Integrated management reinforces soybean protection

Integrated management has gained importance in the prolonged control of soybean pests and diseases, especially in periods marked by greater climatic diversity. The practice contributes to sustaining national production, which in 2025 reached 169.5 million tons, with more than 100 million destined for the international market. Continuous attention to phytosanitary balance avoids losses and reduces the risk of the resurgence of problems that were previously controlled. According to Luiz Henrique Marcandalli, the recent reduction of diseases such as Asian rust results from the combination of climate and diversified management. He points out, however, that other pests gain strength when products with secondary effects are no longer used, opening space for enemies that directly impact productivity. “Agriculture is a dynamic and constantly challenging system. A good example are the broadleaf weeds, which have been developing resistance to active ingredients such as glyphosate, the main ...