Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
April 8, 2009
Viterra Inc. (TSX:VT) is pleased to announce the
availability of Pulse Star™, a new addition to the Company's
exclusive line-up of Viterra branded crop protection products.
"Our farm customers require crop protection solutions that
protect their investment and their ability to grow quality
products to meet rising world demand," said Doug Wonnacott,
Senior Vice-President, Agri-products. "Through the launch of
Pulse Star and our expanding crop protection line-up, we are
fulfilling our commitment to provide producers with new products
and agronomic services that meet their needs."
Pulse Star protects field peas, dry beans and alfalfa against
grassy and broadleaf weeds, including green foxtail, redroot
pigweed, hemp-nettle, chickweed and cleavers. It is registered
in the Black and Grey Wooded soil zones on the Prairies.
For further information on Pulse Star and other Viterra branded
crop protection products visit
cropprotection.viterra.ca.
Viterra Inc. is Canada's leading agribusiness, with extensive
operations and distribution capabilities across Western Canada,
and with operations in the United States, Japan, Singapore and
Geneva. The Company is diversified into sales and services of
crop inputs and equipment, grain handling and marketing,
livestock feed, agri-food processing and financial products.
These operations are complemented by value-added businesses and
strategic alliances, which allow Viterra to leverage its pivotal
position between Prairie farmers and destination customers. The
Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol VT. |
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