Agricultural Research helps the producer class to guarantee the productive potential of soybean cultivars

Producers, researchers and agribusiness professionals gathered during Open SKY Soja 2021 in the city of Sorriso, north of Mato Grosso, for a debate on soybean cultivation topics and also to learn about the recent results of testing products applied in the field.

Held by Proteplan, a Mato Grosso company consolidated in the field of agricultural research, the event took place between the 27th and 29th of January, following the safety and protection protocols of health institutions, bringing together more than 200 participants who were divided into groups of 10 people to visit the experimental research stations during the three days of the event.

The program included 8 stations and a cultivar showcase with 75 materials. Participants formed working groups and toured the stands with phytopathology, entomology and herbology tests, distributed in a clockwise direction to avoid meeting participants. “We monitor the results on the field, in real time. These results will serve as a basis for producers, technicians and consultants to plan the next harvest”, defended Fabiano Siqueri, researcher and CEO of Proteplan.

Ivan Pedro, partner and researcher at Proteplan, explained that the format adopted to hold the event ranges from desiccation, seed choices and other inputs for soybean crop treatments, including fungicides and insecticides for pest control.

“The stations were well planned and technically complement each other. Starting with the cultivar showcase. We had a showcase with 75 materials where the producer could analyze the agronomic components, the material cycle, the health of the cultivars and the behavior. Mainly, in this context we are living in and also in a harvest where climate issues - temperature and rain - were quite restrictive. In terms of herbicides and pests, it presented the challenges of managing problematic herbs and pests. We have a complement in the area of ​​diseases that works on the management strategy for the main problems. We also had a professional from the application technology area teaching how to apply better and how to bring profitability and efficiency, especially in phytosanitary control”, explained Ivan.

All stages of the event were planned in accordance with the standards required by the World Health Organization (WHO), regarding the new coronavirus. The activities took place only in the morning and participants were divided into groups of 10 people.

“The big challenge of holding an event like this, in addition to the challenges with the crop cycle, the stage of the disease, concerns about the climate, this year we had to worry even more about safety. The event was supposed to be held in one day, but we divided it into three days to avoid crowds. We organize stations far from each other, limit the number of participants and require the use of masks and alcohol gel. We prepared well for this challenge and we believe it was a very safe event”, highlighted Siqueri.

Son of a farmer, rural producer Pablo Filipetto participated in the event accompanied by his son and nephews. Pablo, who plants in the Sorriso and Diamantino region, said that this is his first participation in the Open SKY Soja. “It was a technical event that presented the various options for soybean cultivars. Interesting results on the control of diseases, pests and weeds. In addition to bringing knowledge to the producer, it also dialogues with our reality, presenting aspects of our region, the cultivars that best adapt to our environment and climate. It’s very satisfying to know that we are producing food for the whole world,” he said.

“It’s a technical event, we follow the results on the field, in real time. These results will serve as a basis for producers, technicians and consultants to plan the next harvest”, Siqueri.

Campo Verde Edition

This Thursday and Friday (04 and 05), it will be Campo Verde (MT)'s turn to host the event. The program will take place at the Proteplan Research Station. Registration is limited and can be done via the link https://www.proteplan.com.br/.