Traceability in apple orchards is a requirement of the international market

Published 2021년 1월 15일

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Brazil's apapple production is expected to exceed 1 million tons in 2021, with Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states contributing 94% of the production. The industry requires health guarantees, certification, and good agricultural practices for both domestic and international markets, particularly Russia, Bangladesh, and the EU. The use of technology in crop monitoring, especially by small farmers, has increased. Sicredi Altos da Serra provides members with a Digital Field Notebook to manage crop information and traceability. The partnership with Elysios offers a free trial period for farmers to evaluate the platform.

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The states of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul concentrate 94 percent of the Brazilian production of apples, which, in 2021, should exceed 1 million tons, according to a forecast by the Brazilian Association of Apple Producers (ABPM). Part of the harvest, which begins in the coming weeks, is destined for export. Different markets such as Russia (the biggest buyer), Bangladesh and countries of the European Union, have in common requirements such as guarantee of health, certification and good agricultural practices. Conditions that are met with the traceability of the production chain. Present in large orchards, the use of technology in the control and technical monitoring of crops, has also been gaining support among small farmers. Keeping an eye on this demand, Sicredi Altos da Serra provides members with access to a Digital Field Notebook, developed by Elysios Agricultura Inteligente. “The Demetra platform is a technology for fruit growing, both in the implementation of ...

Source: GrupoCultivar