Springfield Agro LTD partners RiceCo to boost rice farming in Nigeria

RiceCo was founded in 1997 by industry professionals whose vision was to meet the specific technology needs of rice farmers. We combine field experience, scientific research and innovative thinking to solve the most challenging crop protection problems domestically and around the world. Our innovative portfolio of products helps produce cleaner fields, healthier crops and more abundant yields. With more than 330 million acres of rice grown around the world, we are dedicated to helping growers satisfy the growing demand for the world's most essential food.

RiceCo is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of United Phosphorus Limited (UPL). UPL (www.uplonline.com) is a global crop protection, chemicals and seeds company, headquartered in Mumbai, India. UPL and its companies have a combined market capitalization of approximately $2.5 billion. This provides RiceCo with a wide variety of resources to continue our goal of being the premier provider of products and services to the rice industry.

Mission

We're committed to making an impact on the world shortage of food by improving the quality and quantity of rice and help make it available when and where food is needed.

Vision

We are dedicated to building a rice enterprise whose mission is to be the premier developer, marketer and supplier of products and services to the rice industry allowing growers to maximize grain production and operational efficiencies to help feed the world.