Corn planting in RS reaches around 80% of the estimated area
1% has entered the grain filling phase, another 12% are in flowering and 87% are still in germination and vegetative development
04.11.2021 | 16:53 (UTC -3)
The appropriate choice of rootstock is essential for the productivity and longevity of orchards. Fundecitrus, in partnership with Embrapa and the Sylvio Moreira Citriculture Center, is evaluating the potential of dwarfing rootstocks in dense orange plantations, with the aim of facilitating the harvest and control of the main citrus pests and diseases.
The studies, which have been taking place since 2016, evaluated six rootstocks and were conducted in the central region of the citrus belt. The scion variety used was Natal IAC orange and the control rootstock was Swingle citrumelo, as it is the most used in São Paulo.
With 1.212 plants per hectare, an average much higher than that of the belt, dwarfing rootstocks have made it possible to increase density, balancing production and productivity.
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Special tractors for use in vineyards, peach, plum, persimmon orchards and poultry farms
Some crops to be mechanized require machines with smaller dimensions, such as the R50 tractor from LS Tractor, which was designed to work in the cultivation of grapes, apples, pears, persimmons and peaches.
04.11.2021 | 16:44 (UTC -3)
Technology
13th Brazilian Agroinformatics Congress takes place in November in digital format
Event addresses the application of computer knowledge to agriculture; Unipampa, Embrapa and USP are the organizers of the event, promoted by the Brazilian Agroinformatics Association (SBIAgro)
04.11.2021 | 15:27 (UTC -3)