Satis implements experimental field for research in Araxá (MG)

At its Novo Horizonte Farm, located in the municipality of Araxá, Minas Gerais, Satis recently completed the structuring of an experimental field aimed at developing research. The area covers a total of five hectares, where studies will take place with the brand's products and technologies applied to different crops, especially aiming to improve crop performance. Considered a strategic differentiator in the market, the initiative highlights the Minas Gerais brand among a pioneering group of Brazilian companies that invest in their own research and innovation structures in the plant nutrition segment. 

According to Satis' Research and Development Manager, responsible for the experimental field, agronomist Aedyl Lauar, the first work at the site began last year. Initially, studies are being carried out to evaluate the coffee varieties that are most tolerant to climate variations, as well as analyzes of appropriate spacing for development and the water depth required for better irrigation. Based on the results obtained, Satis will be able to create new solutions in plant nutrition and/or new application protocols for its products already offered on the market in order to contribute to the performance of these evaluated varieties.

The structure of the experimental field included investments in an irrigation system, pump house, construction of a shed, among other resources. In addition to research focused on the coffee segment, Satis plans to begin new studies in other crops, such as soybeans, corn and beans, in the coming months. In a space different from the testing field, the company's farm also has work focused on crop/livestock integration. “With this movement, Satis consolidates its reference in innovation in agribusiness. The Experimental Field at Fazenda Novo Horizonte allows us to further expand our focus on research and development, not only aiming for good crop results, but also seeking sustainable solutions for the environment”, highlights the company's president, José do Nascimento Ribeiro .

The experimental field at Fazenda Novo Horizonte will also be used as a relationship tool with customers and partners, especially to present results obtained with products from the Satis portfolio. In parallel, the company intends to carry out local actions together with universities and entities in the segment to promote teaching and innovation in agribusiness.

More research initiatives

In addition to the experimental field, Satis maintains a series of partnerships to carry out studies in MG and other regions of the country, such as University Center of the Araxá Plateau (UNIARAXÁ)The Associated Colleges of Uberaba (DO), the laboratory of Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) it's at Brazilian Research and Innovation Company (embrapii), entity linked to Embrapa. The objective of these works is to develop solutions tailored to the demands of different Brazilian crops and planting areas. “We spread our work in order to understand the particularities of each region, both from a phytosanitary and physiological point of view, considering the respective climatic conditions and management technologies”, highlights Aedyl Lauar.

Among the partnerships, there is ongoing research focused on the phytosanitary management of soybeans, corn and beans, plant physiology and nutrition, and management of corn stunting – a disease transmitted by a pest. This set of works takes place in two soybean areas in Goiás and Mato Grosso. In the surroundings of Goiânia, a specific study has also been carried out to monitor the development of vegetables. According to Aedyl Lauar, Satis is now evaluating the implementation of another experimental field under partnership, this time in the Far South of Rio Grande do Sul, possibly in Bagé or Dom Pedrito, for the physiological study of soybeans in this region.