‘How Southwest farmers can redefine weed management’
Wacot Agrochemical and Fertiliser Ltd, member of Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group, has given tips to Southwest farmers on solving waste management challenges.
The firm, at an event in Iseyin Oyo State, introduced its “advanced” herbicide, Dragon Super, to over 5,000 farmers and traditional heads, saying the product would redefine weed management in the region
In a statement, the firm described Dragon Super as a “non-selective, post-emergence broad-spectrum herbicide engineered to control annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. Its introduction addresses a crucial pain point for farmers, offering benefits that revolutionise farming practice in Nigeria.”
Murari Sharma, managing director, said: “Dragon Super is not just a product but a technology. This technology says ‘Half dose, Double Result.’ Food insecurity is a big problem. Therefore, there is need to creatively improve yield.
“With Dragon Super comes yield enhancement. The product not only kills weeds, it also boosts crop production by minimum 25 per cent…
“This product launched last year and we have been going to different parts where we have strong farming communities and agribusinesses.
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Director of Human Resources at TGI Agribusiness, Amaka Bifom, said: “Dragon Super is designed to help farmers control weeds…”
At the event, the company honoured farmers using Dragon Super and its top distributors in Southwest.
An awardee distributor, Alabi Olufunso, head of Fountain of Joy Agrochemical Nigeria Enterprise Farms, hailed WACOT for its foresight in providing solutions for farmers.
“Dragon Super is an effective and reliable product. As a dealer, I distribute it, and I can tell this product farmers cannot resist. People have used it, and the feedback from them is encouraging… ‘‘
