The Ministry of Agriculture has led a debate on revising the soybean grading standard, with a recommendation to reduce the moisture grade from 14% to 13%. This adjustment, although it may seem subtle, triggers a series of strategic reflections that echo throughout the agribusiness production chain. While the discussion often focuses on the financial implications for producers, it is essential to understand the quality aspects of soy, which play a fundamental role in the competitiveness of the Brazilian product in the global market.
In a recent article, Fátima Parizzi, technical consultant at the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries, and Maurício de Oliveira, professor of Agroindustrial Science and Technology at the Faculty of Agronomy Eliseu Maciel and the Federal University of Pelotas, highlighted the impacts of higher humidity on grain quality. Excessive water concentration harms quality, increases fermentation, insects, and storage and transportation costs, they warn.
Innovation and competitiveness: Adjusting humidity to enhance Brazilian soybeans
The proposal to adjust the humidity standard aims not only to ensure compliance with international regulations, but also to improve the competitiveness of Brazilian soybeans. Daniel Consalter, CEO, and Silvia Azevedo, administrative director of the startup FIT, emphasize the importance of such an adjustment for the profitability of national producers. In their article, they highlight the need for producers to adopt technological innovations, especially those related to the precise measurement of oilseed parameters.
Brazil has stood out in the development and implementation of technologies aimed at agribusiness. National agtechs, such as FIT, have stood out for their expertise and precise and sustainable technological solutions. A notable example is MRI (NMR), a tool that allows quick and accurate analysis of grain and seed moisture. Meeting the international precision standards required by the most discerning buyers.
With accurate analysis provided by technologies like NMR, producers and warehouses can ensure optimal soybean quality. Furthermore, sharing these analyzes online promotes transparency and trust throughout the production chain. Thus contributing to more assertive negotiations and increasing gains for everyone involved.
Source: Aline Merladete | agrolink
