FMC promotes actions focused on the sustainable development of soybeans

Brazil is the world's largest producer of soybeans and the grain is the main crop grown in the national territory. Therefore, the importance of this oilseed is indisputable and promoting technologies that allow growing and sustainable production has become essential.

FMC, which is one of the leading global agricultural science companies, with great research and development capacity and is committed to the future of soybean production in Brazil. With the purpose of bringing innovations that generate value, the company develops a series of initiatives aiming to deliver technological solutions that make sense for each production reality, in addition to looking to tomorrow and providing a co-creation of products and services that can be offered in the future.

The growing population and the commitment to collaborate with the challenge of feeding the world also motivate the Company's innovations. “We have 22 research stations that allow us to test new products and formulations around the world. This expands our reach and helps us better understand the needs, opportunities and particularities of each region. In this way, improving the growth of agriculture through sustainable crop protection.”, explains the Director of RD&I for Latin America at FMC, Marcelo Okamura.

In Brazil, the Research, Development and Innovation Center (CPD&I) in Paulínia-SP has been helping to discover new active ingredients and provide technological support for existing products for 40 years. Monitoring the resistance of pests, diseases and weeds to specific products helps in the longevity of the active ingredients in use. In addition to these activities, the formulation development area brings the most current technologies, adapted to Brazilian conditions.  

Supported by the R&D structure, FMC develops the Soy Project that involves the most different links in the chain to think about the present and future of the crop. Among the initiatives is the Avante Group, a long-standing project with consultants and researchers, in which the objective is to discuss positions and improvements to combat pests, diseases, weeds and nematodes. The group takes special account of regional specificities, to deliver solutions that meet the most diverse needs.

All Soy Project initiatives are focused on major strategic pillars, where they all seek to involve producers, distributors, consultants, researchers and industry, always aiming to understand the needs of the end customer, who is the farmer.