Using technology for precise agriculture

Plant biotechnology is a modern seed-breeding technique. BASF's activities in this area are concentrated in BASF Plant Science, whose mission is to help farmers keep pace with the growing demand for improved agricultural productivity and healthier nutrition. BASF Plant Science is focusing on yield and quality traits, fungal resistant soybeans and herbicide tolerance in crops such as corn and soybeans. Our products are marketed in cooperation with leading partners in the seed or food industry.

BASF’s expertise in plant health and plant protection extends much further than agriculture. We cater for the needs of golf superintendents and greenkeepers, as well as professional sports and amenity turf managers in keeping hard-working turf robust and healthy. We support commercial nurseries and greenhouse growers to combat pests and diseases and to ensure healthy plants. And we work with forestry and landscape professionals to care for forests and woodlands and other growing environments. For home gardeners, we sell a range of beneficial nematodes to combat garden pests.

An increasing world population, growing urbanization, higher household incomes and intensified food production – these global challenges create attractive environments for pests worldwide, leading to increasing hygiene problems, pre- and post-harvest losses, damage to buildings and the transmission of disease.

BASF delivers solutions to address these challenges from combating rodent damage in field crops, to keeping homes, food establishments, and businesses clean and pest-free. Our Urban and Rural Pest Control business is meeting today’s pest challenges with innovative, high performing and sustainable solutions for pest management professionals, farmers, and warehouse managers.

Every day, vector-borne diseases adversely affect the lives of millions. Beyond the individual tragedies, these diseases impose staggering social and economic costs on afflicted areas and limit growth and development. The World Health Organization states that vector control remains the most generally effective measure to prevent the transmission of insect-borne diseases. BASF’s Public Health business is part of the Agricultural Solutions division and benefits from the innovative strength of an extensive research and development pipeline and global expertise in insecticides. We work with local and global partners to help mitigate these devastating illnesses and ensure communities are not alone in their efforts to improve their quality of life.

BASF is a leading, innovative supplier of feed additives for livestock and pet nutrition. Our products help farmers to raise vital animals, to utilize feeds more efficiently and to achieve top performance.