Print This PageHundreds attend Roundup Ready® accreditation courses
(Melbourne, 12 February 2009) Growers and agronomists are turning up in droves to the Roundup Ready accreditation courses held by Monsanto across Victoria and NSW. Over four hundred people have already attended the courses that are designed to provide farmers with the agronomic and commercial information they require if they choose to grow Roundup Ready canola in 2009.
There are sixteen accreditation courses in all and attendees have the opportunity to ask questions about any component of the program. Growers must be accredited to enter into a Technology User Agreement with Monsanto.
Growers are most interested in the practicalities of growing Roundup Ready and are asking about the features and benefits of the technology, co-existence and stewardship principles, resistance management, when and how to apply herbicide in-crop, crop safety, machinery hygiene and the Technology User Agreements.
Tony May, Canola Business Lead, Monsanto said, “After the success of the 2008 season, preliminary enquiries have exceeded our expectations and we anticipate many more growers and agronomists will attend these accreditations”.
The accreditation courses held throughout February and March takes attendees through the requirements for accreditation and details the next steps for those who are considering signing a Technology User Agreement. Growers wishing to attend an accreditation course should contact Monsanto directly to locate their nearest course date, time and venue.
Media inquiries should be directed to:
Monsanto Australia Ltd
Honi McNaughton
Public Affairs Manager
(03) 9522 7105 / 0418 324 894
