Embrapa's new forage combats nematodes and saves pasture productivity

Livestock farmers, or the Brazilian agribusiness, face annual losses that can exceed the mark of R$ 35 billion due to nematodes, parasites that affect various crops and, especially, pastures. However, a new forage crop is capable of minimizing these losses. Watch the video below. Embrapa Southeast Livestock has developed a promising solution for this problem: the BRS Guatã cultivar, a new variety of cowpea (Cajanus cajan) that stands out for its multiple functionalities. On Wednesday (23), Frederico Pina da Matta, a researcher from Embrapa Southeast Livestock, detailed the benefits of BRS Guatã during Dinapec 2025, in Campo Grande (MS). He explained how this protein-rich legume not only aids in feeding cattle but also efficiently combats nematodes and contributes to the recovery of degraded pasture areas. The BRS Guatã is a special cultivar with a dual purpose. In addition to its already known functions as a forage crop and aid in the recovery of pastures, it stands out for its ...