In the chase for yield, newer
Higher yields
are now achieved on roughly the same number of hectares as in
Top five wheat producing regions:
million tons
750
Second-most-produced
Wheat production
Septoria tritici
• Spread by wind and rain splashing
• Thrives in cool,
• Infection can occur within
• Symptoms of infection will
• Leaf damage reduces photosynthesis and plant productivity
• In severe infections, yield
Fungal disease
Inatreq™ active helps farmers protect their crops, yields and farming livelihoods.
Works on a unique site
No cross-resistance with existing fungicide groups used in cereals
Low use rate: as little as 60 g/h
Formulated active ingredient derived from natural substance (UK-2A)
Degrades rapidly in the environment*
Stops respiration in certain
Prevents spore spreading
Preventive action lasts
Provides more flexibility for farmers to apply fungicide
Farmers
• Ensuring reliable supply
*UK-2A degrades to naturally occurring inert products within 14 days.
Keeping wheat
Wheat is Worth Protecting
• Wheat cultivation dates back to 10,000 B.C.
of the world’s wheat is used for human consumption
Over 95%
Important source of carbohydrates and dietary fiber
Leading source of vegetable protein
Wheat is 13% protein
Wheat is highly adaptable and genetically diverse,
which helped it
spread to farms
all over the world.
Feeding