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In the "Podcast Prosa Rural" episode titled "Capim elefante, cultivar BRS Capiaçu ," Rubens Neiva, a journalist from Embrapa Gado de Leite, discusses the success of the BRS Capiaçu variety of elephant grass. Developed by Embrapa, this cultivar has gained popularity in Brazil and other countries for its high production potential and nutritional value. Researchers Dr. Vander and Francisco Ledo share information about the cultivar's benefits, including its high content of soluble carbohydrates, superior nutritional value, and ability to produce high-quality silage at a lower cost. Producers are advised to maintain soil fertility for long-term production and can find certified seedlings from credible vendors. The BRS Capiaçu cultivar is known for its tall stature, large and long leaves, and high tolerance to rolling. It also has a late flowering season and adapts to various soil and climate types in Brazil. The Embrapa genetic improvement program for elephant grass aims to develop high-yielding forage cultivars with good nutritional value. The podcast also covers the use of BRS Capiaçu for animal feed, either fresh or in silage form, and the importance of proper management and cutting techniques. Vittor, a dairy producer, shares his positive experience with the cultivar, yielding high quantities annually at a lower cost compared to other crops. The podcast is an educational resource for farmers, offering both guided and self-paced learning through Embrapa's Campo platform.

  • 00:00:00 In this section of the Podcast Prosa Rural, Rubens Neiva, a journalist from Embrapa Gado de Leite, discusses the success of the BRS Capiaçu variety of elephant grass (capim elefante). Developed by Embrapa, this cultivar has gained popularity in Brazil and even other countries for its high production potential and nutritional value. The BRS Capiaçu was created to provide farmers with a cost-effective alternative for producing high-quality silage, supplementing pasture. Dr. Vander, a researcher from Embrapa Gado de Leite, explains that the development of this cultivar began in the 1990s when there were limited options for elephant grass in Brazil, primarily the Napier Camerun Mineiro. These varieties did not produce good-quality silage and were mainly used as fresh forage. To address this, Embrapa initiated a program to introduce and improve elephant grass varieties from Brazil and other countries. After evaluating over 80 materials, they began a breeding program to create more productive hybrids. The BRS Capiaçu emerged as one of the top selections due to its high production potential, superior nutritional value, and ability to produce high-quality silage at a lower cost.
  • 00:05:00 In this section of the "Podcast Prosa Rural" video, Dr. Vander discusses the benefits of the BRS Capiaçu cultivar of elephant grass, which has a high content of soluble carbohydrates and promotes better silage fermentation. He advises producers on how to cultivate this grass, emphasizing the importance of maintaining soil fertility for long-term production. Dr. Vander also informs listeners about the use of BRS Capiaçu forage and how to acquire certified seedlings from credentialed vendors to avoid purchasing counterfeit materials. The BRS Capiaçu cultivar is known for its tall stature, large and long leaves, and high tolerance to rolling. It also has a late flowering season and adapts to various soil and climate types in Brazil. The Embrapa genetic improvement program for elephant grass, initiated in 1990, aims to develop high-yielding forage cultivars with good nutritional value.
  • 00:10:00 In this section of the Podcast Prosa Rural, researchers discuss the development of new cultivars for silage and pasture in the case of the former, they aim to create a new intermediate-sized cultivar with a higher ratio of leaves, resulting in more dry matter and higher protein content with lower fiber and lignin. They also strive to widen the cutting window for ensiling without compromising nutritional value. For the pasture line, they develop new cultivars with higher forage production, shorter seasonality, and improved resistance to pasture damage. The BRS Curumi cultivar, launched by Embrapa around the same time as BRS Capiaçu, is a popular pasture cultivar with a high nutritional value, small stalk length, and a desirable proportion of leaves, making it ideal for animal consumption in pasture. It also facilitates pasture management and has a protein content of around 18-20% and a digestibility of 68-70%. The researchers, Antônio Vander and Francisco Ledo, share valuable information about these cultivars. Dr. Paulino Andrade, a researcher from Embrapa Gado de Leite, offers recommendations for growing the BRS Capiaçu forage crop. He emphasizes the importance of knowing the origin of the material and proper soil preparation, including soil correction and phosphate application, to ensure the longevity of the crop. Proper management, including manejo mecânico or químico, adubation, and cover, is also crucial for maximizing the potential productivity of the BRS Capiaçu.
  • 00:15:00 In this section of the "Podcast Prosa Rural" YouTube video, the topic is the BRS Capiaçu variety of elephant grass, specifically discussing its use for animal feed, either fresh or in silage form. The recommendation is to cut the grass when it reaches around 70 days of growth for fresh feed, but waiting until 90 to 110 days for silage to ensure a higher yield of around 20% dry matter. Producers can find information on determining dry matter on Embrapa's website. Vittor, a dairy producer from Minas Gerais, shares his experience with BRS Capiaçu, mentioning that it has significantly contributed to their expansion and food security, yielding an average of 200 to 280 tonnes per hectare annually, at a lower cost compared to other crops like corn. The program concludes with a reminder to contact Embrapa Gado Leite for more information and encourages listeners to check out their online capacity building platform for various free courses.
  • 00:20:00 In this section of the Podcast Prosa Rural episode titled "Capim elefante, cultivar BRS Capiaçu," the podcast, produced by Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, is introduced as an educational resource for farmers, offering both guided and self-paced learning. The courses are recorded and organized into sequential modules for easy follow-up. Interested individuals can access and enroll in the offerings by visiting Embrapa's Campo platform. The podcast is a production of Embrapa's Communication Superintendence, with Rubens Neiva as the host, Nilo Falcão as the editor, and Juliana Freire as the presenter. The content focuses on dairy cattle.

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