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Good Growth Plan, 2014-2019

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Syngenta
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Q399. Please explain why you follow or do not follow the crop program and/or recommendations. (q399)

Data file: Global_farm_data

Overview

Valid: 156
Invalid: 540
Type: Discrete
Width: 12
Range: -
Format: character

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Value Category Cases
1. they offer original products 2. the original seeds 3. we see the results from cooperation with the Syngenta 1. they offer original products 2. the original seeds 3. we see the results from cooperation with the Syngenta 2
1.3%
adhered to what was promised - processed the land to a minimum, saved on chemicals adhered to what was promised - processed the land to a minimum, saved on chemicals 2
1.3%
all recommendations provided by Syngenta's representative were relevant and usefl (sowing period and terms, sowing density, CPP application) all recommendations provided by Syngenta's representative were relevant and usefl (sowing period and terms, sowing density, CPP application) 1
0.6%
because getting the recommendations leads to company profitability because getting the recommendations leads to company profitability 1
0.6%
because of weather conditions because of weather conditions 2
1.3%
complicated weather conditions, draught-y summer complicated weather conditions, draught-y summer 1
0.6%
compose our technology of cultivation, we choose from the protocol Syngenta, which CPP are useful to us and use them. This year, we are satisfied with CPP compose our technology of cultivation, we choose from the protocol Syngenta, which CPP are useful to us and use them. This year, we are satisfied with CPP 1
0.6%
corresponds to the technology of this crop and gives good yield corresponds to the technology of this crop and gives good yield 1
0.6%
could not say anything could not say anything 2
1.3%
did not change the plant protection products, the schemes were fully used, shifted the terms of sowing and chemicals application a bit due to the weather did not change the plant protection products, the schemes were fully used, shifted the terms of sowing and chemicals application a bit due to the weather 2
1.3%
DK DK 10
6.4%
everything good, drawn up competently everything good, drawn up competently 1
0.6%
everything suits, helps to achieve good harvest everything suits, helps to achieve good harvest 1
0.6%
financial stability financial stability 1
0.6%
follow the recommendations to get the result follow the recommendations to get the result 1
0.6%
following the protocol eases my work. I know sowing density, take there the rates of using the mineral fertilizers, follow this technology following the protocol eases my work. I know sowing density, take there the rates of using the mineral fertilizers, follow this technology 1
0.6%
following the technology from the protocol helps receiving high profit of 1 ha of corn following the technology from the protocol helps receiving high profit of 1 ha of corn 1
0.6%
for many years they give recommendations and it leads to profitability for many years they give recommendations and it leads to profitability 1
0.6%
for the last 5 years we get high harvests for the last 5 years we get high harvests 1
0.6%
for these are their seeds, and their plant protection products, that is, they know best how to use them for these are their seeds, and their plant protection products, that is, they know best how to use them 2
1.3%
for these are their seeds, and their products for these are their seeds, and their products 2
1.3%
have our own view, but take into account their experience have our own view, but take into account their experience 1
0.6%
I am more comfortable with working this way, all of my comments are counted there I am more comfortable with working this way, all of my comments are counted there 1
0.6%
I do everything on my own, and follow no recommendation, my result is 7 t/ha, I expected better harvest using Monsanto. Next year, I'll definitelly listen to Syngenta's recommendations I do everything on my own, and follow no recommendation, my result is 7 t/ha, I expected better harvest using Monsanto. Next year, I'll definitelly listen to Syngenta's recommendations 1
0.6%
I get information on crop cultivation useful to me I get information on crop cultivation useful to me 1
0.6%
I have my own idea about application of crop protection products on my fields I have my own idea about application of crop protection products on my fields 2
1.3%
I know this will help us get good harvest I know this will help us get good harvest 1
0.6%
I look for sowing rates, rates of mineral fertilizers, rates of using herbicides I look for sowing rates, rates of mineral fertilizers, rates of using herbicides 1
0.6%
I trust the recommendations of Singenta specialists I trust the recommendations of Singenta specialists 2
1.3%
I want to get better harvest I want to get better harvest 1
0.6%
In order to achieve high yielding one should obligatory follow the growing technologies of each agricultural crop recommended by producers of the seeding material. In order to achieve high yielding one should obligatory follow the growing technologies of each agricultural crop recommended by producers of the seeding material. 2
1.3%
in order to ensure correct performance of all operations when planting and maintaining the crop in order to ensure correct performance of all operations when planting and maintaining the crop 1
0.6%
in order to get better harvest in order to get better harvest 2
1.3%
in order to receive harvest and to follow the protocol requirements it will be achieved in order to receive harvest and to follow the protocol requirements it will be achieved 1
0.6%
in order to receive the maximum results, to complete the entire plan, that's what we need in order to receive the maximum results, to complete the entire plan, that's what we need 1
0.6%
insufficient funding insufficient funding 2
1.3%
insufficient funds and complicated weather conditions insufficient funds and complicated weather conditions 1
0.6%
introduction of new hybrids that are also suitable for our region of cultivation introduction of new hybrids that are also suitable for our region of cultivation 1
0.6%
it happens that our opinion doesn't coincide with the opinion of the representative, regarding the timing of seeding it happens that our opinion doesn't coincide with the opinion of the representative, regarding the timing of seeding 1
0.6%
it helps in my work it helps in my work 1
0.6%
it helps in my work, the recommendations are relevant, I know I can always use it to improve the yielding level of crop it helps in my work, the recommendations are relevant, I know I can always use it to improve the yielding level of crop 2
1.3%
it helps me to choose better methods of cultivating corn, to fight pests more effectively, to achieve better yield it helps me to choose better methods of cultivating corn, to fight pests more effectively, to achieve better yield 1
0.6%
it provides an opportunity to receive better harvest it provides an opportunity to receive better harvest 2
1.3%
It provides me with a lot of additional reference information that I require in my job, it saves time, provides confidence that I do everything right It provides me with a lot of additional reference information that I require in my job, it saves time, provides confidence that I do everything right 1
0.6%
It was recommended 2 application of herbicide Piktor, but we decided to do 1 application It was recommended 2 application of herbicide Piktor, but we decided to do 1 application 2
1.3%
it's expensive, not all the products offered are suitable to us by price it's expensive, not all the products offered are suitable to us by price 1
0.6%
it's much easier to work. all the required information is easy to access it's much easier to work. all the required information is easy to access 1
0.6%
it's provided by scientists and we try to follow it in order to improve yielding it's provided by scientists and we try to follow it in order to improve yielding 1
0.6%
large harvest, methods of cultivating, means against pests large harvest, methods of cultivating, means against pests 1
0.6%
make adjustments depending on weather conditions, based on our experience make adjustments depending on weather conditions, based on our experience 1
0.6%
many useful tips and recommendations many useful tips and recommendations 2
1.3%
not always stick to, because there are factors that prevent: weather conditions, problems with equipment not always stick to, because there are factors that prevent: weather conditions, problems with equipment 2
1.3%
not everything is suitable for us, some products are expensive, there are some appealing offers by Monsanto not everything is suitable for us, some products are expensive, there are some appealing offers by Monsanto 1
0.6%
On my experience, not all recommendations can be followed and it is too expensive On my experience, not all recommendations can be followed and it is too expensive 1
0.6%
original products, seeds, sowing period and terms original products, seeds, sowing period and terms 1
0.6%
original products, seeds, useful and handy tips original products, seeds, useful and handy tips 1
0.6%
Practical advices. Experts are always ready to help. Practical advices. Experts are always ready to help. 1
0.6%
recommendations provided in the protocol are proven by practice and positive results are received recommendations provided in the protocol are proven by practice and positive results are received 2
1.3%
specifics of herbicides obliges me to do that specifics of herbicides obliges me to do that 1
0.6%
specifics of herbicides obliges to do that, it facilitates this work for me specifics of herbicides obliges to do that, it facilitates this work for me 1
0.6%
Syngenta has established itself as a trusted company, but in our specific circumstances, we make our own adjustments, use our own experience Syngenta has established itself as a trusted company, but in our specific circumstances, we make our own adjustments, use our own experience 2
1.3%
Syngenta offers such growing technologies, that bring us good profit last 4-5 years. Syngenta offers such growing technologies, that bring us good profit last 4-5 years. 2
1.3%
Syngenta recommends to use this advanced technology thanks to which we get an increase in the crop capacity level and have a good harvest Syngenta recommends to use this advanced technology thanks to which we get an increase in the crop capacity level and have a good harvest 1
0.6%
Syngenta representative presented these recommendations only in an oral format Syngenta representative presented these recommendations only in an oral format 1
0.6%
Thanks to these recommendations we gather in rich harvest. This year we expected the same, but the weather ruined our plans. Thanks to these recommendations we gather in rich harvest. This year we expected the same, but the weather ruined our plans. 1
0.6%
the company offers its products, we tried to make it cheaper by getting similar products the company offers its products, we tried to make it cheaper by getting similar products 2
1.3%
the official recommendations of the Syngenta's representative were quite relevant, trust the official recommendations of the Syngenta's representative were quite relevant, trust 1
0.6%
the protocol facilitates my job, I have someone to consult to, there's complete description of entire seeding technology and crop and plant growing the protocol facilitates my job, I have someone to consult to, there's complete description of entire seeding technology and crop and plant growing 1
0.6%
the protocol is drawn up competently, all the proposed CPP preparations are unique, we like working with them, as they are experienced specialists. we have a lot of work to do the protocol is drawn up competently, all the proposed CPP preparations are unique, we like working with them, as they are experienced specialists. we have a lot of work to do 2
1.3%
the recommendations are applicable, but are not likeable by their price the recommendations are applicable, but are not likeable by their price 1
0.6%
The recommendations they give us are actually handy and useful, I follow all the recommendations and have good harvest. I planned to have 10 t, but got 9 t, and I am satisfied with such results The recommendations they give us are actually handy and useful, I follow all the recommendations and have good harvest. I planned to have 10 t, but got 9 t, and I am satisfied with such results 1
0.6%
the recommendations use the entire technology and crop protection against crops the recommendations use the entire technology and crop protection against crops 1
0.6%
the sales representative gives us recommendations and we try to follow them the sales representative gives us recommendations and we try to follow them 1
0.6%
the seed protection system is not entirely provided by Syngenta, we also have some Monsanto elements the seed protection system is not entirely provided by Syngenta, we also have some Monsanto elements 1
0.6%
The Syngenta's repesentative gave relevant and handy recommendations, but not all of them were used at our work The Syngenta's repesentative gave relevant and handy recommendations, but not all of them were used at our work 1
0.6%
the technology is carried out by the head office, and then it's corrected locally in accordance with the conditions that emerge the technology is carried out by the head office, and then it's corrected locally in accordance with the conditions that emerge 1
0.6%
The time of sowing we use from Syngenta report. And we use the fertilizers of another trademarks. The time of sowing we use from Syngenta report. And we use the fertilizers of another trademarks. 1
0.6%
there are requirements that we have to follow if we want to get a profit there are requirements that we have to follow if we want to get a profit 1
0.6%
there is no reason not to trust the developers there is no reason not to trust the developers 2
1.3%
these recommendations are applicable, following them leads to a good result these recommendations are applicable, following them leads to a good result 1
0.6%
these tips are very helpful and handy at work, they are always ready at hand these tips are very helpful and handy at work, they are always ready at hand 2
1.3%
they are very handy, based on real-life and experience they are very handy, based on real-life and experience 1
0.6%
they are very useful and handy they are very useful and handy 1
0.6%
they offer that we seed later, but we don't do that, we seed earlier than the timing offered they offer that we seed later, but we don't do that, we seed earlier than the timing offered 1
0.6%
This is an advanced technology, which ensures an increase in yield and household income This is an advanced technology, which ensures an increase in yield and household income 1
0.6%
to have great harvest, because we trust them to have great harvest, because we trust them 2
1.3%
To prevent resistance To prevent resistance 2
1.3%
to receive the maximum harvest, to perform everything according to the technology to receive the maximum harvest, to perform everything according to the technology 1
0.6%
try to stick to the best result try to stick to the best result 1
0.6%
used recommended products in the recommended amount used recommended products in the recommended amount 1
0.6%
used the products in accordance with the recommendations used the products in accordance with the recommendations 2
1.3%
we chose most relevant from similar products we chose most relevant from similar products 2
1.3%
we did not use all products recommended, decided that we can do without them, saved money we did not use all products recommended, decided that we can do without them, saved money 2
1.3%
we don¡¯t always get a chance to do what is recommended due to the weather conditions we don¡¯t always get a chance to do what is recommended due to the weather conditions 2
1.3%
we don't always have enough funding to purchase CPPs offered by Syngenta we don't always have enough funding to purchase CPPs offered by Syngenta 1
0.6%
we follow recommendations on given ground regarding the density. Regarding seeding. Regarding the predecessors, specifics of stresses, conditions of cultivation we follow recommendations on given ground regarding the density. Regarding seeding. Regarding the predecessors, specifics of stresses, conditions of cultivation 1
0.6%
we followed it in order to get good harvest we followed it in order to get good harvest 1
0.6%
We followed it in order to receive good harvest and high quality grain. We followed it in order to receive good harvest and high quality grain. 1
0.6%
we followed the agricultural techniques of cultivation of this certain hybrid, since this influences the yielding we followed the agricultural techniques of cultivation of this certain hybrid, since this influences the yielding 1
0.6%
We have considered many preparations, Syngenta as well. But we do not apply all of them We have considered many preparations, Syngenta as well. But we do not apply all of them 1
0.6%
we have our own background, our own growing plan we have our own background, our own growing plan 1
0.6%
we have our own technology, our own working experience we have our own technology, our own working experience 1
0.6%
We pay attention to recommended time of sowing. But we use fertilizers, that we think are the best. We pay attention to recommended time of sowing. But we use fertilizers, that we think are the best. 1
0.6%
we pay attention to those seeds that are interesting to us, there are a lot of offers from other farms we pay attention to those seeds that are interesting to us, there are a lot of offers from other farms 1
0.6%
we stick to our technological map for growing crops, but in the proposed mapping (Syngenta`s protocol), we select what we consider useful for us we stick to our technological map for growing crops, but in the proposed mapping (Syngenta`s protocol), we select what we consider useful for us 1
0.6%
We took into account the real circumstances, for example, weather conditions We took into account the real circumstances, for example, weather conditions 1
0.6%
We tried to follow it, since this provides harvest quality We tried to follow it, since this provides harvest quality 1
0.6%
We trust the producer of seeds We trust the producer of seeds 2
1.3%
We trusted he manufacturer, because he knows better own seed variety and develops specific technology for its cultivation We trusted he manufacturer, because he knows better own seed variety and develops specific technology for its cultivation 1
0.6%
We use different fertilizers, not only Syngenta. Fertilizers produced by other manufacturers demonstrate effectiveness and good results, as well. So, only partially We use different fertilizers, not only Syngenta. Fertilizers produced by other manufacturers demonstrate effectiveness and good results, as well. So, only partially 1
0.6%
We wanted to try new technology We wanted to try new technology 1
0.6%
We were advised to apply Primextra TZ Gold herbicide, but we used its analogue - Etalon. We did not listen to all recommendations We were advised to apply Primextra TZ Gold herbicide, but we used its analogue - Etalon. We did not listen to all recommendations 2
1.3%
we work with many farmers, so we use only some seeds we work with many farmers, so we use only some seeds 1
0.6%
With certain things I agree, with others not. The products are very good, but the price is the problem. With certain things I agree, with others not. The products are very good, but the price is the problem. 1
0.6%
with the help of the protocol I know the seeding density, application rates of herbicides, application rates of mineral fertilizers, in order to get planned harvest with the help of the protocol I know the seeding density, application rates of herbicides, application rates of mineral fertilizers, in order to get planned harvest 1
0.6%
Sysmiss 540
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
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