Success StoryLearning about no-till in Brazil



Learning about no-till in Brazil

Author: Chad Lee

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Grains

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Describe the Issue or Situation. 40 years ago, farmers from Brazil visiting the University of Kentucky to learn about no-till. Several university professors and extension personnel visited Brazil to help those producers conduct no-till. We were able to learn about their progress. 


Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

Brazil farmers in Parana State essentially all farm no-till or minimum till now. Farmers in other areas of Brazil are mostly no-till or minimum till. (These long-term outcomes are the results of our predecessors at UK. Our current involvement was to merely connect the Brazil farmers to our Kentucky farmers.)

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

23 Kentucky People. 20 Kentucky Farmers. 2 Kentucky Corn Growers personnel. Me. 10 farmers and crop consultants in Brazil.

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.

Over the 40 years, corn and soybean acres in Parana State of Brazil are now all no-till or minimum till. In Mato Grasso State, about 60% of acres are no-till or minimum till. The Kentucky farmers, most of whom use no-till or minimum till, were able to observe the progression and improvements of soil over that 40-year period. 






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