Cultivar News

Pesticides

Scientists reveal potential of new compounds in controlling "Spodoptera frugiperda"

Research develops trehalase inhibitors that affect the reproductive cycle of the fall armyworm, offering an alternative for pest management

11.09.2024 | 13:32 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Gustavo Haddad takes over as director of Indigo for Latin America

Previously, he held leadership positions at Corteva Agriscience, where he was responsible for a variety of functions.

11.09.2024 | 09:41 (UTC -3)

Pesticides

Study proposes use of attenuated viruses to improve plant performance

Despite scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology under experimental conditions, regulatory barriers remain a challenge

11.09.2024 | 09:07 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

2024/25 orange harvest in the citrus belt suffers a 7% drop

Production is re-estimated to 215,78 million boxes due to drought and high temperatures; accelerated harvest and fourth flowering may influence upcoming results

11.09.2024 | 07:11 (UTC -3)

Irrigated Fruit Growing Seminar

Barra, in Bahia, hosts the 1st Irrigated Fruit Farming Seminar in October

Located in the Agroindustrial and Bioenergy Hub of the Middle São Francisco, the region stands out with great production and irrigation potential

10.09.2024 | 17:21 (UTC -3)

C. Valley

Irregular rains harm Brazilian second-crop corn production

The average yield was 45% lower than initially predicted in C.Vale's area of operation

10.09.2024 | 16:08 (UTC -3)

Cecafe

Brazil exports 3,7 million bags of coffee in August, according to Cecafé

Volume increases shipments of the product to 31,892 million bags in 2024, the highest historical level for this eight-month period

10.09.2024 | 16:01 (UTC -3)

C. Valley

C.Vale's soybean crusher is already operating at 66% of its capacity

The cooperative reports that it has 39 job opportunities open for work at the plant.

10.09.2024 | 15:54 (UTC -3)

IPCF

Fertilizer Purchasing Power Index remains stable in August

The result reflects the decline in the price of commodities and some fertilizers

10.09.2024 | 15:30 (UTC -3)

Brazilian Cotton Congress

The challenge in cotton farming is to raise awareness among producers about crop rotation, say researchers from Embrapa

Fernando Mendes Lamas, Júlio Cesar Salton and Guilherme Lafourcade Asmus were speakers at the 14th Brazilian Cotton Congress

10.09.2024 | 15:19 (UTC -3)

Organic grain production in Rio Grande do Sul is the theme of a symposium and meeting

Registration is now open; events will be held in a hybrid format

10.09.2024 | 15:08 (UTC -3)

Edenred Ticket Log

South region is the only one to show stability in ethanol prices in August, according to Edenred Ticket Log

The region also recorded a relative balance in the average price of diesel and a 0,65% increase in the price of gasoline.

10.09.2024 | 14:59 (UTC -3)

hEDGEpoint Global Markets

Sugar: even with Indian exports and climate in Brazil, the market does not change

Hedgepoint indicates that prices are struggling to break above the 20c/lb level, and need bullish news for a decisive move higher

10.09.2024 | 14:50 (UTC -3)

Rio Grandense Rice Institute

Study evaluates the efficiency of low-carbon rice production in Rio Grande do Sul

Around 160 producers from different regions of the State participated in the survey

10.09.2024 | 14:21 (UTC -3)

Toilet void

Cotton Sanitary Vacancy begins today in region II of the State of São Paulo

In total, 109 municipalities must carry out the Sanitary Vacancy from September 10 to November 10

10.09.2024 | 14:14 (UTC -3)

National Corn and Sorghum Congress

New research revolutionizes grain quality assessment

Innovation reduces production costs and opens new perspectives for precision agriculture, quality control and food safety

10.09.2024 | 14:00 (UTC -3)

European tractor market records 11,4% drop in first months of 2024

Tractor sales fall across much of Europe, with exceptions in Spain and Germany; forecasts point to gradual recovery by 2027

10.09.2024 | 13:44 (UTC -3)

Wheat

Climate change increases risk of wheat blast and threatens global production

Fungal disease could reduce global wheat production by 13% by 2050, mainly affecting regions of South America, Africa and Asia

10.09.2024 | 08:53 (UTC -3)

Fertilizers

Bioceres records 11% growth in 2024

Company reports revenue of $464,8 million driven by sales of HB4 and adjuvants; operating profit grows in QXNUMX

10.09.2024 | 07:49 (UTC -3)

Bacillus subtilis

Application of rhizobacteria increases soil microbiome diversity, study reveals

Research was conducted in collaboration between Embrapa Meio Ambiente and the University of Delaware, in the United States

09.09.2024 | 17:02 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Digital platform provides data on tropical fruit pests

Embrapa is seeking partners to co-develop the technology, currently in the functional prototype stage, and its insertion into the market

09.09.2024 | 17:00 (UTC -3)

fiesp

Research reveals main trends in Brazilian agribusiness

A survey carried out by Fiesp interviewed rural producers from all regions of Brazil involved in the main agricultural activities

09.09.2024 | 15:59 (UTC -3)

abitrigo

Geopolitical and economic scenarios of the global market will be the themes of the Wheat Congress

Event will discuss relevant issues for the wheat sector, on October 23, 24 and 25, in the city of Foz do Iguaçu (PR)

09.09.2024 | 15:43 (UTC -3)

São Paulo launches digital platform to connect the biomethane ecosystem

Initiative aims to develop the state's productive potential to accelerate the energy transition; platform was announced during Conecta Biometano SP

09.09.2024 | 15:38 (UTC -3)

Emater GO

Government of Goiás opens selection process with 25 temporary vacancies for Emater

Salaries range from R$2.615,50 to R$9; application period starts this Thursday (12/9) and runs until September 25

09.09.2024 | 15:34 (UTC -3)

Agrodefense

Cotton sanitary break begins on September 10th in Goiás

Date marks the beginning of the period in which the presence of cultivated plants is prohibited in Region 3 of the State

09.09.2024 | 15:27 (UTC -3)

hEDGEpoint Global Markets

Spreads between Arabica and Robusta coffee in Brazil reach negative levels in 2024

Hedgepoint analysis indicates that the prices of both rose in the domestic market, despite Robusta having achieved a higher appreciation

09.09.2024 | 15:16 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Scientists create protocol to monitor greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture

The initiative involved monitoring 20 demonstration units that already adopt low-carbon technologies in four Brazilian states

09.09.2024 | 14:24 (UTC -3)