BASF Agricultural Solutions and Seedworks Philippines, Inc. said they have entered into licensing agreements for direct-seeded rice farming methods. READ:
“Rice is a primary source of food for us in Asia. There are an estimated 2.4 million rice growers in the Philippines, with a total acreage of 4.8 million hectares and with up to 36% of rice grown via direct seeded option versus wet paddy. Direct seeded rice uses roughly 50% less water to grow, uses less labor per day compared to wet paddy,” BASF Agricultural Solutions Asia-Pacific Senior Vice-President Simone Barg said.
“The innovation is best understood as an integration of seed traits and chemistry. The herbicide tolerant traits allow farmers to control a range of weeds through an easy, over-the-top application of a targeted herbicide without harming the rice crop,” they said in a joint statement. The licensing agreement between BASF and Seedworks Philippines will also lead to the development and commercialization of new non-GM herbicide tolerant hybrid rice systems to increase both productivity and sustainability.
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