planting of the second corn crop nearing 100% in Brazil's main producing regions, the harvest enters a crucial phase for consolidating its productive potential. According to Céleres Consultoria, the planted area should reach 18,76 million hectares, with an estimated production of 117,64 million tons, reinforcing the importance of the second crop for national supply.

In this context, the Productivity Enhancement Tactical Group (Getap) is nearing the end of registrations for its current edition, with a final deadline of April 30th. The initiative functions as a platform for comparative evaluation of agronomic performance in commercial corn growing areas.

According to the program coordinator, Gustavo Capanema, this is a strategic moment for the technical monitoring of crops. “With the cereal practically all sown, we are entering a phase where monitoring and data management become paramount. The competition allows us to transform field information into performance indicators, assisting producers in decision-making,” he states.

From an agronomic point of view, the success of the harvest is directly linked to efficient planting, especially given the short planting window for the second crop. Synchronization between soybean harvesting and corn planting, combined with the operational capacity of the farms, is crucial for positioning the crop at the ideal time and reducing climatic risks throughout the cycle.

Another critical factor is the quality of the initial crop establishment. Practices such as seed treatment, selection of hybrids with high yield potential and stability, as well as an efficient nutrition strategy, are fundamental to ensuring uniformity of emergence, initial vigor, and adequate plant population.

The results from the previous edition of Getap reinforce the productive potential of the crop. The national champion in rainfed farming was Mateus Passinatto, from Campos de Júlio (MT), with 268,4 sacks per hectare. In the irrigated category, the highlight was Douglas Orth, from Correntina (BA), with 244,9 sacks/ha. Other producers also stood out in different regions, highlighting the high technical level of the participants.

With the crop already established, the focus now shifts to crop monitoring, management adjustments, and risk mitigation. For producers who have not yet registered, this is the last opportunity to participate in this harvest.

Registration can be done through the Getap website, with the possibility of registering multiple areas. Producers can also access coupons through sponsors or register for free directly on the platform.