Due to this technology it is possible for the rice grower to have selective and environmently-friendly weed management. The herbicide Liberty is a very effective product for the control of the grass weed red rice.
Brazil is one of the greatest rice importers in the world.
Approximately 2 million tonnes of rice are imported every year as was in 1998. For Brazil, the field trials with genetically modified rice crops are a step towards independence from imports. AgrEvo ist a global player in Biotechnology, Seeds, Crop Protection and Environmental Health. The company markets a wide range of products for enhancing crop production, together with applications for urban pest control. AgrEvo operates in more than 70 countries with approx.