Biotrop Solu\u00e7\u00f5es Biol\u00f3gicas<\/a>)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\nNutrien\u00a0announced changes to its organizational structure.\u00a0Adolpho Lemos Neto<\/b>\u00a0is the company’s new director of strategic partnerships, and\u00a0Matheus Aquino<\/b>\u00a0is the new director of proprietary products. (Nutrien Solu\u00e7\u00f5es Agr\u00edcolas)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Cases of tomato late blight increased in autumn, causing an increase in the demand for fungicides. Caused by the fungus\u00a0Phytophthora infestans<\/i>, the disease spreads quickly in areas with dense plant populations. Just one outbreak of the disease can compromise the entire production, causing significant losses in quality and quantity.\u00a0Tomato late blight can cause a reduction of 20% to 70% in production<\/b>, depending on climate and management conditions. The first noticeable symptoms are small dark spots on the leaves of infected plants, that can spread to adjacent leaves, which turn yellow, wither, and can present a strong odor. (Sindiveg)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
AgroGalaxy\u00a0has avoided the early maturity of two\u00a0Agribusiness Receivables Certificate –\u00a0CRA issues<\/b>, totaling US$ 130.47 million. The\u00a0company organized a meeting with bond creditors and obtained approval to be exempted from presenting leverage information, measured by the relationship between net debt and Ebitda. (AgroGalaxy)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
In the\u00a0past\u00a0five years, the\u00a0Brazilian biopesticides market grew 45%<\/b>\u00a0in Compound Annual Growth Rate. Meanwhile, the agrochemicals market grew only by\u00a06%. This information was presented by Embrapa at the opening of the symposium \u201cTrichoderma: the most important biological control agent for plant diseases\u201d. According to Paula Packer, head of Embrapa’s Environment unit, \u201cBrazilian agriculture must be sustainable and we demonstrate this in several ways, such as through science-based biological control\u201d. (Embrapa)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
State of Rio Grande do Sul will\u00a0review tax benefits for pesticides.\u00a0The agricultural sector\u00a0in Rio Grande do Sul should pay more taxes from April onwards.<\/b>\u00a0The Agricultural Federation of the State of Rio Grande do Sul has estimated an increase\u00a0in\u00a0production costs\u00a0of US$ 3.35\/ha for soybean and US$ 3.25\/ha for wheat. (Government of Rio Grande do Sul; Farsul)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
“Historically the leader in sales of pesticides in soybean,\u00a0fungicides\u00a0reached\u00a0US$ 3.79 billion in sales and fell to\u00a0#2\u00a0in value during the 2022\/23 season<\/b>. These products accounted for 36% of total transactions, worth US$ 11.44 billion”, according to Kynetec Brasil.\u00a0Herbicides reached US$ 4.01 billion. These products “moved forward because of price increases and supply restrictions. Fungicides tend to regain leadership in the 2023\/24 season\u201d, according to Lucas Alves, specialist at Kynetec. (Kynetec Brasil)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Syngenta began its “barter” campaign<\/b>\u00a0for the 2024\/25 season,\u00a0with\u00a0available credit of US$ 1 billion. The company is betting on the “cashback” system to sell more pesticides, giving customers the possibility of participating in gains from rising commodity prices. Through the “Barter+” program, farmers will be able to “lock” the price of soybeans, coffee, cotton and corn in the exchange negotiation for pesticides, participating in a possible increase in the value of the commodity until the contract is closed. (Syngenta)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Glyphosate prices showed a substantial drop.<\/b>\u00a0“In March of 2023, the prices of the most used herbicide in the world exceeded US$ 5\/kg (95%) in China, the largest manufacturer\u00a0in the world. In the Brazilian market, a kg of product reached US$ 9.03 to US$ 10.03. Now, 12 months later, prices in China are in the range of US$ 3.60\/kg, and in Brazil, we see prices close to US$ 4.61 to US$5.02\/kg”, according to Jeferson Souza, market analyst at Agrinvest Commodities. “About the future of glyphosate, opinions are very divided. Some still believe that prices could reach US$ 3.50\/kg in China. In my opinion, it seems that we are close to the lowest possible value”.\u00a0(Agrinvest Commodities)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Corn farmers in the State of Mato Grosso are facing a high incidence of corn leafhopper\u00a0(Dalbulus maidis<\/i>)\u00a0and green-bellied stink bug\u00a0(Dichelops furcatus<\/i>). According to Roberto Rodrigues, regional marketing manager at Ihara, it is still too early to say the extent of the damage to crops, but the damage is already visible regarding production costs. \u201cIt is essential that farmers are prepared and adopt efficient and sustainable management strategies to guarantee grain quality. Furthermore, they must be attentive to market perspectives to maximize yields and profitability in the farms\u201d, said Rodrigues. According to Juliano Ricardo Farias, entomology researcher at Seminare,\u00a0the green-bellied stink bug can cause losses of up to 100%<\/b>\u00a0if not properly controlled. \u201cThis insect requires the most investment in control, as the damages it causes are ‘silent’ and less visible when compared to other pests. Today, this pest is resistant to most insecticides…\u201d, said Farias. (Ihara; Seminare)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Federal Supreme Court has resumed on March\u00a022nd<\/sup>, the judgment that discusses the\u00a0validity of rules that establish tax reductions for pesticides<\/b>. The judgement should end on April\u00a003rd<\/sup>. (STF; Conjur)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\nFungicide carbendazim was detected in the Santo Ant\u00f4nio River<\/b>, a tributary of the Pantanal biome’s basin, in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. Samples were collected in 2023. “The half-life of carbendazim and its metabolites in the environment is relatively high, of around two months under aerobic conditions and 25 months under anaerobic conditions. In this context, the degradation of the active ingredient is considered slow, as it is a chemically stable compound”, according to a report by the SOS Pantanal\u00a0NGO. Metolachlor was also detected in the water: “This active ingredient is a pre-emergent herbicide with selective action, especially used to control grasses”.\u00a0(SOS Pantanal)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
10th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of\u00a0Abisolo\u00a0–\u00a0Forum and Exhibition<\/b>\u00a0promoted by the Brazilian Association of Plant Nutrition Technology Industries (Abisolo) will take place on June 5th<\/sup>\u00a0and 6th<\/sup>, in the city of Campinas, State of S\u00e3o Paulo. Confirmed speakers are: Rafael Otto, from the\u00a0Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture; \u00c1tila F. M\u00f3gor, from the Federal University of Paran\u00e1 State; Fabr\u00edcio Rodrigues, from the Federal University of Vi\u00e7osa; S\u00e9rgio Vale, from the law firm MB Associados; and Roberto Levrero, president of Abisolo; etc. (Abisolo)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\nEconomic evaluation study\u00a0performed\u00a0by Embrapa Rice and Beans unit on\u00a0the use of biological products for coinoculation<\/b>, which were used to replace nitrogen fertilizers in bean farming in the States of Goi\u00e1s and Minas Gerais, showed a return on investment (ROI) rates between 190% and 214% for commercial crops; and 113% for family farming. \u201cThe best performance was obtained when treating seeds with rhizobia and three doses of\u00a0Azospirillum<\/i>\u00a0sprayed on the plants. This resulted in return rates of 190% in Goi\u00e1s and 214% in Minas Gerais, for commercial crops; and of 113% in Goi\u00e1s for family farming, which makes coinoculation economically profitable\u201d, stated Enderson Ferreira, researcher at Embrapa. (Embrapa)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Until the 1H of 2023,\u00a0Brazil led the global ranking in the adoption of biopesticides, biostimulants and biofertilizers<\/b>. In the case of biological control, more than 55% of crops already used some type of biopesticide. In the EU, the application of biological products reached 23% of farms, and in China, which is third on the list, it reached 8%. (Ministry of Agriculture)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
“Agricultural adjuvants<\/b>\u00a0– as well as their raw materials, acquired by their manufacturers – are not entitled to the tax benefits covered in article No. 1 of Law No. 10925, of 2004, because they do not fit the definition of agricultural pesticides… and because they are not raw material for pesticides”, according to a note from the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service in response to public consultation carried out by an anonymous company of the pesticide sector. (Brazilian Federal Revenue Service)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Vin\u00edcius Andrade<\/b>\u00a0is the new director of seed production, acquisition and sustainability research at Syngenta in Brazil. (Syngenta)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Sugarcane processing company BP Bunge Bioenergia managed to\u00a0replace the use of mineral nitrogen fertilizers in 100%\u00a0of\u00a0its sugarcane planting area<\/b>\u00a0(approximately 50,000 ha), through the application of the bacteria\u00a0Nitrospirillum amazonense<\/i>. The company uses\u00a0Azospirillum brasilense<\/i>\u00a0bacteria in 100% of its ratoon\u00a0sugarcane\u00a0area, which has already generated a 50% reduction in the need for mineral nitrogen. Vinasse applications\u00a0are used in 80% of the company’s 300,000 hectares. \u201cThe results, with the replacement of mineral fertilizers, demonstrate an increase in sugarcane yields of around 3 to 10 tonnes\/ha, in addition to increasing sugarcane plants’ longevity for two years and reducing the amount of potassium chloride bought in the fertilizer market by 80%\u201d, said Rog\u00e9rio Bremm, the company\u2019s agricultural director. (BP Bunge Bioenergia)\u00a0<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
F\u00e1bio Lima<\/b>\u00a0will be Syngenta’s new commercial director in Brazil, after Luciano Torres Daher leaves\u00a0the position\u00a0on April\u00a08th<\/sup>. (Syngenta)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n“Corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis<\/i>) is an important vector pest of diseases in corn farms.\u00a0Biological control is a viable alternative, especially in populations resistant to chemical products.<\/b>\u00a0Regarding the control with microorganisms, some species of the genus Metarhizium show promise”, according to Jonathan Guerrero, a researcher at Embrapii. (Embrapii)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Agricultural inputs market should pick up in 2024. The forecast is for growth, but margins\u00a0are\u00a0still under pressure. So far, there has been an increase in the overall planting area, a reduction in stocks and an increase in organic revenue in the period, while financial costs,\u00a0production chain liquidity and delays in farmers’ purchases are the main problems<\/b>. (Crosara Consultoria)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Agricultural pesticides company BRA Agroqu\u00edmica is diversifying its portfolio by\u00a0entering the seeds market<\/b>.\u00a0Focus is on tropical grasses, such as\u00a0Brachiaria<\/i>\u00a0spp. and\u00a0Panicum<\/i>\u00a0spp. The company seeks to help farmers going through pasture reform. (BRA Agroqu\u00edmica)<\/p>\n
After the historic high records of 2022,\u00a0fertilizer prices are going through a period of stability<\/b>. Rabobank predicts that sugarcane, coffee and citrus crops will consume more fertilizers due to the prospect of better margins. 2024 will demand caution from farmers, but the prospects for these crops are positive. (Aduf\u00e9rtil Fertilizantes; Rabobank)<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n
Koppert presented a project to expand its facilities in Piracicaba, State of S\u00e3o Paulo, which involves the construction of a new industrial park for the production of biological pesticides, with\u00a0an investment of approximately US$ 140.46 million.<\/b>\u00a0(Piracicaba City Hall)<\/p>\n
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