Dear Reader,
Would you like to know how to maintain the optimum light for your crops whilst protecting greenhouse films from UV light damages and harsh agrochemicals?
Would you like to know how to improve the effectiveness of your agrochemicals?
This edition of the Agriculture Update gives an update on Ciba® TINUVIN® NOR™ technology for light stabilizers and Ciba® COMPANION® Gold glyphosate adjuvant. Also, we are delighted to be able to introduce to you a brand new product, Ciba® ALCOSORB® Pearl.
Best regards,
Your Agriculture team at Ciba
Ciba® TINUVIN® NOR™ light stabilizers - extends the life of your agricultural plastics even with treatments of sulphur and chlorine burning
Learn about the effect of lights stabilizers in the production of tomatoes in greenhouses. Films were tested over two years in order to verify the variation of total transparency to solar radiation. Three polyethylene (LDPE) materials were used: one stabilized with nickel and benzophenone, one with tertiary HALS and the third with NOR™.
- Film di copertura diversamente stabilizzati e produzione del pomodoro -
In Italian with English summary (PDF/0.04MB )
Ciba® COMPANION® Gold – for improved effectiveness of your agrochemicals
 | COMPANION® Gold is a unique patented adjuvant system containing a formulation of spray drift retardants and water conditioning agents.
With its 6-way mode of action for improved efficacy, COMPANION® Gold is an ideal adjuvant to be used with all glyphosate formulations. |
Download Product Review (PDF/1.7MB) and learn about field trials conducted on Oilseed Rape.
New Ciba® ALCOSORB® Pearl - for optimum plant growth
 | A brand new product is available to optimize the growth of your plants. Ciba is pleased to introduce an innovative water retaining polymer called Ciba® ALCOSORB® Pearl. Product Brief (PDF/0.2MB) |
 | Pedro Caldari
Account Manager
Latin America
Pedro is a member of our Agriculture team in Latin America. |  | Orene Cabot
Account Manager
Southern Europe
Working closely with Ms. Luz Enseñat, Orene is a key member of our Agriculture team in Spain and Portugal. |
In his current roles he supports the agriculture customers of three segments, Plastic Additives, Coating Effects and Water & Paper Treatment, on specific projects within agriculture.
Pedro is an Agronomic Engineer with a Master's Degree in Plant Pathology and Commercial Management. He joined Ciba in January 2006 after spending over 13 years in agribusiness. Pedro’s main role is technical support and sales across the Ciba Agriculture business around Latin America. 
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More recently she has also been supporting our sales in Israel and Jordan.
Orene studied Agriculture Engineering in the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos of Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Spain and she specialized her career in Plant Production. After gaining some experience in other companies Orene joined Ciba in 2004. Her main role is sales and technical support for Ciba micronutrient chelates, but Orene is also highly involved in the development of new, innovative and high-value products for Ciba Agriculture portfolio.
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