Velocity® SP Herbicide Now Sold Exclusively Through Nufarm in Canada

Calgary, AB [April 13, 2015] – Nufarm Agriculture Inc. is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of Velocity SP Herbicide for use on golf courses and sod farms to reduce annual bluegrass stands, and suppress dandelions, white clover and dollar spot in turf.

Velocity SP (bispyribac-sodium) is a Group 2 post-emergent herbicide that provides golf course superintendents and sod producers the only option in Canada for effectively removing annual bluegrass (Poa annua) from turf. Velocity selectively reduces the presence of Poa annua with certain species of turf, including creeping bentgrass, perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue.

“Velocity is a very unique management tool for the Canadian turf industry and Nufarm is very happy to add it to our arsenal of turf solutions,” says Sabrina Bladon, Eastern Marketing Manager for Nufarm Agriculture Inc. “Golf superintendents and sod farmers are very familiar with the problems annual bluegrass causes on turf, and Velocity is the only product available for effective control.”

Used in a programmed approach, Velocity can be applied to established turf to gradually transition Poa annua from the turf species. The severity of infestation, along with desired level and speed of control, determine the most appropriate control program. Annual bluegrass usually stops growing within 3 to 7 days of treatment, and turns yellow or brown within 7 to 14 days after treatment.

Velocity SP is registered for use on golf courses and sod farms in Canada, and was previously marketed exclusively in Canada through Engage Agro.

Nufarm also markets Tourney® Fungicide, Arena® 50 WG Insecticide and Trillion® Turf Herbicide for the Canadian turf market.

About Nufarm Agriculture Inc. Nufarm Agriculture Inc. is the Canadian subsidiary of Nufarm Limited, a leading manufacturer, supplier and marketer of crop protection products based in Australia. Nufarm has one of the broadest and fastest growing portfolios which are comprised of proprietary and off-patent branded products. Nufarm products are manufactured locally in our Calgary plant and are custom made to suit the diverse Canadian growing conditions. For more information please call our Product Information Line at 1-800-868-5444 or visit our website at www.nufarm.ca.

For more information, contact:
Sabrina Bladon
Eastern Marketing Manager Nufarm Agriculture Inc.
sabrina.bladon@ca.nufarm.com

Always read and follow label directions. Arena®, Tourney®, Trillion® and Velocity® are registered trademarks of Valent U.S.A. Corporation.