Guelph, Ontario
October 22, 2008
Syngenta Seeds partners with
Univar Canada to distribute corn and soybean seeds in the
Prairie provinces
Syngenta Seeds Canada, Inc.
is pleased to announce it is partnering with Univar Canada to
distribute corn, soybeans, inoculants and forages at select
retailers in the Prairie Provinces.
Syngenta Seeds is already a leading seed producer in Eastern
Canada distributing corn, soybeans, inoculants and forage seeds
to growers and retailers in Ontario and Quebec.
“We are delighted that Syngenta Seeds is expanding its offer to
growers in the Prairie Provinces,” says David Sippell, President
of Syngenta Seeds Canada, Inc. “Our partnership with Univar
Canada strengthens our ability to offer glyphosate tolerant (GT)
corn and corn root worm (RW) hybrids in all of the Prairie
Provinces. In addition, Manitoba growers will have access to
high performing Roundup Ready® soybeans and soybean inoculants.
Now growers in the Prairies will have the convenience of buying
Syngenta seeds, seed care and crop protection products from one
distributor.”
As part of its expansion into Western Canada, Syngenta Seeds has
contracted the services of sales agronomist, Dan Crampton. Dan
is a member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (P.Ag.) and
has over 30 years of experience working in the Canadian
agri-industry. In his new role, Dan will work with Univar and
local growers to promote and support the Syngenta Seeds brand
and traits.
Syngenta Seeds are available at select Univar retailers as of
October 15, 2008. For more information about Syngenta Seeds
please visit www.nkcanada.com
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to
sustainable agriculture through innovative research and
technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and
ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in
2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over
21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on
the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). |
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