Project with soybean growers and beekeepers to boost sustainable agriculture

Published 2025년 12월 9일

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Despite appearing to be entirely different practices, agriculture and apiculture can have a connection that benefits both activities, and BASF Agricultural Solutions is a major advocate of this idea. To promote this connection, the company develops projects that combine the conservation of pollinators with the increase in agricultural productivity. In this 2025/26 crop season, for example, the Coexistence between Agriculture and Apiculture project is being carried out in soybean production areas in Rio Grande do Sul.

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Despite appearing to be entirely different practices, agriculture and beekeeping can have a connection that benefits both activities, and BASF Agricultural Solutions is a strong advocate of this idea. To promote this connection, the company develops projects that combine the conservation of pollinators with increased agricultural productivity. In the 2025/26 crop season, for example, the Coexistence between Agriculture and Beekeeping project is being carried out in soybean production areas in Rio Grande do Sul. The first phase of the initiative takes place between November 2025 and April 2026, in the city of São Gabriel, in Rio Grande do Sul. The first stage will involve the participation of 24 beekeepers and 6 partner soybean farmers, who will receive training and technical support to ensure the success of the integration of activities. The researcher from Embrapa Soja, Décio Gazzoni, will monitor the initiative and provide specialized support to the producers. The program seeks ...

Source: Agrolink