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Agriculture

Agriculture

Our Vision
For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth

We believe farming is the biggest job on Earth. We love what we do and it’s why we get up in the morning, keep innovating and have been supporting agriculture for over a century.

An ever-growing population. Climate change. Limited arable land. Managing change and resources. Reducing emissions. Preserving biodiversity. Meeting rising consumer expectations. Farmers have never faced greater challenges and complexity. But at the same time, thanks to fast moving improvements in science, technology, products and practices, there has also never been a time of greater opportunity. Balancing the need for increased productivity, environmental protection and value to society will be key to overcoming the food challenges of the future. 

For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth

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That’s why our vision and the core of our strategy are all about the love of farming. Because feeding the planet is fundamental issue of our times. Farmers are doing the biggest job on Earth.

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In times when our world is gathering new momentum and 
is dominated by change, contrasts and extremes. 

Everything we do, we do for farming.

Because it’s our business and our customers’ businesses.
We care about it and its future.

Love cares, nurtures and grows

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Farming is in our blood. The lifeblood of our business. We’re here for farmers, growers, and all the agricultural community. Even in the most challenging of times, few things are more important than farming. We all depend on it for food, feed, fuel and fibre. And as the climate changes, the population and people’s expectations grow, no job than farming is more literally down-to-earth and few have such impacts on our health, wellbeing, and that of our planet.

We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

Farmers

Today’s farmers are facing a variety of challenges like never before. No one farmer or company can hope to solve all of this. But we believe that with our skills and resources, and our long-standing connection to farming, we can make – and are making – a major contribution.

Our organization

As an organization, we combine continuous innovation in the lab, the field and beyond, with leading digital technologies, an enhanced portfolio, a strong team, and customer relationships, built on trust. This is our way forward.

 

 

Society

As a society, we must find solutions in the current global food debate, looking for common ground and new ways of working together to ensure a successful future for coming generations.

 

 

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Learn more about us

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The Challenge
Farming is the biggest job on Earth – and it’s getting bigger and more complex.
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Why We Are Here
We are working to make a positive impact on sustainably transforming agriculture and food systems.
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Our Team
We are a team of dedicated people who care about the future of farming.

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The biggest job on Earth
We believe farming is the biggest job on Earth. As it gets more complex and more important to find the right balance so that farmers, our industry and future generations can all flourish.
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Sustainability
BASF has a very strong commitment to sustainable agriculture and supporting farmers around the globe.
Customer Areas
Areas for farmers & other customers: seeds & traits, crop protection, digital farming, urban & rural pest control, public health, turf & ornamentals & others.