Soy remains the main crop of Brazilian agribusiness, both in terms of cultivated area and economic relevance. But, for the 2025/26 harvest, the sector already projects considerable challenges, especially related to irregular weather and the increase in disease pressure. The scenario requires planning, attention to available technologies and increasingly efficient management.
Climate: between irregularity and the risk of drought
Climate forecasts for the 25/26 cycle indicate uncertainties caused by the transition of oceanic phenomena, such as the end of El Niño and possible effects of La Niña. This can result in:
- Irregular distribution of rainfall, impacting planting and plant emergence;
- Longer periods of drought in key regions, such as the Center-West and Matopiba;
- Above average temperatures, accelerating the crop cycle and affecting nutrient absorption.
This context requires adjustments to the agricultural calendar, use of more tolerant varieties to water stress and reinforcement of the use of biostimulants and foliar fertilizers to provide physiological support to plants.
Diseases: high pressure and resistance
Another point of attention is the increasing pressure from fungal and bacterial diseases, like:
- Asian rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi): remains the main threat, with increasingly precocious outbreaks;
- Target spot (Corynespora cassiicola): on the rise, especially in regions with high humidity;
- Cercosporiosis and anthracnose: require attention to preventive management and well-defined application intervals.
Furthermore, it is already observed in several regions resistance of pathogens to fungicides, demanding well-formulated mixtures, rotation of active ingredients and the use of adjuvants that guarantee better foliar coverage and product penetration.
How Route can contribute
Faced with this challenging scenario, Route's solutions were developed to enhance agronomic performance, even in adverse conditions. We highlight:
- High performance adjuvants that increase the efficiency of fungicide applications;
- Biostimulants and foliar fertilizers which reinforce the plant's metabolism, even under stress;
- Biological technology, which contributes to the physiological balance and health of the soil.
Preparing is better harvesting
The 25/26 soybean harvest will be marked by a challenging environment but also by opportunities for those who adopt more technical and integrated management strategies. Investing in knowledge, planning and high-performance solutions will be decisive in maintaining profitability and sustainability of the crop.
Speak to a Route specialist and learn about the ideal technologies to protect your crops and maximize your results regardless of the weather.
