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Facts and Figures – BASF in Agriculture
In the Agricultural Solutions segment, we aim to further strengthen our market position as an integrated provider of crop protection products, seeds and digital solutions. The portfolio comprises fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and biological crop protection products, as well as seeds and seed treatment products. Our strategy is based on innovation-driven organic growth, targeted portfolio expansion and leveraging synergies from acquisitions. Customer needs, societal expectations and regulatory requirements are our innovation drivers for the segment.
Indications and sectors
- Fungicides
Protecting crops against harmful fungal diseases
- Herbicides
Reducing competition from weeds for nutrients, water and sunlight
- Insecticides
Combating insect pests in agriculture and beyond
- Seed Treatment
Biological and chemical crop protection, functional coatings and colorants
- Seeds & Traits
Optimization and development of seeds and new traits
Key facts
- Headquarters: Limburgerhof, Germany (1600 employees)
- Research centers: Limburgerhof (Germany), Triangle Park (North Carolina, USA), Thane & Mumbai (India)
- Testing stations: USA, Brazil, Spain, Germany, India, Philippines
- Number of molecules tested per year: 200,000 (resulting in 1 product)
- Average expenses for developing a final product: about €250 million and more than 10 years
