Brazil: IDR-Paraná project revolutionizes virus-free garlic production

Published 2024년 7월 3일

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The 'Virus-Free Garlic' project in Paraná, Brazil, led by the Institute of Rural Development of Paraná (IDR-Paraná) and Embrapa-Hortaliças, is aimed at providing family farmers with high-quality garlic seeds and advanced multiplying techniques. The project, which operates screens for virus-free seed production in 5 municipalities and has 33 reference units in 24 municipalities, provides technical guidance to producers and focuses on producing genetically superior garlic. The project has produced 900 kilos of garlic seeds, which undergo a vernalization process before planting. The partnership with Embrapa-Hortaliças is set to be renewed for another two years to sustainably restructure the garlic production chain in Paraná and enhance the role of family farmers in this sector.

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The presence of viruses in garlic crops is a significant challenge that can severely compromise crop productivity and profitability. In Paraná, where the supply of garlic seeds is limited and costly, especially for family farmers, the Institute of Rural Development of Paraná (IDR-Paraná) has been leading the "Virus-Free Garlic" project since two years ago, in collaboration with Embrapa-Hortaliças of the Federal District. This project aims to provide farmers with access to high-quality seeds and knowledge about advanced techniques for multiplying these materials. Currently, the project operates with 6 screens dedicated to the production of virus-free garlic seeds in 5 municipalities, in addition to 33 reference units distributed in 24 municipalities in Paraná. Each unit, measuring 100 square meters on average, is installed on farmers' properties and protected by screens that prevent the entry of virus-carrying insects. Producers receive detailed technical guidance from IDR-Paraná ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio