Biologicals Gain Strength for Seed Treatment

The use of bioinputs in agriculture is growing rapidly, driven by the search for greater safety, sustainability, and productivity. Data from CropLife Brasil shows that the bioinputs market grew 15% in the 2023/2024 harvest, reaching R$ 5 billion in sales. Among the innovations, Industrial Seed Treatment (TSI) with biological inoculants stands out. According to Fernando Bonafé Sei, an agronomist at Novonesis, the process applies agricultural pesticides, followed by polymers for fixation, and finally biological protectors like Bradyrhizobium, which helps in nitrogen fixation in the plant, essential for its development. "This industrial treatment process allows for precise product application, which ensures dosage precision in the seed, guaranteeing treatment quality. The process begins with the application of agricultural pesticides to prevent pests and diseases, followed by a polymer that aids in product adherence and fixation, and lastly biological protectors and living organisms ...