Monsanto and Sumitomo Chemical expand their weed management
collaboration to South America

ST. LOUIS ( Dec. 8th, 2014) -- Monsanto Company and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (SCC) announced
they have entered into long-term agreements for weed management collaboration in Brazil andArgentina, expanding their ongoing strategic partnership under their North American Agreement.
The objective of these new agreements is the continuation of the mutually-beneficial joint marketing
initiative through Monsanto´s weed management program Roundup Ready PLUS® Crop Management
Solutions. These recommendations help to promote the proper management of weeds and now
includes SCC’s Flumioxazin herbicide brands.
The Roundup Ready PLUS platform allows farmers to maximize the benefits of their Roundup Readycrops, using the platform's recommendations, which are designed to provide effective and sustainableweed control benefits for farmers. The recent inclusion of Flumioxazin in the Roundup Ready PLUS
platform can provide farmers with an additional option to manage resistant and tough to control weeds
such as Conyza.
“These agreements provide a clear path forward in cooperative weed management initiatives, andcreates value for farmers using the Roundup Ready PLUS platform. It can deliver to farmers the best
management solutions to face the growing challenges in Argentina and Brazil and follows goodagronomic practices,” according to Celeste Balbi, Monsanto’s Global Weed Management Marketing
Lead.
Kimitoshi Umeda, General Manager, Crop Protection Division – International for SCC, said, "Thiscollaboration will be a key tool for weed management solutions in Brazil and Argentina, offering new
herbicides choices supported by the highly advanced and extensive R&D expertise of both companies."
Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

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About Sumitomo Chemical
Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range ofproducts globally in the fields of basic chemicals, petrochemicals, IT-related chemicals, health &crop sciences, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2013 were
US$21.8 billion (JPY2.24 trillion). For additional information, visit the company’s website atwww.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/.