Stewards of Canadian Agriculture
Product Stewardship
Bayer is firmly committed to its legal, ethical and moral obligation to ensure that its products and technologies are safe and environmentally responsible. Bayer demonstrates this commitment through Product Stewardship.
Product Stewardship efforts at Bayer are supported by the industry-wide efforts of organizations like Excellence Through Stewardship®, an affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organizations (BIO), the Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) and the Canadian Corn Pest Coalition (CCPC).
To ensure farmers reap all the benefits of its products, Bayer:
- Explains and promotes proper and responsible use of its products
- Manages product identity, integrity and quality
- Meets or exceeds all government, industry and self-imposed regulations and approvals
- Manages market impacts associated with product introduction
- Continues stewardship of products in the marketplace
Canada Seed Intellectual Property Protection Program
At Bayer we are committed to providing access to the latest seed and trait innovations. Part of this commitment is ensuring the protection of our seed Intellectual Property (IP).
Protecting our patent and IP rights, protects our ability to fuel the continued and vital research and development of innovative products that sustain long-term productivity and profitability for farmers.
We are committed to a program that effectively protects our IP rights AND maintains a level playing field for all farmers.
Anyone with a question or concern about seed intellectual property, including a saved seed tip, can speak with a Bayer representative or contact us anonymously:
- Call: 1-888-283-6847
- Mail: Seed and Trait Stewardship, Suite 130, 160 Quarry Park Blvd. SE, Calgary, AB T2C 3G3
Technology Use Guide
The Technology Use Guide (TUG) provides a concise source of technical information about Bayer's current portfolio of technology products, and sets forth the requirements and guidelines for the use of these products. As a user of Bayer technology, it is important that you are familiar with and follow certain management practices. Please read all of the information pertaining to the technology you will be using, including stewardship and related information.
