Koppert will use an Embraer Ipanema to certify aerial spraying of biopesticides in Brazil

Embraer's EMB-203 Ipanema agricultural aircraft will carry out a series of tests to approve the first methodology for aerial application of biological pesticides in Brazil. The pioneering project to promote sustainability in national agribusiness is led by Koppert, a global leader in the development and production of bioinputs for agriculture.

The collaboration between the Embraer and Koppert teams will evaluate technical aspects necessary for better spraying efficiency and the safety of this practice, with the aim of documenting the results obtained. The announcement was made during the 29th edition of Agrishow, the main technology fair for agribusiness in Latin America, which takes place until May 3rd in Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo.

The standardization of the form of application based on a scientific methodology seeks to ensure the effectiveness of biodefensive products to prevent, reduce or eradicate the infestation of diseases and pests in crops, combining the strategic use of monitoring and aerial spraying technologies.  

The use of Ipanema further reinforces the initiative's commitment to a sustainable future, as it is the only aircraft certified and produced in series to fly on biofuel. Powered by ethanol, Embraer's agricultural plane combines tradition, robustness and efficiency to enhance the use of organisms or naturally occurring substances.

″Agribusiness has sought to incorporate new technologies to increase food security and protect the environment, and we believe that the collaboration between Embraer and Koppert could contribute to new sustainable advances in the sector,″ said Sany Onofre, responsible for the production and marketing of Ipanema at Embraer.

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