Innovation in corn hybrids is a bet for records in the next harvests

To meet internal and external demand for grain, producers in Paraná evaluate scenarios and prepare to maximize productivity with business sustainability

23.01.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)
Daniel Navarro

If, on the one hand, rural producers remain attentive to the next steps for the second corn harvest, which in this cycle must occur outside the ideal window due to climatic adversities, on the other hand, they project their future investments in search of the best practices and technologies used in the field. .

On January 22nd and 23rd, they will meet at Safratec Cocamar 2020, which takes place at the cooperative's Technology Diffusion Unit (UDT), in Floresta (PR), to debate trends and check out what's new in the agricultural market. focusing on better harvest planning and management.

In demonstration plots, it will be possible to verify the performance of hybrid releases, such as the super early FS403 and the early FS575 and FS670, which in tests demonstrated high productive potential with stability, health and grain quality.

For those who invest in silage, hybrids that are champions in average productivity will be highlighted, such as the FS533, with a wide cutting window, and the FS620 which, in 2019, achieved a performance of more than 80 tons per hectare in the state and was highlighted in the 11th silage competition. Corn Silage from Fundação ABC, in Campos Gerais, one of the most technologically advanced dairy regions in the country.

“This event is an opportunity to join forces with the producer for the sustainable advancement of Brazilian agribusiness. Cooperativism in Paraná is well structured, representative and has boosted the value chain, by understanding scenarios and proposing joint solutions”, says Forseed's market development manager for the South region, Rodrigo Razera.

The materials presented feature the new PowerCore Ultra biotechnology, for pest control and weed management, as well as Cruiser and Fortenza Duo industrial seed treatment, protecting the crop in its initial stages and allowing the cultivar to express its maximum yield potential. and productivity.

Safratec Cocamar 2020 

Date: January 22th and 23th 

Location: Technology Diffusion Unit (UDT), in Floresta (PR)

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