Critérios de escolha de sementes de soja e milho no sul de Mato Grosso

Abstract

The present work had as objective to verify the criteria for choice of soybeans and corn in the South of Mato Grosso, specifically farmers who are included in the city of Itiquira, Rondonópolis, Guiratinga, Tesouro, Alto Garças and Pedra Preta. We used a questionnaire containing 19 questions, applied via phone, email or personally farmers in that region, totaling 45 interviews, which carried out at September 20 to October 20, 2014. It might be concluded at work, the seed quality as well as productivity of soybean cultivars and hybrids of corn offered are the main considered criteria. The opinions of neighbors and other farmers in the area can influence directly the making purchasing decision of another customer. The farmer would rather spend more money in cultivar of soy or hybrid corn that is more productive, since it has better seed quality. Farmers considered costly per hectare Intact RR2 PRO® technology.