Since August 2013 traditional Field’s Days of DuPont Pioneer last on the territory of all regions of Ukraine. Events already passed on Vinnychyna, in Lviv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Rivne and other cities, and gathered more than 1000 guests. Growers got skilled advices about the technology of growing and selection of sunflower and corn hybrids brand Pioneer® directly from the representatives of the company who work in these areas and know a specific of the each region.

It should be noted that DuPont Pioneer owns the biggest network of the research of sunflower in Europe that works after five scientific programs and make a trials on more than hundred thousands areas in different countries - from Spain to Russia. To repose in registration of exactly those hybrids of sunflower that can provide highest productivity and stability in unfavorable terms the company carries out the selection of these hybrids on tough standards during a few years testing in different localities. To guarantee a receipt of stable high harvests DuPont Pioneer by the application of innovative methods creates the hybrids of sunflower with firmness to the drought and to basic illnesses that meet in Europe and Ukraine.

Also the company has a considerable experience in the corn selection. In 1957 Pioneer began research with the study of firmness of plants to the drought by creation of the separate plant-breeding stations, and since then constantly perfects the hybrids of corn in relation to drought- and heat-tolerance. From 2009 the company doubled financing of the research programs. For today in Europe eight plant-breeding stations of DuPont Pioneer carry out testing of the most productive hybrids of corn in the conditions of the controlled moistening with the aim of their further selection after firmness to the drought. Among the registered hybrids DuPont Pioneer pays attention of producers to products with firmness to the drought of the brand Pioneer®, because a drought is a serious problem in Ukraine, and the use of these drought-resisting hybrids will provide permanent harvests and profitability of growing corn.

In DuPont Pioneer about 150 people work in Ukraine, including over 70 agriculturists-consultants who promote products of the brand Pioneer® in Ukraine and render agronomical support to the clients. Also the company cooperates with Ukrainian growers who give the fields for realization of scientific researches and sow the paternal forms of hybrids Pioneer®.  DuPont Pioneer aims to supply to the market high-quality products and give clients experience of its usage.

***

DuPont Pioneer is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering Success®. www.pioneer.com

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.

#   #   #

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, Science with Service Delivering Success®, and PIONEER® are trademarks or registered trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.