Applied technology in seed production

The sowing of a crop is one of the first steps in the agricultural process. In other words, it can determine the success or loss of the crop. This is because weather, pests, soil disruption, and lack of fertilization are just some of the challenges faced in seed production.

However, day-to-day life in the field becomes much easier when technology is applied to the production process.

Agribusiness is one of the main economic activities in the country, placing it third in the world ranking of food producers. In exports, Brazil ranks second in the world.

Besides this, because it is a country with a tropical and subtropical climate, the cultivation of seeds and other foods requires the adoption of specific technologies and techniques for a good harvest. Thus, the impacts on productivity and losses to the farmer are reduced.

So, if you work with seed production, follow this article and find out how machines, software, and digital equipment can help your work routine.

Technologies applied to seed production

Data released by Apasem, in 2017, point out that “in the last decade, the scenario of seed production and marketing has taken a great leap, with the entry of competitors who have introduced new technologies, forcing traditional producers to adapt to a new reality.”

This means that, nowadays, it is practically impossible to remain stable and competitive in the agro market without the support of new technologies that help the practice.

So, let’s get to know some of them?

Precision farming

Precision farming can be understood as any practice that aims to improve the condition and increase the productivity of crops through the use of technologies.

Unlike conventional agriculture, where a single solution is applied to several different hectares and crops through a single general sample, in precision farming the inputs are applied according to the specific needs of each planted area.

The technique is recent, being introduced in Brazilian agricultural production in the 1990s.

The main advantages of this technique are:

• More assertive decision making
• Time savings and cost reduction
• Real-time crop monitoring and visualization, with accurate crop data and information

Control and monitoring software and devices

Among the main devices used for crop control and monitoring, we can mention drones, sensors, management software, machines with receivers, and many others.

The success of precision farming and other agricultural practices is related to the use of technologies for data analysis and crop diagnostics.

All these gadgets replace manual practices, offering more assertiveness and data accuracy. In other words, as long as the software is managed by trained people, seed production can leverage.

Genetic adaptation and biotechnology

Research in genetic modification, genome editing and molecular techniques are already a reality in Brazil. For this, laboratory tools are used for precise, fast and economical manipulation, without the need to generate a transgenic.

According to Apasem, “today global agriculture has 95% of soybeans genetically modified.” and the country should follow this trend for the next years, investing in research and science.

In addition, this type of technology also serves to control pests and diseases through RNA interference.

According to Apasem, “with the RNAi technique it is possible, for example, to control invasive plants or the action of a fungus or insect, specifically attacking the agent. With this, the risks and negative effects on other living beings and the environment will be low.”

Use of suitable machines

With so many advantages offered by technological devices, it is obvious that the machines used in agriculture must follow this same quality standard.

Therefore, the planters, seeders, and tractors, for example, bring as much technology as possible, allowing integration with other equipment and remote control.

In addition, the machines’ GPSs allow them to move automatically and employees to operate them from a distance. Thus, the producer does not need to waste time driving across thousands of hectares to carry out the work of seed production.

Roll On and Roblift Agro equipment for seed production

Besides the attention during the sowing stage, it is essential that the logistics of seed production be equally careful.

In this sense, you must choose the equipment for transport and handling with caution, to avoid losses in the crop.

According to Embrapa data, only 10% of the food is lost at harvest time. The highest percentage of waste is concentrated in the transportation and handling phase, generating a 50% rate of crop loss.

Thinking about this high rate, harmful for both the producer and the consumers, Robustec has developed products capable of minimizing waste.

Now, get to know the Roll On Roll Off equipment and the Roblift Agro.

Roll On Roll Off Equipment

The Roll On Roll Off equipment developed in our factory allows seeds to be loaded and unloaded from trucks more easily, avoiding waste and damage.

See the equipment’s features:

• Modern Hydraulic System
• It has 2 control systems
• Promotes safety during handling
• High-flow pump for higher process speed
• Modern design, with recessed joint and PU acrylic paint
• Fixing system by means of splints and clamps

You should install Roll On equipment on trucks and attach it to boxes, boards, tanks, etc. Thus, your logistics become more flexible and you end up reducing costs.

 

Roblift Agro

The Roblift Agro, in turn, is a multi-purpose trailer for coupling to tractors.

It also performs the work of loading and unloading products, but its use is exclusive to the field, while the Roll On Roll Off is for the highways.

Thus, it helps in the transportation of grains, fertilizers, machines, water and broth tanks for fertilization, firewood, or effno… It can operate with cargo boxes or buckets, platforms for machinery, platforms for wood, tanks, boaideira body, spreaders, among others.

The biggest differentiator of the Roblift Agro is the ability to operate on uneven terrain, where most other machines cannot reach.

Anyway, we hope this article has helped you to know the strategies to improve your seed production. Count on Robustec to provide the best implements for your crops.