Stockton enters distribution agreement in New Zealand for Timorex Gold
“The synergy between Grosafe Chemicals and Stockton STK is very high as both companies are committed to the research, development and marketing of bio-based solutions to improve plant health in a wide variety of crops without compromising environmental integrity.” explained Guy Elitzur, CEO of Stockton STK. “This is another significant confirmation of our product’s platform, paving the way for the flow of our new and innovative products and for sustainable crop protection.”
Timorex Gold has proven prophylactic and curative efficacy against a broad spectrum of diseases in a wide range of crops and is suitable for use in conventional and organic agriculture and can be applied year-round without inducing fungi resistance the company states. Its components provide multiple action mechanisms against fungal and bacterial crop diseases, offering effective and sustainable control.
“This is great news for the New Zealand grape industry, said Mark Yortt, Managing Director of Grosafe Chemicals. Timorex Gold presents a true alternative for grape producers as this natural fungicide enables chemical load reduction and is a highly effective resistance management tool. It’s a new generation of biofungicides which can be integrated into conventional, IPM and organic production.”
Grosafe started trailing the product in New Zealand vineyards in spring 2014 and Yortt expects growers, advisors and retailers will welcome its registration for a number of reasons. Timorex Gold will complement Grosafe Chemicals comprehensive fungicides’ portfolio, providing growers a unique natural solution for their vineyard production, in line with the industries objective of sustainable production.
For more information:
Judy Jamuy
Stockton
Tel: +972 52 7599242
judy@stockton-ag.com
www.stockton-ag.com
Mark Yortt
Tel: +64 7 572 2662
mark@grosafe.co.nz
www.grosafe.co.nz