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BASF Canada is introducing a new formulation of HEADLINE® DUO fungicide for chickpea growers in Western Canada, making it easier to protect chickpeas against disease. Developed by BASF, HEADLINE DUO was introduced in 2007 to address Ascochyta resistance in chickpeas and combines two of the most effective active ingredients available for disease control in chickpeas – pyraclostrobin and boscalid.

“Ascochyta is the most devastating chickpea disease, and the resistant strains of this disease are a real concern to chickpea growers,” said Wayne Barton, Fungicide Brand Manager for BASF Canada. “This is where HEADLINE DUO comes in.”

For the 2008 growing season, growers will find HEADLINE DUO packaged in a new dry formulation, which contains an optimized ratio of each active ingredient in one indivisible jug.

Since 2007, when resistant Ascochyta strains were first detected, BASF Canada has been working with provincial and federal officials, including the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and industry stakeholders, to ensure chickpea growers have access to a fungicide solution that will control all strains of Ascochyta.

BASF recommends applying HEADLINE DUO as the first fungicide application at the 7- to 10-node stage of chickpea development to ensure the crop benefits from a disease-free start. If further applications are required due to new or persistent disease outbreaks, rotate HEADLINE DUO with a fungicide with another mode of action such as Bravo®. Good stewardship practices dictate that fungicides should be rotated and that growers avoid sequential application of one specific product or chemistry.
 
About BASF Crop Protection division
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population. Further information can be found on the web at www.agro.basf.com.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF has more than 95,000 employees and posted sales of almost €58 billion in 2007. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com. 

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