During Elicit Talks, an exclusive event held in Porto Alegre on September 11, Elicit Plant unveiled EliZon, a bio-solution for soybeans developed to reduce plant water consumption and enhance productivity, even under extreme climatic conditions. This innovation, the result of several years of research, is tailored to meet the challenges of the Brazilian market, particularly in terms of drought and water stress.
The “Elicit Talks” program brought together several experts to discuss the challenges of Brazilian agriculture and the technological solutions available to tackle them. Felipe Sulzbach, Director of Elicit Plant Brazil, opened the event by emphasizing the importance of innovations in addressing recent climate challenges. He reminded the audience that “input prices, production costs, and extreme weather events are major concerns for producers.”
Antônio da Luz, an economist, highlighted the economic impact of droughts and low commodity prices on farmers. “In a context where global commodity prices are declining, it is essential to improve the efficiency of our operations and reconsider our choices to maximize returns on investment,” he advised.
Meanwhile, Estael Sias, Director of MetSul Meteorologia, explained how increasingly frequent extreme weather events are affecting the agricultural sector. “We are facing a very serious situation. The Central and Southeast regions of the country are lacking rainfall, and these new technologies will be crucial in strengthening crop resilience in the face of adverse climatic conditions,” she emphasized.
Mayra Juline Gonçalves, CEO of Plant Colab, urged producers to focus on optimizing available resources rather than expanding land. “The climate is changing year by year, and we must learn to use technological tools to better manage these transformations,” she insisted.
Murilo Monteiro de Moraes, Marketing Manager of Elicit Plant Brazil, stated:
