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February 2010 Monsanto and BASF — working together for better results!
23 June 2009 GDARD announces Biotechnology Awards – The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) has today announced a comprehensive incentive scheme for those involved in the Biotechnology sector in the region.
4 June 2009 Constitutional Court hearing – In August 2002, the Biowatch Trust, a non-governmental organisation, launched court proceedings in the High Court, demanding access to a very broad range of information held by the Registrar of Genetic Resources. Biowatch’s request for information was framed extremely broadly and did not identify specific information sought by Biowatch.
March, 2009 Monsanto gives away Maxxum 140 CAB (104 kW) tractor at gala evening – The 50 finalists of the DEKALB-tractor competition and other guest from the agricultural paternity attended a gala evening at Kievits Kroon outside Pretoria on Friday 13 March to find out who the winners of the three tractors would be. |
May, 2009 Update on Pollination Variations in Three White Maize Hybrids in South Africa
April, 2009 Monsanto Announces Results of First Phase of White Maize Inquiry - Next Phase Will Determine Farmer Compensation
May, 2005 The new seed processing plant under construction.. From January 2006 Monsanto will process maize seed at this new plant next to the dryer in Lichtenburg. |
October, 2008 Maize producers to prepare themselves for farm inspections – Crop biotechnology brought a new dimension into grain production. Gene characteristics such as herbicide resistance or Roundup Ready® crops, stalk borer protection or YieldGard®-crops, have been available over the past couple of years in South Africa in crops such as cotton, soya beans and maize. This technology does not only increase yields, but also gives the producer added benefits with regard to management and environmental practices. |
November, 2003 Not only is efficacy important when looking at herbicides, but one must also ask how safe it is for the crop. The past season was characterized by low grain prices and it became very clear that it would be fatal to plant maize if the true potential of the soil and the hybrid can't be reached. |
April,2003 Latitude Newsletter Monsanto has pledged its commitment to ongoing dialogue and transparency, respect for people worldwide, and for the sharing of knowledge and benefits with all interested parties. |
06/11/03 Explore Other Soil Management Options Before Using Deep Tillage. If poor crop rotation caused the problem in the first place and you're not going to change it by deep ripping. |
