Time to select cultivars

In Matopiba's fields, soybean harvests have already started, especially early cultivars. At the same time, technical agendas to present the positioning of each material are taking place, with the purpose of guiding the farmer in choosing the one most adapted to his reality.

The Field Days are good examples of this presentation of results, for the Agro public to learn about the different soybean cultivars and the news in terms of technologies that accompany the seed. Moments like these help producers plan the next harvest, obtaining information about the profile of each variety and new crop management strategies, with an eye on increasing productivity and profitability.

For the vice-president of the Association of Seed Producers of the States of Matopiba – APROSEM, Celito Missio, the beginning of the year is always marked by major events designed to meet the needs of producers. “Field Day is a very important event for both organizers and producers, as it is an opportunity to learn about all the news that will help in decision-making and guarantee better results within the property,” said Missio.

Cícero Teixeira, rural producer in the western region of Bahia, highlights the importance of Field Days in Matopiba. “Events like these, held before harvests begin, provide producers with the opportunity to learn about technology launches, new cultivars and those that best suit the reality of our region. On these occasions we have the opportunity to even plan the next harvest based on the new products and technologies presented and also on what was practiced in the previous harvest, always looking for better results,” he said.

The agronomist at Círculo Verde Assessoria Agronômica e Pesquisa, Celito Breda, highlights that it is important to hold events, mainly to obtain information from people more specialized in certain subjects, be they technical, management, planning, financial, family succession . “Field Days must be well organized, targeted and focused to meet the producer’s demands”, said Breda.

To contribute to the aforementioned purposes, Aprosem and Círculo Verde Assessoria Agronômica, will hold on February 14, 2020, at 07:30 am, at the Círculo Verde Experimental Field, the ShowRoom of Soybean Cultivars from the 2019-2020 Harvest, where 54 crops will be presented. cultivars from 17 companies that obtain germplasm. It will be the biggest showcase in the region to present new products and what is most promising for Matopiba's crops.