(IHARA (Google Translation)) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted area growing with each harvest, reaching 1.5 million hectares and an average productivity of 3,225 kg/hectare, according to data from the Cogo Agribusiness Intelligence Consultancy. Production is concentrated mainly in Goiás, Minas Gerais, Bahia and São Paulo. Traditionally cultivated for animal feed, this crop has been consolidated not only as a strategic alternative for crop rotation, but also as an important source of food for human consumption and biofuels.
"This versatility and growing liquidity added to the financial attractiveness makes sorghum increasingly recognized and adopted by farmers. Considered one of the most flexible options for second crop crops, due to its adaptability to climate and resistance to water stress, it can be grown in regions with less water availability in winter", explains agronomist and Regional Marketing Manager at IHARA, Valdumiro Garcia.
With great potential for ethanol production, sorghum is a promising feedstock in the biofuel industry. In addition, this crop adapts well to soils with limited fertility and acidity, allowing the production of biomass in areas where other crops may not thrive. Its production cycle is shorter, which contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions, since sorghum sequesters more CO² from the soil.
Economic perspectives for culture
In economic terms, sorghum is positioned as a viable alternative to increase the revenue of the production system, with a cost of 20% to 30% lower than second crop corn, which increases profitability in the field and makes the crop strategic for Brazilian producers.
Regarding the price of sorghum, closely linked to that of corn, it corresponds to between 80% and 85% of the value of corn, since both grains are widely used in animal feed and have similar market demands. This guarantees high liquidity to the sorghum market, great demand in the harvest period and in the off-season, with many industries carrying out purchase contracts based on future corn quotations on B3.
"Sorghum has become a strategic crop that transforms challenges into opportunities, offering high productivity, lower production costs and great adaptability. It boosts the profitability of farmers and ensures economic and environmental sustainability for Brazil", says the managing partner of the consultancy Cogo Intelligence in Agribusiness, Carlos Cogo.
Challenges and innovations in insect and disease control
With technological innovations, sorghum has the potential to reach productivity of more than 6,000 kg/hectare, which represents a great opportunity for producers and one of the great bets for the future of Brazilian agribusiness. However, to ensure a high production rate, the farmer needs to invest in efficient management of insects and diseases.
In this sense, IHARA, a pesticide research and development company, invests in solutions such as the insecticide TERMINUS and the fungicide FUSION EC in order to protect crops in the effective control of these threats, ensuring high productivity and profitability of the crop.
TERMINUS, with Japanese technology and national manufacture, is indicated for the control of insects such as aphids, which significantly affect the crop. Its formula offers high shock power and residual action, with consistent performance regardless of weather conditions. The product's OD (oil dispersion) technology increases adhesion on the leaves, ensuring greater protection against weather and providing rapid penetration of the product into the plants.
FUSION EC, in turn, is a fungicide with a high speed of absorption and translocation by plants, ensuring rapid and prolonged systemic action, even in adverse weather conditions. With exclusive benefits, FUSION enhances its performance, providing effective protection against sorghum diseases.
Another relevant IHARA product is the fungicide CERCOBIN 875 WG, indicated for the control of diseases of the aerial part of the plant. Its formulation guarantees a long residual, keeping crops protected for longer.
About IHARA
IHARA is a research and development company that for 59 years has been bringing solutions to Brazilian agriculture, a sector in which it is recognized as a source of innovation and Japanese technology as a brand that has the credibility and trust of its customers. The company has a complete portfolio of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, biologicals, acaricides and special products, adding up to more than 80 solutions that contribute to the protection of more than 100 different types of crops, helping farmers to produce more and more food, with more quality and in a sustainable way. In 2022, IHARA entered the pasture segment, offering innovative solutions for Brazilian cattle breeders. For more information, visit the IHARA website. READ MORE
Sorgo granífero: potencial econômico e inovações tecnológicas impulsionam área plantada no Brasil
Com um mercado em expansão, o sorgo se destaca pela versatilidade, proporcionando benefícios econômicos tanto para os agricultores quanto para o agronegócio brasileiro
O sorgo, um dos cereais mais cultivados do mundo, segue ganhando destaque no Brasil, com a área plantada crescendo a cada safra, atingindo 1,5 milhão de hectares e uma produtividade média de 3.225 kg/hectare, de acordo com dados da Consultoria Cogo Inteligência em Agronegócio. A produção está concentrada principalmente em Goiás, Minas Gerais, Bahia e São Paulo. Tradicionalmente cultivado para a alimentação animal, esse cultivo tem se consolidado não apenas como uma alternativa estratégica para a rotação de culturas, mas também como uma fonte importante de alimentos para consumo humano e biocombustíveis.
“Essa versatilidade e a crescente liquidez somada a atratividade financeira torna o sorgo cada vez mais reconhecido e adotado pelos agricultores. Considerado uma das opções mais flexíveis para cultivos segunda safra, devido à sua adaptabilidade ao clima e resistência ao estresse hídrico, pode ser cultivado em regiões com menor disponibilidade de água no inverno”, explica o engenheiro agrônomo e gerente de Marketing Regional da IHARA, Valdumiro Garcia.
Com grande potencial para a produção de etanol, o sorgo é uma matéria-prima promissora na indústria de biocombustíveis. Além disso, esse cultivo se adapta bem a solos com limitações de fertilidade e acidez, permitindo a produção de biomassa em áreas onde outras culturas podem não prosperar. Seu ciclo de produção é mais curto, o que contribui para a redução das emissões de carbono, já que o sorgo sequestra mais CO² do solo.
Perspectivas econômicas para a cultura
Em termos econômicos, o sorgo se posiciona como uma alternativa viável para incrementar a receita do sistema produtivo, tendo custo de 20% a 30% inferior ao milho segunda safra, o que aumenta a rentabilidade no campo e torna a cultura estratégica para os produtores brasileiros.
Em relação ao preço do sorgo, estreitamente ligado ao do milho, corresponde entre 80% e 85% do valor do milho, uma vez que ambos os grãos são amplamente utilizados na alimentação animal e têm demandas de mercado semelhantes. Isso garante alta liquidez ao mercado do sorgo, grande procura no período de colheita e na entressafra, com muitas indústrias realizando contratos de compra com base nas cotações futuras do milho na B3.
“O sorgo tornou-se uma cultura estratégica que transforma desafios em oportunidades, oferecendo alta produtividade, menor custo de produção e grande adaptabilidade. Impulsiona a rentabilidade dos agricultores e garante sustentabilidade econômica e ambiental para o Brasil”, afirma o sócio-diretor da consultoria Cogo Inteligência em Agronegócio, Carlos Cogo.
Desafios e inovações no controle de insetos e doenças
Com as inovações tecnológicas, o sorgo tem potencial para alcançar produtividade superior a 6.000 kg/hectare, o que representa uma grande oportunidade para os produtores e uma das grandes apostas para o futuro do agronegócio brasileiro. No entanto, para garantir alto índice de produção, o agricultor precisa investir em manejo eficiente de insetos e doenças.
Nesse sentido, a IHARA, empresa de pesquisa e desenvolvimento de defensivos agrícolas, investe em soluções como o inseticida TERMINUS e o fungicida FUSÃO EC a fim de proteger as lavouras no controle eficaz dessas ameaças, garantindo alta produtividade e rentabilidade da cultura.
O TERMINUS, com tecnologia japonesa e fabricação nacional, é indicado para o controle de insetos como o pulgão, que afeta significativamente a cultura. Sua fórmula oferece alto poder de choque e ação residual, com performance consistente independentemente das condições climáticas. A tecnologia OD (dispersão de óleo) do produto aumenta a aderência nas folhas, garantindo maior proteção contra intempéries e proporcionando rápida penetração do produto nas plantas.
O FUSÃO EC, por sua vez, é um fungicida com alta velocidade de absorção e translocação pelas plantas, garantindo ação sistêmica rápida e prolongada, mesmo em condições climáticas adversas. Com benefícios exclusivos, o FUSÃO potencializa sua atuação, proporcionando uma proteção eficaz contra doenças do sorgo.
Outro produto relevante da IHARA é o fungicida CERCOBIN 875 WG, indicado para o controle de doenças da parte aérea da planta. Sua formulação garante um longo residual, mantendo as lavouras protegidas por mais tempo.
Sobre a IHARA
A IHARA é uma empresa de pesquisa e desenvolvimento que há 59 anos leva soluções para a agricultura brasileira, setor no qual é reconhecida como fonte de inovação e tecnologia japonesa como uma marca que tem a credibilidade e a confiança dos seus clientes. A empresa conta com um portfólio completo de fungicidas, herbicidas, inseticidas, biológicos, acaricidas e produtos especiais somando mais de 80 soluções que contribuem para a proteção de mais de 100 diferentes tipos de cultivos, colaborando para que os agricultores possam produzir cada vez mais alimentos, com mais qualidade e de forma sustentável. Em 2022, a IHARA ingressou no segmento de pastagem, oferecendo soluções inovadoras para o pecuarista brasileiro. Para mais informações, acesse o site da IHARA.
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