BEIJING, May 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) (the "Company" or "Agria"), an
innovative China-based agri-solutions provider, today announced that
Dr. Geoffrey Duyk recently resigned as a director of Agria. The
Company would like to thank Dr. Duyk for his contributions and
service since joining Agria's Board of Directors in August 2007.
About Agria Corporation
Agria Corporation (NYSE: GRO) is an innovative China-based
agri-solutions provider focusing on research and development,
production and distribution of three different types of upstream
agricultural products. Its diversified portfolio of products
comprises corn seeds, sheep breeding and seedlings, including
proprietary products. For more information about Agria Corporation,
please visit www.agriacorp.com.
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Contacts:
In China:
Matt Feng
Investor Relations
China Tel: 133-1130-0320
matt.feng@agriacorp.com
In the U.S.:
David Pasquale
Senior Vice President
U.S. Tel: +914-337-1117
david.pasquale@agriacorp.com
SOURCE: Agria Corporation
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