Syngenta has received notification from the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture of import approval for its Agrisure Duracade trait. The approval covers corn grain and processing co-products, including dried distillers grains (DDGs), for food and feed use.

“Obtaining this regulatory approval opens up new opportunities for our corn seed portfolio," said CEO Erik Fyrwald. "Growers can expect more choice and exciting new hybrids that offer elite genetics plus the latest in corn rootworm control technology.” 

Corn rootworm costs U.S. growers more than $1 billion annually due to yield losses and costs of control measures. Agrisure Duracade, which features a unique mode of action, helps deliver control of corn rootworm for a healthier corn crop with higher yield potential.

The Agrisure Duracade trait has completed the Food and Drug Administration consultation process, received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency and has been fully deregulated by the USDA since 2013.

Source: Syngenta