Canada
Septemer 29, 2014
Valent Canada Inc. recently announced that Nufarm Agriculture Inc. has been appointed the exclusive distributor of NipsIt™ seed treatments for on- farm use in Canadian markets.
NipsIt INSIDE is an insecticide seed treatment, containing the active ingredient clothianidin. NipsIt INSIDE offers Canadian wheat growers unmatched protection of key insects, including wireworms, through contact and super-systemic activity. NipsIt INSIDE stays in the seed/root zone longer than other insecticide seed treatments due to its lower water solubility.
NipsIt SUITE is an all-in-one seed treatment offering, containing the fungicidal active ingredients metconazole and metalaxyl, and insecticidal active ingredient clothianidin. Metconazole is a new fungicide seed treatment which provides superior protection against key seed and seedling diseases incited by seed-borne and soil-borne fungal pathogens such as the bunt and smut fungi, seed rot and seedling diseases caused by Fusarium spp. and Rhizoctonia solani. This ready-to-use seed treatment offering will provide growers superior systemic control of both fungal diseases, as well as the insect protection seen with NipsIt INSIDE. NipsIt SUITE gives growers healthier plants, more uniform stand and increased yield.
Both NipsIt INSIDE and NipsIt SUITE are “Engineered to Protect”™ wheat seed using Lock Tight™ Technology, which “locks” the coating onto the seed for unmatched protection. Benefits of this innovative technology include improved seed coverage, unsurpassed seed flowability and excellent handling and seed safety.
Todd Younghans, Country Manager for Valent Canada, says the two companies are committed to working together to provide customers with products that protect and enhance crops and improve profitability for growers.
“Nufarm is pleased that we are able to bring such exciting, innovative technology to Canadian wheat growers,” says Boyd Bergstrom, Western Canada Sales Manager, Nufarm Agriculture. “The NipsIt line of products will allow wheat growers to protect their most important input – the seed.”
Since 2007, Valent Canada Inc. has worked in tandem with other North American affiliates of parent company Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited to commercialize products for Canadian farmers. Valent Canada Inc. has introduced five new active ingredients and seventeen end-use products to the Canadian marketplace since its inception in 2007. For additional information, visit the company’s website at www.valent.ca.
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