Summary of Embrapa lança cultivar de sorgo forrageiro de alta produtividade

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In the YouTube video "Embrapa lança cultivar de sorgo forrageiro de alta produtividade" (Embrapa Launches High-Productivity Sorghum Forage Cultivar), Embrapa researcher Frederico Botelho introduces the new BRS 661 sorghum forage cultivar, which promises high productivity and nutritional quality. This cultivar is in high demand for forage production in regions with food production challenges during the dry season and climate restrictions. The versatile and photoperiod-insensitive cultivar is widely adaptable to various environments and production systems in Central-West, Southeast, and Northeast Brazil. The BRS 661 has a satisfactory nutritional quality, producing over 70 tonnes per hectare of green mass in most environments, and up to 100 tonnes in some locations. Additionally, it shows satisfactory disease resistance against antracnose. The cultivar's significant volume and high-quality silage make it an attractive option for farmers, and the official launch will take place during Agrobrasília on May 23, 2023.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança cultivar de sorgo forrageiro de alta produtividade" (Embrapa Launches High-Productivity Sorghum Forage Cultivar), Frederico Botelho from Embrapa discusses the new BRS 661 sorghum forage cultivar that promises high productivity and nutritional quality. This cultivar is in high demand in the agricultural sector, particularly for forage production, as it has a significant volume of production and caters to regions with difficulty in food production during the dry season and climate restrictions. The sorghum is becoming increasingly strategic for these regions due to its productivity, adaptability, and high-quality silage. One of the key features of this cultivar is its versatility, which makes it adaptable to various environments and production systems. It is also insensitive to the photoperiod, allowing it to be planted during both the growing season and the dry season without significant losses. The cultivar is widely adaptable to the Central-West, Southeast, and Northeast regions of Brazil, opening up a range of possibilities for farmers. Additionally, the cultivar has a satisfactory nutritional quality, with a good percentage of grains in its composition, which improves the quality of the silage. The research results show that the cultivar produced more than 70 tonnes per hectare of green mass in most environments, with some locations reaching up to 100 tonnes. This significant volume, combined with the high-quality silage, makes the BRS 661 an attractive option for farmers. Furthermore, the cultivar also showed satisfactory results in terms of disease resistance, specifically against antracnose.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "Embrapa lança cultivar de sorgo forrageiro de alta produtividade" (Embrapa Launches High-Productivity Sorghum Forage Cultivar), the speaker discusses the new BRS 661 cultivar, which has superior performance and low disease incidence during its growth cycle. This cultivar is now available for purchase by farmers and Embrapa licensees. The official launch of the cultivar will take place during Agrobrasília on May 23, 2023, at 10 am. The speaker, Frederico, thanks the audience for tuning in and shares that this new cultivar is an exciting opportunity for the market. More information can be found on Embrapa's website.