Summary of VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)

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In the November 18, 2023 episode of Vale Agrícola 291, the YouTube video covers various agricultural topics. One segment focuses on farmers in Minas Gerais who have found a quick solution to correct soil magnesium deficiencies, resulting in increased plant health. Another segment features a report from Larissa Cheffer about São Domingos do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul, where Father John, a local priest, is being considered for beatification due to his virtues and reported miracles. The video also includes a story of a farmer in Carmo da Cachoeira who is using technology to address magnesium deficiency in coffee production. Additionally, Eduarda Rugeri shares her experience of maintaining a home garden in Rio Grande do Sul, and the video includes advertisements for agricultural products and services. A chef also prepares a dish using beef tongue, emphasizing the importance of handling the pressure cooker carefully.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the Vale Agrícola 291 YouTube video, the focus is on agriculture in Minas Gerais, where producers have found a quick solution to correct soil magnesium deficiencies. The farmers applied the product on September 5 and by October 5, the magnesium was present in the plant above 11%. The program also features a report from Larissa Cheffer about São Domingos do Sul in Rio Grande do Sul, a municipality known for its pecan production. The origins of pecan cultivation in the area are traced back to a priest who encouraged farmers to produce diversity and was an early advocate for soybean farming. The report also highlights the history of the town and its agricultural initiatives, including the first school and mill built with church land.
• 00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", the speaker recounts the life of Father John, a local priest who passed away with a reputation of sanctity. For over 50 years, Father John used the confessional to listen to the confessions of his community and gave inspiring sermons encouraging people to do good. Despite his fragile health, which led to his expulsion from the seminary twice, he persevered and came to São Domingos in the 1940s. After his death, the community began the process of beatification in 2011 to investigate his virtues and possible miracles. One such miracle is the story of a man who spent 22-23 days in the hospital with a rat-borne disease and prayed for Father John's intercession, recovering completely. Another miracle involves a farmer who saw caterpillars destroying his soybean crop and was assured they would disappear the next day, which they did. Father John's beatification process includes recognizing his virtues, being called venerable, and the confirmation of two miracles, which would make him a saint. The community, which is visited by thousands every year during the Romaria do Monsenhor João, believes he was a holy man who worked diligently, was honest, and always available to help those in need.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", Eduarda Rugeri from the municipality of Sério in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, shares her experience of organizing her home garden, which she and her husband built a year and a half ago. She explains that maintaining a healthy garden involves keeping the soil healthy by using compost and manure from their chicken coop and vegetable scraps. She also mentions that they have a unique resident, a toad named Caramujo, which she found in the garden and decided to keep. The garden includes various vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, onions, and herbs, which they grow organically. She also plans to start a greenhouse to protect some crops from the sun. Additionally, she shows some of the fruits they have grown, including goiaba, persimmon, guava, banana, and orange.
• 00:15:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", a young couple named Peira shares their decision to live a simpler life in the countryside. They have fruit trees and face both challenging and good days. The husband adds that every day has something good and something bad, making their perseverance worthwhile. The video then transitions to a segment about a technology that improves coffee production in Minas Gerais by making immediate soil corrections, specifically addressing the issue of magnesium deficiency. The technology is shown to significantly increase coffee yields in the first year. The video also features advertisements for a silage harvester and a wood-burning stove, as well as a program for starting a pine forest investment. The segment concludes with a story of a coffee farmer in Carmo da Cachoeira who, after working as a researcher for Emater, returned to his family's coffee farm and now faces challenges related to soil quality, particularly magnesium deficiency. The technology discussed in the video is helping farmers in the region address this issue and improve their coffee production.
• 00:20:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", an agriculturalist shares his experience with a calcium and magnesium deficiency in his coffee farm. He had been searching for technology solutions and discovered a product from Agrolita Fertilizantes, which is a combination of calcium and magnesium oxides. The farmer explains that the deficiency in magnesium, which is essential for plant growth and productivity, was below the required 13% level. After using the product, the magnesium levels in the plant increased significantly within a month, bringing the farm closer to the optimal level for plant development. The farmer also mentions that the product is easily absorbed by the plant and can be applied manually or through a machine, making it a quick and effective solution compared to traditional calcareous methods. The farmer was surprised by the results, which showed an increase in productivity from 25 to nearly 50 bags per hectare within the first harvest. Overall, the farmer was pleased with the quick and significant results from using Agrolita Fertilizantes.
• 00:25:00 In this section of the Vale Agricola 291 YouTube video, which aired on November 18, 2023, the speaker discusses the benefits of using specific agricultural products to improve coffee production. The speaker explains that areas with a deficiency of calcium and magnesium in the leaves become more visible within 30 to 60 days after it rains. By applying the right dosage of these nutrients, farmers can see a noticeable difference in the foliage. Another product, C máximus, which contains calcium, magnesium, and potassium, has shown promising results in the first year of evaluation. The speaker shares an example of a farmer who went from producing 65 sacas (approximately 132,250 lbs) of coffee to 77 sacas (approximately 157,750 lbs) by using this product. The cost-benefit analysis is considered significant, as the farmer's productivity increased while the cost was relatively low. The speaker concludes by acknowledging that agriculture is an ever-evolving field, and farmers must adapt to new technologies and techniques to continue producing effectively.
• 00:30:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", the hosts discuss how a couple in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, turned their hobby of raising rabbits as pets into a profitable business. Josué, who previously worked in construction, and Roseni, who sold clothes, found that they enjoyed various types of animals, including rabbits. They started raising a small terrier-sized rabbit, but soon realized that they needed someone to take care of the rabbits while they worked. The responsibility fell on the rabbits, and they decided to expand their home into a rabbitry. They began raising giant Flanders rabbits, which require more attention due to their size and development process. The couple also took care of various colored rabbits, including white, brown, and black ones, with some becoming famous in their collection. The care of the rabbits includes regular checks on their feet and ears, feeding, and providing clean living conditions to prevent diseases. The rabbits are sold starting from R$300 for a filhote (baby rabbit) and can cost up to R$2500 for an adult giant Flanders rabbit. The rabbits are transported via airplane for sales, with proper care taken during transportation.
• 00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", the speakers discuss the process of selling rabbits for pet production. They emphasize the importance of ensuring that rabbits are properly documented and examined by a veterinarian before being shipped out. The speakers also mention that there is a high demand for rabbits for pet production and that raising rabbits requires dedication and care. The speakers express their love for rabbits and describe them as gentle and quiet animals that make good companions. The video also features advertisements for agricultural products and services, including Mogiana's Agro line for fertilizer manufacturers and Bonim's machinery and maintenance services. The speakers also mention a recipe for a traditional Brazilian dish called "lingua bovina" which uses pork tongue, green corn, tomatoes, onions, and bacon.
• 00:40:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)", the chef prepares a dish using tongues, which are first placed in a pressure cooker with some water and bay leaves. After pressure cooking for around 15 to 20 minutes, the tongues are removed and allowed to rest while the panelona, a separate dish, is prepared. For the panelona, pork fat and bacon are fried in a pan, and the tongues are then added and fried with them. The dish is completed by adding tomatoes, onions, garlic, and corn, and seasoning to taste. Throughout the process, the chef emphasizes the importance of handling the pressure cooker carefully to avoid accidents.
• 00:45:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "VALE AGRICOLA 291 (18/11/2023)," the host is preparing a recipe for beef tongue. They add a pinch of salt, a little more, and then add some green seasoning, salsinha, and Cebolinha. The dish is then left to cook. The video concludes with the host serving the beef tongue dish, which they describe as delicious, and wishing everyone productive workdays before signing off. The video also features the making of a homemade macaroni to accompany the dish.