Bayer invests in solutions for nematodes with the launch of Verango Prime

"Rural producers from the most diverse segments of Brazil, today, need to deal with productivity losses caused by nematodes - parasites that stay in the soil, attack plant roots and steal part of the nutrients. In other words, nematodes directly impact productivity and farmer's profitability", explains Renato Carvalho, Marketing Manager at Bayer.

With this in mind, Bayer developed the Verango Prime nematicide, which has Fluopyram as its active ingredient, which offers effective and long-lasting control of a broad spectrum of nematode species. From the 2020/2021 harvest onwards, rural producers of soybean, sugar cane, potato and coffee crops can now count on the new product. Registration will soon be extended to other crops such as cotton and corn.

"Nematodes penetrate the roots and begin a reproduction process, destroying cells and preventing absorption of water and nutrients by the plant. Some even induce changes in root tissues. In potato cultivation, for example, root-knot nematodes and root injuries can affect 100% of production due to the direct impact of product quality. In soybeans, the damage can be enormous, with losses estimated at up to 4 billion reais per year. In sugar cane it is no different, damage can affect up to 50% of productivity. Just like in coffee with up to 20% of production losses", highlights Carvalho.

According to the expert, nematodes are present in several crops and cause losses estimated at R$35 billion. "For this reason, Verango Prime arrives to meet this need for farmers. This nematicide from Bayer is a revolutionary technology that, due to its mode of action, protects plants from nematodes, in addition to being compatible with biological products and having a toxicological profile favorable for the environment and operators. In other words, it helps the producer to effectively manage nematodes in a more sustainable way."

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• Rapid, effective and prolonged effect on the control of the main species of nematodes

• Compatible with biological products

• High efficacy with low dosage

• Favorable toxicological profile for operators and the environment

• Profitable management for the producer

• Initial registration for coffee, potato, soybean and sugar cane crops