Crop protection companies Adama and BASF have signed a strategic fungicide co-development and commercialisation agreement, centred on Adama’s proprietary active ingredient Gilboa (flumetylsulforim). The partners say the collaboration...
BASF Agricultural Solutions
BASF expects to partially divest Ag Solutions division in 2027
German multinational BASF has confirmed that it plans to divest its agricultural chemicals - Agricultural Solutions - division in 2027, as its board seeks to cut Group operating costs. One year ago, the company...
BASF and Boortmalt partner to cut malting barley emissions
A successful trial in Ireland has shown how verified low carbon malting barley can benefit both the grower and wider supply chain. The project partners intend to roll the concept out globally. Multinational crop protection business...
Sustainability award for Simpsons Malt
Simpsons Malt is the winner of the 2024 Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) Growing A Better Planet Award, for its commitment to continuously improve on-farm sustainability within its supply chain. The award is made by SAI Platform,...
BASF ag sales 11% higher in 2022
BASF’s Ag Solutions division has reported earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of €1.22 billion from revenues of €10.32bn in the financial year ended December 31st 2022, compared to €0.70bn and €8.16bn in the previous year. The...
BASF warns of high European operating costs
BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division, comprising its crop protection products and services, has reported a 34.5% increase in third quarter sales. But increased European manufacturing costs reduced BASF Group profitability and are...
