Bayer presents PHYTOBAC technology in Argentina

This month, Bayer presented its new technology, PHYTOBAC, in Argentina, which is a biological bed for disposing of residual agrochemical residues from the washing of sprayers and storage of possible spills that occur during loading. 

 

The launch, which was attended by the Chamber of Agricultural Health and Fertilizers (CASAFE), was held at Bayer Forward Farming and presented the first bed installed at a production level in the country. 

 

During the event, the importance of using this new technology to the concept of “good agronomic practices” was discussed.

 

Many specialist institutions that have been working on this technology for over five years participated in the meeting, including SENASA, the Ministry of Environment, INTA, IICA, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation, CPIA, CERZOS Institute, IRAM, UBA, CONICET and partner companies of CASAFE.

 

The hosting of the meeting is key to the work of all participating institutions, as they were able to closely assess and evaluate the biological bed system and share their related knowledge.

 

Leonardo Pfluger, Coordinator of the Environmental Management Program of the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Nation, said, “The event served to affirm the importance of good agricultural practices. Regarding biological beds, the Ministry of Environment considers them to be an important practice that must be promoted and encouraged, since they can help achieve better development and protect the soil and water.”

 

Fernando Lavalli, Coordinator of Environmental Management of SENASA, highlighted SENASA’s commitment to promoting good agricultural practices, and stressed that biological beds are a key tool for the good management of phytosanitary products.

 

Tomas Krotsch, Specialist in Agricultural Health and Food Safety at IICA, stressed the importance of adopting related technologies, such as biological beds, to promoting good agricultural practices.

 

In addition to the vision of health and environmental experts, we also have a tangible vision of a producer dedicated to good practices, such as Carlos Testa, who along with his brother, Marcelo, installed the first biological bed at a production level in the country and shared its benefits, he added.

 

“A biological bed is like a gold brooch that one has been crafting for many years. Its benefit is reflected in the commitment that one places on one’s work, and the tranquility with which one wants. Doing it well can be a little more expensive if you look in the short-term, but in the long-term, I think it is part of the consciousness that everyone has,” he noted.