IHARA reinforces commitment to seed health

Investments in genetics and plant health marked the discussions in the program of the 21st Brazilian Seed Congress, held this week in Curitiba. Sponsor of the event, IHARA, a research and development company for agricultural solutions, presented two innovative technologies for treating seeds and protecting the productive potential of the crop from the beginning.

Among the company's most recent launches, PUREZA N is focused on the pasture segment. Fungicide aimed at the treatment of forage seeds, which controls the main pathogens of the crop, from storage to the initial phase, after sowing, ensuring the preservation of the seeds in relation to the first problems, especially the incidence of fungi. For other crops, such as soybeans, beans, peanuts and cotton, IHARA presents CONVENCE FS at the event, with a broad spectrum of action, easy application and handling, and the security of good germination and initial development of the crop.

According to Rodrigo Lima, General Crops Manager at IHARA, seed treatment is one of the good agronomic practices that should be adopted as a means of preventing pest and disease attacks in the initial stages of farming in different crops: “The use of seeds treated and of quality, is the first step towards the good establishment of the crop, consequently, it will have a greater chance of reaching its maximum productive potential”.

The manager explains that pathogens, especially fungi, can contaminate the seed, resulting in reduced germination, emergence, plant population, reseeding and introduction of pathogens into free areas.

“Seeds represent up to 20% of the production cost in some crops. The farmer cannot take the risk of giving up seed treatment with quality products. It is an investment that is very worthwhile, as it is highly efficient and adds profitability when compared to the losses that the lack of it can cause to the crop”, concludes Lima.