Preparation for soybean planting begins soon in the cerrado

Soybean cultivation is of great importance in several regions of Brazil and each of them has particularities in its soils. In the Cerrado, for example, the areas have low fertility due to their geological formation (mainly sandstone, slate and granite), in addition to the acidic pH. A study carried out by Alltech Crop Science in the city of Rio Verde (GO), in partnership with Fertigeo, showed that the use of natural solutions, based on amino acids and other organic compounds, in soils with these characteristics can contribute positively to cultivation.

Agricultural engineer Guilherme Bavia, technical manager at Alltech Crop Science, explains that these technologies help to bioactivate the soil. “The tools improve root development and promote an improvement in the activation of beneficial microbiota, an increase in mycorrhizae and, therefore, conditions for greater productivity”, he highlights.

These challenges are experienced by Joel Ragagnin, who grows soy on properties in the cities of Jataí (GO) and Montes Claros de Goiás (GO). With the use of natural solutions composed of amino acids, in addition to precision agriculture, he has been able to observe growth in the results of his crops. “In addition to the standardization of crops, with smaller fluctuations within the area, we have observed that in the last four years we have had a net increase in productivity of 15%”, says the producer.

Leaving the environment favorable for planting is essential for soybean productivity. The balance of the microbiota, the improvement of the roots and an adequate supply of organic materials must be the producer's attention when preparing the land to achieve this objective. “Good soil management is based on four fundamental aspects for plant development and a good harvest, which are soil organic matter, permanent soil cover, root production capacity and microbiological diversity”, says Bavia.

Ragagnin also highlights the importance of farmers observing, through analysis, the physical and chemical aspects of the soil. “When we started carrying out precision agriculture on our properties, we realized that we didn’t fully understand the soil. Now we seek to combine these aspects with the balance of the land’s microbiota”, he concludes.

Balance for the ground

These precautions allow the increase of beneficial microorganisms, promoting the availability of nutrients for the crop, essential for the stability of the production system. They help increase organic matter, biological nitrogen fixation, and reduce soil pathogens, among other benefits. With this in mind, Alltech Crop Science offers farmers two solutions: Soil-Plex Fert, formulated with amino acids and other organic molecules, helps with root development. This allows for greater nutrient absorption by the roots, reduced environmental stress and uniform plant growth. Soil-Plex Active contains fermented extracts, which improve the biological activation of the soil and promote the increase and balance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.

Soybean cultivation is of great importance in several regions of Brazil and each of them has particularities in its soils. In the Cerrado, for example, the areas have low fertility due to their geological formation (mainly sandstone, slate and granite), in addition to the acidic pH. A study carried out by Alltech Crop Science in the city of Rio Verde (GO), in partnership with Fertigeo, showed that the use of natural solutions, based on amino acids and other organic compounds, in soils with these characteristics can contribute positively to cultivation.

Agricultural engineer Guilherme Bavia, technical manager at Alltech Crop Science, explains that these technologies help to bioactivate the soil. “The tools improve root development and promote an improvement in the activation of beneficial microbiota, an increase in mycorrhizae and, therefore, conditions for greater productivity”, he highlights.

These challenges are experienced by Joel Ragagnin, who grows soy on properties in the cities of Jataí (GO) and Montes Claros de Goiás (GO). With the use of natural solutions composed of amino acids, in addition to precision agriculture, he has been able to observe growth in the results of his crops. “In addition to the standardization of crops, with smaller fluctuations within the area, we have observed that in the last four years we have had a net increase in productivity of 15%”, says the producer.

Leaving the environment favorable for planting is essential for soybean productivity. The balance of the microbiota, the improvement of the roots and an adequate supply of organic materials must be the producer's attention when preparing the land to achieve this objective. “Good soil management is based on four fundamental aspects for plant development and a good harvest, which are soil organic matter, permanent soil cover, root production capacity and microbiological diversity”, says Bavia.

Ragagnin also highlights the importance of farmers observing, through analysis, the physical and chemical aspects of the soil. “When we started carrying out precision agriculture on our properties, we realized that we didn’t fully understand the soil. Now we seek to combine these aspects with the balance of the land’s microbiota”, he concludes.

Balance for the ground

These precautions allow the increase of beneficial microorganisms, promoting the availability of nutrients for the crop, essential for the stability of the production system. They help increase organic matter, biological nitrogen fixation, and reduce soil pathogens, among other benefits. With this in mind, Alltech Crop Science offers farmers two solutions: Soil-Plex Fert, formulated with amino acids and other organic molecules, helps with root development. This allows for greater nutrient absorption by the roots, reduced environmental stress and uniform plant growth. Soil-Plex Active contains fermented extracts, which improve the biological activation of the soil and promote the increase and balance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil.