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GURUGRAM, INDIA (May 2024) – Savannah Seeds is excited to announce the beta launch of RiceReach® FullPage® in the Indian market. This new application is designed to complement the FullPage Rice Cropping Solution and poised to make significant strides in transforming India's agricultural practices.

With the introduction of FullPage in India, Savannah underscores its dedication to transforming farming methods in the region. Specifically designed for direct-seeded rice (DSR), FullPage brings together SmartRice® genetics, SQUAD™ seed treatment, the FullPage unique IMI herbicide tolerance trait, and ADAMA’s Vezir herbicide. A comprehensive rice cropping system, with FullPage farmers can maximize their crop’s performance.

RiceReach FullPage is a digital platform designed to connect farmers with the broader rice farming ecosystem. It facilitates the exchange of information and is specifically tailored to guide farmers in growing DRS hybrid rice, offering personalized agronomy advice and recommendations.

The first in a suite of services, this is application specifically tailored to support Indian farmers with the transition from transplanted rice to direct seeded rice with the FullPage Rice Cropping Solution.

Ajai Rana, Asia Pacific Business Head commented, "RiceReach is designed to be a tool for farmers seeking to transform their rice farming practices. By providing access to agronomy knowledge and practical tools, we're helping farmers navigate the transition to more sustainable practices with confidence."

The application is now available to farmers in Northern and Central India on Android devices. It features an agronomy section that guides farmers through each stage of FullPage rice cultivation, from field preparation to harvest. This ensures a thorough understanding and implementation of best practices tailored to their specific farm conditions. The app also provides detailed guidelines on the optimal use of ADAMA’s Vezir, the herbicide ideally suited for the FullPage Rice Cropping Solution ensuring effective weed management.

"RiceReach enables us to digitally connect with millions of farmers across India, offering support and accelerating the transition to DSR practices,” said RiceTec CTO, Chakra Sankaraiah. “It marks the beginning of a new era in Indian agriculture, paving the way for more sustainable and profitable rice farming."

Additional features include customer support through a chat function, enabling farmers to connect with experts for guidance on seed sowing, pest control, plant nutrition, and more. Farmers can personalize their app experience by inputting their farm's boundaries and details, which allows for tailored advice and strategies.

The integrated weather feature provides location-specific updates, helping farmers plan their activities according to weather conditions. Moreover, the app facilitates direct connections between farmers and distributors, streamlining the process of purchasing FullPage products.

Customer success stories featured in the app illustrate the benefits realized by farmers already using the FullPage. These benefits include significant reductions in groundwater usage, labor costs, and greenhouse gas emissions, alongside increased yields compared to traditional DSR methods. These stories foster farmer trust and highlight the positive impact of the FullPage solution.

RiceReach embodies Savannah’s commitment to empowering farmers by providing innovative solutions that address today's most pressing agricultural challenges. By supporting farmers in their journey towards sustainable farming practices, Savannah is paving the way for a significant shift in rice cultivation in India.

About Savannah Seeds

Savannah Seeds, a subsidiary of RiceTec, is a leading technology-based rice company committed to developing SmartRice® with high yields and value-added traits. With a vision for sustainable rice agriculture that benefits farmers, consumers, and the planet, Savannah Seeds aims to lead innovation in the sector. To learn more about Savannah Seeds, visit www.savannahseeds.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, Google Plus or WhatsApp 0 95997 67127.

GURUGRAM, INDIA (May 2024) – Savannah Seeds proudly unveils its groundbreaking FullPage® Rice Cropping Solution to the Indian market in  collaboration with ADAMA. Specifically designed for direct-seeded rice (DSR), FullPage brings together SmartRice® genetics, SQUAD™ seed treatment, the FullPage unique IMI herbicide tolerance trait, and ADAMA’s Vezir herbicide. As a comprehensive rice cropping system, FullPage is poised to reshape rice cultivation in India.

Mr. Ajai Rana, RiceTec’s Asia Pacific Business Head CEO of Savannah Seeds, emphasized the urgency of adopting FullPage technology. Rana stated, "The FullPage cropping solution will bring about a revolution in rice cultivation by addressing the critical issue of weed management. It not only enhances farmers' income but also conserves water, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, thus safeguarding our environment for future generations."

Engineered specifically for DSR, FullPage integrates SmartRice hybrid rice genetics especially developed for direct-seeded rice to optimize crop performance. SQUAD seed treatment improves germination, protects from pests and diseases, and enhances overall performance. Tackling one of the greatest challenges in rice farming, the FullPage cropping solution features ADAMA's Vezir herbicide, specifically designed to control stubborn weeds like weedy rice, grasses and sedges. Traditional DSR practices often struggle with weed management and inconsistent germination, leading to lower yields. FullPage's advanced herbicide tolerance technology effectively combats these issues, delivering a comprehensive weed control to enable success of DSR practice while protecting yields.

"We're thrilled to partner with RiceTec in introducing the FullPage® Rice Cropping Solution to India. This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions for rice farmers, tailored to their needs," said Sahin Ozkan, General Manager of ADAMA India. "FullPage not only tackles weed management challenges but also promotes sustainability, aligning with the most advanced agricultural practices in the world. With its advanced technology and benefits like reduced groundwater usage and increased yields, FullPage offers a new approach to rice cultivation. We're dedicated to supporting the adoption of FullPage among Indian farmers."

The introduction of FullPage technology presents a holistic approach for farmers, yielding significant advantages including the reduction of groundwater usage by as much as 30%, substantial savings ranging from Rs 3000-4000 per acre in labor costs, higher yields compared to conventional DSR methods, and a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions by 25-30%.

The launch of FullPage in India marks an exciting opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices in the country. Leading the charge are two pioneering FullPage rice hybrids: Sava 134 and Sava 127, tailored to excel in key regions such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh, catering to early to medium maturity segments.

FullPage is a total-package rice cropping system that is fully supported by a team of technical service representatives to make a positive impact on today’s farmers. These experts are readily available to assist growers in adjusting to this new cropping solution and advising on best practices for the use of Vezir for each farm. Highlighting our dedication, over the three years, the Savannah team has conducted nearly 500 demonstrations, reaching more than 17,000 farmers through field visits and demonstrations. Farmers quickly recognized the benefits of the FullPage system, favoring direct seeding over transplanting. This transformative solution addresses challenges such as water scarcity, labor-intensive practices, and weed management, paving the way for a significant shift to sustainable farming practices.

"With FullPage, we're not just introducing a product; we're transforming an entire industry,” continued Rana. “Through dedicated effort and extensive farmer collaboration, we're bringing cutting-edge technology to address critical agricultural challenges in India, from water management to weed control. FullPage holds the promise of enhancing livelihoods and ensuring a sustainable future for farmers and the environment. This launch marks a significant step towards our vision of fostering sustainable rice agriculture that delivers lasting value for farmers, consumers, and the planet."

Powered by FullPage, farmers can maximize their crop’s performance leading to bountiful harvests. With this powerful partnership, Savannah and ADAMA strive to deliver ever-improving solutions for rice farmers, today and tomorrow.

About Savannah Seeds

Savannah Seeds, a subsidiary of RiceTec, is a leading technology-based rice company committed to developing SmartRice® with high yields and value-added traits. With a vision for sustainable rice agriculture that benefits farmers, consumers, and the planet, Savannah Seeds aims to lead innovation in the sector. To learn more about Savannah Seeds, visit www.savannahseeds.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, Google Plus or WhatsApp 0 95997 67127.

About ADAMA

ADAMA Ltd. is a global leader in crop protection, providing solutions to farmers across the world to combat weeds, insects, and disease. ADAMA has one of the widest and most diverse portfolios of active ingredients in the world, as well as state-of-the-art R&D, manufacturing, and formulation facilities. With a culture that empowers our people to listen to farmers and ideate from the field, ADAMA is uniquely positioned to offer a vast array of distinctive mixtures, formulations, and high-quality differentiated products, delivering solutions that meet local farmer and customer needs in over 100 countries globally. For more information, visit us at www.ADAMA.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and X®.

ALVIN, TX (January, 2024) – RiceTec announced the appointment of Kay Kuenker, Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Agrilytics, LLC., to its Board of Directors. In addition to her role with RiceTec, Kuenker will also serve on the Board of the Liechtenstein Group, the parent company of RiceTec. As a member of the board, Kuenker will provide valuable insight and support as RiceTec furthers its mission to lead innovation for sustainable rice agriculture.

"We are delighted to welcome Kay to our board," said Karsten Neuffer, CEO of RiceTec. "Her extensive background in agriculture and her insights into the technological requirements and sustainable solutions sought by farmers will be invaluable assets to RiceTec. Her guidance will prove invaluable to both our company and our customers."

Kuenker has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Agrilytics, LLC, an agronomic technology company based in Indiana, USA, since March 2020. Based on its proprietary technologies, the company provides farmers with recommendations for inputs and operational advice.

From October 2016 to March 2019, Kuenker served as Executive Vice President at Cibus, LLC, a biotechnology company focused on gene editing in agriculture, responsible for strategy development. Prior to that, she spent nearly 30 years at Dow AgroSciences (DAS) (now part of Corteva), including nine years on the Corporate Management Team, from 2007 to 2015 in various leadership positions in different business units and most recently served as Global Vice President of DAS Government, Public and Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability.

Kuenker is also a member of the Advisory Board for Women in Agribusiness and AgriNovus Indiana and has served on several boards, including AgroFresh Solutions, LLC, National FFA, Food & Ag Governing Body of BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization), CropLife Canada, and the European Crop Protection Association.

She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University.

"We are very pleased to welcome Kuenker to our Board of Directors. Her impressive career makes her an invaluable addition to our team. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry will be of great value to both the Liechtenstein Group and RiceTec," says Johannes Meran, CEO of the Liechtenstein Group.

"I am honored to be part of the Board of Directors of the Liechtenstein Group Holding AG. This role offers me a unique opportunity to contribute my knowledge and experience to drive the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry. I look forward to working with the team of the Liechtenstein Group and RiceTec to make a positive contribution," says Kuenker about her appointment.

ALVIN, TX (December 4, 2023) – Since its inception in 1988, RiceTec has been at the forefront of sustainable rice agriculture, continually setting new standards in the industry. Dr. José Ré, a key figure on the company’s leadership team, is retiring from his role of Global Head of Research and Development by end of March 2024.

As we bid farewell to Dr. Re, it is an opportunity to acknowledge the legacy he leaves behind. Under his leadership,the RiceTec R&D program has flourished globally and positioned the company as a leader in sustainable rice agriculture with a market-leading portfolio of commercial hybrids that were launched in India, US, Mercosur, and various export markets. His vision and relentless pursuit of excellence have driven the company to new heights as well as shaped the wider rice seed industry.

Ré's influence extends well beyond RiceTec. He has also served on the Boards of the International Seed Federation and the American Seed Trade Association, which are the voice of the global and US seed industry with a mission to create the best environment for the global movement of healthy, quality seed, and promote plant breeding and innovation in seeds. His tenure on various committees, including more than eight years on the Illegal Seed Practices Coordination Group and nearly 11 years on the Intellectual Property Coordination Group, has been instrumental in lending a voice to the more than 7,000 members in 70 countries. In 2015 Jose was appointed by the US Agriculture Secretary to the US Plant Variety Protection Board, where he served representing the seed industry sector.

Reflecting on Ré's tenure, CEO Karsten Neuffer remarked, “José's 19-year tenure at RiceTec has been characterized by extraordinary leadership and visionary foresight, consistently steering us towards groundbreaking achievements in sustainable rice agriculture. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

Succeeding Dr. Ré will be Dr. Amitabh Mohanty as the new Head of Global Research and Development. An experienced R&D leader with a demonstrated history of innovation and product development, Dr. Mohanty joins us in our vision of a sustainable rice agriculture that creates more value for farmers, consumers, and the planet.

As a member of the executive leadership team, Dr. Mohanty will play a pivotal role in driving forward product development, aligning research initiatives with market demands, and upholding RiceTec’s commitment to sustainability. His expertise will be invaluable in translating RiceTec’s strategy into an actionable R&D agenda, a high-performing product pipeline, overseeing transformation of the global breeding organization, guiding trait discovery and development, and advancing gene editing efforts.

Before joining RiceTec, Dr. Mohanty served at Corteva Agriscience as Leader of Global Biotech Operations, Trait Discovery Operations Leader, and Program Leader, Ag Productivity, and Insect Control Traits.His contributions there were key to the success of their trait pipeline. Dr.Mohanty brings rich experience and expertise in trait discovery, technology, and product development in rice. His domain knowledge is well recognized by external peers. He was invited to serve as a member of the Genome engineering Task Force of the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.

Dr. Mohanty holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Department of Plant Molecular Biology at the University of Delhi South Campus, India, and did his post-doctoral studies at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory,New York. He is a contributor to scientific literature with numerous journal articles and patents to his name, as well as a rich history of participation in scientific conferences and symposiums.

Dr. Mohanty’s expertise promises to continue our legacy of innovation in sustainable rice agriculture. We look forward to this new era of growth and discovery, firmly committed to our mission for the benefit of farmers,consumers, and the planet.

The FullPage™ Rice Cropping Solution and Preface and Postscript herbicides, and SQUAD™ seed treatment technologies have been released by RiceTec and ADAMA for the 2019 growing season. FullPage™ represents a new generation of improved IMI herbicide tolerance for rice seed; improving yields, herbicide tolerance and early-season disease and insect protection. RiceTec will release a limited amount of four long-grain hybrids within the FullPage™ system. FullPage™ hybrids show a marked improvement in tolerance to IMI herbicides. This improved tolerance reduces the risk of crop response during stressful growing conditions and in overlap situations, and increases overall yield. This reduces stress for the grower and improves application, timing and flooding flexibility. The FullPage™ Cropping Solution includes the use of Preface™ (imazethapyr) and Postscript™ (imazamox) herbicides. Preface tackles troublesome rice weeds such as red, weedy and feral rice and barnyard grass. It combines post-emergence and residual activity. Postscript can be applied post-emergence or post-flood for any escapes. The four FullPage™ products being released for 2019 and protected by SQUAD include: RT7321 FP, RT7322 FP, RT7521 FP, and RT7221 FP. These new hybrids will include RiceTec’s new seed treatment system SQUAD™. The SQUAD system highlights a special treatment technology that creates a smooth surface that allows for better seed identification, improved flowability and planting, and more uniform seed distribution throughout the field, along with proven fungicide and insecticide treatments. RiceTec and ADAMA provide this total-package weed management system that is fully supported by a team of technical service representatives to make a positive impact on today’s farmers. These representatives are readily available to assist growers in adjusting to this new cropping solution and advising on best practices for use of Preface and Postscript for each farm.

It is very proud moment that Savannah^® Seeds have become one of the Most preferred Rice seed brand in North India this year. We thank our smart farmers who with all their trust have started a change by using the smart rice^® products, which are new age paddy seeds specially made after years of research to bring more vigor and increase the productivity of farmers with better quality produce.

smart Rice^® have been prepared keeping in thought that the ever increasing demand of food can now only be fulfilled by more Productivity from the same unit of land. Hence the POWER of FOUR has made perfect fit for North India and farmers are getting better produce, more productivity.

Looking forward for better Paddy farming, more happy farmers.