Research from Embrapa drives new frontiers

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) presented innovations aimed at sustainable production in the northeastern semi-arid region, with a focus on unprecedented experiments with wheat cultivars adapted to the region's climate. The technologies were developed by eight Embrapa units in different states and cover ten production chains, such as cotton, cassava, peanut, sesame, cowpea, castor bean, macaw palm, and grasses. The second edition of ExpoCariri was held from October 30 to November 1, at the Embrapa Cotton Experimental Field in Barbalha (CE). Promoted by the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Ceará (FAEC) and Sebrae, with support from the municipality and research institutions, the fair brought together producers, researchers, and technicians for lectures, machinery launches, consultations, and cultural activities. The area of Embrapa's technological showcases occupies 600 m² and will show, in practice, the results of years of research ...