en.Wedoany.com Reported - The latest 2025/2026 harvest survey released by Brazil's National Supply Company (Conab) shows that the country's castor bean production is expected to reach 159,800 tons, an increase of 59.7% compared to the previous growing season. The output increase relies not only on expanded planting areas but also on field management. Igor Borges, Head of Sustainability at ORÍGEO, stated that Bahia is the main producing region, but high yields require careful field management throughout the entire growing cycle, close attention to health and planting challenges, and timely decision-making.

Major plant diseases affecting castor bean cultivation include caterpillars such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera sp.). Igor Borges noted that initial signs include leaf scraping, which may develop into perforations, reducing the plant's photosynthetic capacity. Early detection helps control pest populations before they cause significant economic losses. For pest control, ORÍGEO offers modern solutions from UPL Brazil, such as the insecticide Dimilin 480 SC for caterpillar management, which acts on their development process and is highly effective when applied to young caterpillars. The fungicide Manzate WG is a choice for controlling leaf diseases. When performing area desiccation before castor bean sowing, the herbicide Trunfo stands out and is also suitable for pre-harvest drying treatment.

Igor Borges emphasized that expanding planting areas requires greater responsibility, and losses can be avoided through field monitoring and the application of appropriate technologies, ensuring farmers achieve expected results.

Founded in 2022, ORÍGEO is a joint venture between Bunge and UPL, focused on serving large-scale farmers in the states of Bahia, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Piauí, Rondônia, and Tocantins, providing end-to-end solutions aimed at improving productivity, profitability, and sustainability.