Agroallianz Launches Predecessor®, Innovative Herbicide for Weed Control

Currently, soybean producers in Brazil face significant difficulties in controlling various weed species during crop production cycles. These invasive plants compete for space, water, nutrients, and solar energy, limiting the availability of these substrates for full crop development. In addition to these mentioned competition points, there is also an allelopathic interaction that inhibits seed germination and the establishment of the planned planting stand. In other words, weed competition directly interferes with plant development and harvest operability, negatively impacting crop productive potential, explains Renato Menezes, agronomic engineer and Technical Manager at Agroallianz. The impact is significant in terms of losses and expenses. According to Embrapa, the average cost of weed control in soybeans is R$ 120 per hectare. In scenarios of mixed infestations of horseweed and sourgrass, the increase can reach 222%, rising to R$ 386 per hectare. To worsen this scenario, many ...