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How We Make a Difference

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.

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
BioSolutions
Protecting crops as an natural based alternative to conventional crop protection
Seed Treatment
Biological and chemical crop protection, functional coatings and colorants
Seeds & Traits
Optimization and development of seeds and new traits
Digital Farming Solutions
Advanced digital farming solutions and services to optimize crop production

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