Corn
Corn
In addition to being fundamental in the production system in rotation with soybeans, it guarantees the structure of the soil and organic matter.
In addition to being fundamental in the production system in rotation with soybeans, it guarantees the structure of the soil and organic matter.
Corn is a strategic crop in our production system. Cultivated as a second crop, it contributes to crop rotation, increases soil organic matter, and optimizes our production areas. Furthermore, it is a highly nutritious cereal—naturally gluten-free—that is widely used in both animal and human nutrition.
We cultivate approximately 70,000 hectares, with an average yield of 90 to 110 bags per hectare, representing an annual production of around 430,000 tonnes.
We operate 24 grain processing and storage units (UBAGs) strategically distributed across all regions of Mato Grosso. This infrastructure enables us to store our entire soybean and corn production and—through certification and accreditation obtained in 1999—to offer storage services to third parties and manage contracts with the National Supply Company (Conab). Our storage capacity is 1.56 million tons of grain per year. The units operate predominantly with soybeans during the first half of the year and with corn during the second half.
The wood chips and firewood used to dry products in the agro-industrial process come from our own reforestation. We have invested in automating the grain processing process, offering greater safety, drying and aeration performance, saving resources and thus ensuring greater quality to the final product.
CARGILL 3S – Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions
Cargill's SSS (or 3S) program is an initiative that aims to provide solutions for the three main aspects related to soybean production: deforestation, workers' rights and greenhouse gas emissions. It is, in reality, a pragmatic and simple response to today's real demands regarding the sustainability of its products.
Certification of Storage Units in Natural Environments
It aims to strengthen the relationship between the storage sector and the production sector and society, increasing the professionalism of the sector; reduce losses that occur during the storage process; make public, nationally and internationally, that the storage process in Brazil has a program that meets the established legal and market requirements.
Certificação Round Table on Responsible Soy
The partnership between Louis Dreyfus Company and Bom Futuro enables the traceability of soybean and corn production chains through the certification process under the RTRS Standard for Responsible Production (Round Table on Responsible Soy). This global initiative aims to promote responsible soybean and corn production by encouraging sustainable practices that address environmental, social and economic issues.
Certification of Storage Facilities
Pantanal Certificadora conducts audits and certifications that verify the conformity of products, processes, and systems with technical standards and requirements. Certification reinforces the quality, safety, and reliability of operations, meeting market demands and contributing to the continuous improvement of organizations.
