A Embrapa will present several technological solutions in 26th Hortitec – Technical Exhibition on Horticulture, Protected Cultivation and Intensive Crops, which in this edition focuses on increasing productivity and quality of products without increasing costs and consumption of resources, such as water and energy. These and other technologies from more than 400 companies can be seen from June 26th to 28th, at the Expoflora Exhibition Park, in Holambra (SP).
On the second day of Hortitec (27/05), at 11 am, the BRS Acarijó 56, which is Embrapa's first variety of mandioquinha-salsa aimed at the industry. The cultivar has an early harvest and productivity exceeding 50 t/ha, which is twice that of the most planted cultivar in Brazil and triple the national average. Another highlight of BRS Acarijó is that it allows for a 40 to 50% reduction in the need for labor in the seedling preparation and planting phases. This occurs because the plants of this cultivar are larger and more vigorous, allowing greater spacing and fewer plants per hectare.
In its third edition, the Embrapa Innovation & Business Panel 2019 which has as its theme “Vegetables and Sustainability”. The purpose of the event is to discuss the current situation and market trends related to organic vegetable cultivation, according to the perception of companies and institutions representing the sector, as well as the responses that have been given by Embrapa in the form of new technologies aimed at to the growing demand for organically grown products.
The public who visits the Embrapa stand will have the opportunity to learn about the following cultivars: tomato BRS Zamir, which is a hybrid from the “grape” segment for fresh consumption, whose highlight is its high content of lycopene, an antioxidant substance that fights free radicals in the body; The pepper pout BRS Tui, which stands out for its salmon color, sweet and aromatic fruits, in addition to having the potential to serve niches that seek the development of differentiated products; potato cultivars BRS Camila F63, which has high productive potential and adapted to Brazilian agroecosystems, and the BRS Clara geared, preferably, towards preparing salads and similar dishes, in addition to being resistant to late blight, which is the most devastating disease in crop crops; The sweet potato BRS Amélia which has a light pink skin, intense orange pulp, and is rich in provitamin A; and the BRS Cainguá blackberry suitable for fresh consumption, it has a balance between sweetness and acidity.
At the Embrapa stand, visitors will be able to find out about the Non-Conventional Vegetables (PANC Vegetables) or Traditional Vegetables which are part of the group of Non-Conventional Food Plants. PANCS have edible parts – such as stem, flower, fruit – of species unknown to the vast majority of the population. In the case of vegetables, consumption is related to the cultural tradition of certain regions. Among the advantages are the possibility of use in productive backyards and the low production cost.
Those interested in strawberry cultivation will be able to access research on the Integrated Strawberry Production (PIMo) which brings alternatives to the conventional system with the aim, among others, of stimulating the balance of the ecosystem and maintaining the quality and safety of products. The Strawberry Book is the most complete publication on cultivation in Brazil and will also be on display.
The application GUIDE IN NAT - Guide for recognizing natural enemies of agricultural pests, developed for smartphones and tablets, allows quick access to images and technical information about the most common natural control agents in agricultural crops in Brazil. The application allows, among other actions, the user to compare the photograph taken with their camera with a gallery of pre-existing images.
Another technology that allows the reduction of agricultural production costs are rhizobial inoculants for legumes used in green manure. The use of these inoculants allows greater resistance to environmental stress and greater efficiency in the absorption of water and nutrients by the host plant. The carnauba wax Nanoemulsion will also be demonstrated, which is an emulsion, with manometric particles, whose main application is in coating table fruits with the aim of extending the shelf life and, consequently, helping to maintain the quality of the food and in reducing post-harvest losses of these products. The public will also receive information about electrostatic spraying and the droplet electrification system, which has several uses, such as combating diseases and pests in various crops.
Sustainable agricultural practices can be known through the “Intensive Organic Vegetable Production Module” and the Vegetable Direct Planting System (SPDH). The first refers to the experience of the intensive vegetable cultivation system in an organic production system implemented in an area of one hectare in Baixada Fluminense and which includes different practices. SPDH is a conservationist soil and water management system and is based on the principles: effective crop rotation, with the inclusion of cover crops; permanent soil cover; and reduced soil disturbance. SPDH is an adaptation of the Direct Planting System (SPD), which is widely used in grains such as soybeans and corn.
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26th Hortitec
Order date: from June 26 to 28, 2019
Open Hours: 26th and 27th, from 9am to 19pm.
28, from 9am to 17pm.
Location: Embrapa stand at Expoflora
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