PESQUISA APLICADA COM AS CULTURAS DE SOJA E MILHO: ESTÁGIO PROFISSIONAL NA EMPRESA GAPES ICT

Abstract

The curricular internship was carried out at GAPES ICT, located in Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil, from February to May 2026, in the Fertility, Physiology and Nutrition sector. This area conducts research on the effects of soil amendment, foliar nutrition, and nutritional and physiological stimuli on different crops, particularly soybean and corn. The activities included the establishment, management, agronomic evaluations, harvesting, and yield analyses of fertility, physiology, and nutrition experiments involving soybean and corn crops, contributing to the company's objective of evaluating the performance of different agricultural products and technologies. The activities were conducted in experimental trials distributed across several municipalities in the state of Goiás, namely Rio Verde, Montividiu, Acreúna, Morrinhos, Caiapônia, Montes Claros de Goiás, and Pires do Rio. The work carried out in the areas of soil fertility, plant physiology, and plant nutrition contributed to the enhancement of agronomic knowledge, particularly regarding the importance of proper nutrient management and the application of different products aimed at improving nutrient-use efficiency, considering the need to increase sustainable agricultural production. This period was fundamental to the improvement of professional competencies, as it provided the opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge in agronomic research, apply the theoretical content acquired throughout the undergraduate program to the activities performed at the company, exchange experiences with fellow interns, researchers, agronomists, and other professionals, understand the challenges faced under field conditions, and participate in events and training programs promoted by the company.