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1 ) a cost structure and efficient operating cycle ; 2 ) production technology , with high mechanization of the planting and harvesting process ; 3 ) use of crop rotation system ; 4 ) mastery of the direct planting technique ; 5 ) and experience in correcting the chemical composition of soil and in selecting seeds . Moreover , SLC Agrícola expects that the introduction of genetically modified seeds will increase productivity and reduce production costs-- particularly of pesticides .
Strategic and diversified location : SLC Agrícola ’ s portfolio of assets is diversified , with its fourteen farms strategically located in six states of the Cerrado : Goiás , Mato Grosso , Maranhão , Mato Grosso do Sul , Bahia and Piauí . This type of localization reduces potential regional climate risks and the incidence of pests and diseases .
Scale and Standardization : The company business model is based on the standardization of production on its several farms . This entails adapting
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