Dow’s Crop Protection Sales Climb 4%

South America accounted for 38% of Nufarm crop protection sales in the first half — more than any other region — compared with 31% in 2013.

STATEMENT protects plants pre- and postemergence.

Compliance costs to be passed on to downstream users, and ultimately all Chinese agrochemical producers.

Product could affect long term regional geopolitical situation.

Transportation costs could hamper profits despite record production.

Late demand for crop protection products to cut into first-quarter profit.

Review underway of manufacturing operations in New Zealand.

Off-patent opportunities abound once marketing and manufacturing companies understand each other and pool their knowledge.

Registration is for pre and post-emergence applications on rice.