Sumitomo Chemical introduces new fungicide asset manager and soybean cultivation leader

Sumitomo Chemical today announced the name of its new fungicide asset manager and soybean cultivation leader for Brazil. Rafael Pereira (photo above), an agronomist trained at UEPG in Paraná, was chosen.

With more than 20 years of experience in the agrochemical sector in various areas and functions, such as research and development, regulatory, market development and strategic marketing, Rafael has vast knowledge in the development of products for crop protection and the management of plant resistance. fungi to fungicides.

He has held roles ranging from field and laboratory trials to leading the development of various products for crop protection and associations dealing with the management of fungal resistance to fungicides.

Rafael is also in charge of the fungicide Excalia Max, one of the company's main launches in recent years, with high efficiency against Asian rust and leaf spots, soybean diseases that, if not well managed, can cause billions in losses to the crop.

According to the company, Rafael Pereira's arrival reinforces the company's commitment to investing in the Brazilian agricultural market and helping producers protect their crops in an efficient and sustainable way.