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Uruguay: Agrochemicals less used but crop production increased
Apr. 7, 2015
The study, titled of "The impact of Phytosanitary Products on Production in Uruguay" concluded that there was a reduction on the use of agrochemicals by 44% on soybeans, 50% on corn, 35% on rice; and 5% on wheat. On the other hand, agricultural production in the country has multiplied by six (in volume) and by 13 (in dollars value), according to the Seragro report.
"The kilos of active Ingredient of agrochemicals needed to produce one ton of grain dropped substantially in the current situation compared to previous. Same result occurred in all analyzed crops (wheat, barley, corn, sorghum and soybeans)." the report revealed.
The explanation for the reduction, according to the study, was due to the launching of innovation products and genetic technology. According to SERAGRO, it is feasible for the corp to increase yields and to hold high potential new varieties susceptible to diseases through better genetics improvement and management.
Besides, less use of agrochemicals also resulted a reduction of cost of fuel and logistics of crop production （for example: farmers need to deliver the agrochemcials by tractor to the field) . For the moment, nearly 600 million liters of fuel are spent by the Uruguayan agricultural sector, "but if previous model were used, the double of fuel would be spent," pointed out Nicolás Lussich, a Seragro representative said.
The Camagro representative also mentioned the smaller environmental impact resulted by less agrochemicals use. "In the case of insecticides, we see less toxicological problems. Before, it was more toxic and brought sustainability issues. "
Source: AgroNews
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