The cooperation between Momentive Advanced Materials and the Ministry of Agriculture has achieved remarkable results in saving water and environmental protection

Recently, Momentive High-tech Materials Group (formerly GE Advanced Materials Group) and the Ministry of Agriculture in Beijing jointly announced the latest trial and promotion results of the China- promoted pesticide spraying technology cooperation project. In the past two years, the use of the Momentive Silwet series of products in various areas of major agricultural production areas nationwide has achieved remarkable results. Relevant data show that using Silwet products can reduce the use of pesticides by 20% to 30%, while saving up to 50% of water use. At present, farmland in more than 500 counties and cities in 16 provinces and cities nationwide has adopted this product. In the past two years, the total amount of pesticide effective ingredients has been reduced by about 230 tons, and the water saving has exceeded 300,000 tons.
According to relevant technical experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, there are 1.8 billion mu of arable land in China, and the annual use of pesticides amounts to 160,000 tons. Excessive use of pesticides causes serious pesticide residues in crops and causes serious pollution to soil, water, and other natural resources. By using the innovative technology of Momentive Advanced Materials Group, it can save water resources and reduce the damage of pesticides to the environment. Calculated according to the country's 1.8 billion mu cultivated area, it can save 75 kg water per mu (50% savings, 5 times per year). If all Silwet additives are used, the country can save at least 135 million tons of spray water and pesticide usage ( Provincial drug 30%) can save about 48,000 tons.
Motuo Hi-tech Materials Group and the Ministry of Agriculture and its subordinate agricultural technology promotion center signed a memorandum of cooperation in pesticide spraying technology in November 2005, and launched a series of experimental training and promotion in key agricultural areas throughout the country. In 2008, Momentive High-tech Materials Group will continue to carry out in-depth cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, hold more technical seminars and technical briefing for farmers in more provinces and cities. It is expected that professional training will be provided for more than 40,000 agricultural technicians. , To further improve the grass-roots technicians and farmers' ideas and application of pesticide technology, so that more farmland and crops benefit from it.
The Momentive Advanced Materials Group's Silwet product line is a silicone surfactant that enables sprayed agrochemicals to perform better and is easier to adhere to the blades than conventional surfactants. And wetting performance, through the pores faster penetration and rain erosion. This excellent spreadability means that only a small amount of pesticide spray is required to obtain the desired coverage effect and control effect, and the resistance to rain erosion improves the reliability of the medication.

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