Web-based agronomy training for Fazor

UK - July 30, 2007

Dow AgroSciences is inviting potato advisors and growers to utilise the updated web-based training module on Fazor to help them improve their understanding of this product and also to earn CPD BASIS points in the process.  This module can be found on-line at http://www.fazor.co.uk.

"The web is an important information provider and we see it being a key way of getting practical information on our products to users and advisors.  This web-based system has been updated and improved, but retains the basic information on the problems that this product controls, on what the product is, on how it works and how to get the best from it.  Those completing the modules will be entitled to earn one CPD BASIS point, "says John Sellars, Marketing Specialist for Dow AgroSciences.

"Fazor (maleic hydrazide) is the only in-potato field solution for the control of volunteer potatoes, which are a source of blight, viruses and potato cyst nematodes.  Applied at the right time and under the right conditions, data shows that Fazor gives 75% control or more of potato volunteers in following crops.  It will also inhibit sprouting in store and can be used in an integrated programme with CIPC.  In order to optimize the performance of Fazor, there are a number of criteria that need to be met and the updated web-enabled training module ensures that advisors and users of Fazor understand how it works and how they can get the best from it," says John.