Producers seek technology in corn hybrids for the next harvests

Among the five largest corn producers in Brazil, Mato Grosso do Sul has demonstrated high potential for competitiveness in national agribusiness. The production estimate for the 2019/20 harvest in the state is 9,7 million tons, 2,8% higher than the previous agricultural year, according to the latest survey by the National Supply Company (Conab).

Innovation, technology and good practices are on the radar of producers who aim to maximize their productivity, with profitability and sustainability, and participate from January 22nd to 24th at Showtec, held by Fundação MS in Maracaju.

Demonstrative showcases display the results of new hybrids, such as the wide adaptation and high productivity rates of the super early MG408 and the pronounced stay green and grain quality of MG618.

The most recognized cultivars in the region, 30A37 and MG600 will also be in evidence in the event areas. Precocious ones are among the best-selling because they combine maximum productivity with stem stability and quality.

“Investments in genetic improvement, biotechnology and precision agriculture have provided greater efficiency in the field, leading producers in the region to reach increasingly higher levels. This contributes to the development of the entire value chain, the generation of foreign exchange and the strengthening of this important agricultural region of the country”, highlights Michel Scaff, development manager at Morgan.

The materials presented are available with PowerCore Ultra biotechnology, which has a quadruple action of insecticidal proteins, reducing the chance of simultaneous resistance and helping to manage the main pests that attack corn crops, such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), elastic caterpillar (Elasmopalpus lignosellus), stem borer (Diatraea saccharalis), threadworm (Agrotis ipsilon), earworm (Helicoverpa zea) and black leaf caterpillar (Spodoptera cosmioides). Two other proteins confer tolerance to the herbicides glyphosate and ammonium glufosinate, which provides control of a broad spectrum of weeds and allows the crop to express its maximum productive potential, simplifying and reducing management costs. The technology is approved by the National Technical Biosafety Commission (CTNBio).