CORN SEED PROCESSING PROCESS AT DUPONT DO BRASIL S.A-PIONEER SEMENTES DIVISION

Abstract

Corn is one of the most important cash crops originating in the Americas. Although of tropical origin, it is cultivated in practically all parts of the world. It stands out in the Brazilian agribusiness scenario as one of the most important commodities. In the past, seeds from one harvest were produced to be sold only in the following year's harvest. Currently, most of the seeds produced in the harvest are already sold in the "off-season" and those produced in the "off-season" are sold in the harvest. Therefore, the processing of corn seeds plays a fundamental role in the seed production chain, being operationally specialized when compared to other large crops. The corn cob is usually harvested, handled, peeled and dried, to later be threshed, cleaned, classified, treated and bagged.  The companies stand out in the international market as leaders in seed production, meeting the most specific needs of the producer when selecting materials, harvest after harvest and Pioneer's business in Brazil is directed more intensely to the hybrid corn, popcorn and soybean seed market.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.032-003