Direct planting boosts cassava and vegetable productivity in Brazil

Published 2024년 11월 11일

Tridge summary

The Direct Planting System (NTS) is a sustainable agricultural practice that has become a key part of Brazil's grain production and has been adapted for various crops, including cassava and vegetables. This system, which has been crucial for soil preservation, erosion control, water conservation, and nutrient retention, has been instrumental in increasing soil fertility and boosting crop productivity. In cassava, the use of NTS has been shown to enhance productivity by up to 50% and improve soil quality, making the crop more sustainable and profitable. For vegetable farmers, the Direct Planting System for Vegetables (SPDH) is used to maximize production, reduce the need for fertilizers and water, and decrease production costs by an average of 30%. The adoption of the NTS for cassava cultivation in Paraná has led to significant growth in both the cultivated area and production, with the introduction of a new cassava variety specifically adapted to the system in 2016.
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Original content

The Direct Planting System (NTS) is one of the pillars of sustainable agricultural production, promoting environmental preservation and efficiency in the field. Highly adapted to Brazilian soil conditions, NTS was essential in positioning the country among the world's largest producers of grains, such as soybeans, corn and wheat. In view of this, this management system has been used in the adaptation of other crops. NTS eliminates soil disturbance, keeping straw and other plant remains from one crop for the next crop. This practice not only increases protection against erosion, but also facilitates the recovery of degraded areas, conserves water and prevents nutrient loss. As a result, NTS boosts soil fertility and increases crop productivity. "Cassava and vegetables, for example, are crops that, in a conventional system, require intense soil mobilization. The Direct Planting System for these two crops is a paradigm shift, as they are generally associated with low fertility soils, ...

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