What BASF Agricultural Solutions does

BASF Agricultural Solutions is the agricultural division of BASF SE, headquartered in Limburgerhof, Germany, and one of the world's largest integrated agricultural inputs businesses. The division generated €9.8 billion in 2024 sales, employs 10,000+ people, and serves farmers across more than 40 countries spanning Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East/Africa. Its portfolio combines seeds and traits (InVigor canola hybrids, Credenz soybeans, nunhems vegetable seeds), chemical and biological crop protection (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides including Serifel biological fungicide and Inscalis insecticide), nitrogen use efficiency solutions (Limus urease inhibitor reducing ammonia loss by up to 98% and Ampliqan nitrification inhibitor), and the xarvio FIELD MANAGER digital farming platform with over 5 million users in Japan alone.

The company's underlying technology spans fermentation-based biological production at the newly commissioned BioHub plant in Ludwigshafen, proprietary multi-patented nitrogen stabilizers, AI-powered decision support and satellite monitoring in xarvio, and blockchain-based supply chain traceability built with AWS and Infosys. Adapzo (flufenoxadiazam), the first histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor fungicide and sole FRAC Group Code 56 representative, anchors a novel-mode-of-action pipeline alongside the Gilboa co-development with ADAMA targeting UK 2027 and EU 2029 launches. InVigor hybrids hold roughly 60% market share across Western Canadian canola fields, and the integrated stack supports a differentiated position in row crops, cereals, rice, fruit, and vegetables.

The business model is predominantly one-time product sales through direct field sales teams, agricultural cooperatives, country-specific portals, and distributor networks, with recurring/subscription revenue from the xarvio digital platform. In April 2026, BASF shareholders approved restructuring the division into a legally independent subsidiary ahead of a potential IPO around 2027, while it remains wholly owned by BASF SE for now. Recent strategic moves include the March 2026 acquisition of biological insect control company AgBiTech, the May 2026 commissioning of BioHub, and multi-million-euro capex investments in canola breeding (Saskatoon) and vegetable seed processing (Nunhem).

Name

BASF Agricultural Solutions

Legal name

BASF SE

Website

https://agriculture.basf.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

BASF Agricultural Solutions, the agricultural division of BASF SE, provides farmers across 40+ countries with integrated seeds, chemical and biological crop protection, nitrogen stabilizers, and AI-powered digital farming tools, generating €9.8 billion in 2024 sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Protection and Seeds

NAICS

Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253), Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (32532)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Data Management & Decision Support Services (FMIS Setup, Data Integration, Analytics) (AFACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Decision Support & Prescriptive Analytics (Variable-Rate Rx, Crop Modeling) (AFABAMAE), Remote Sensing & Crop Scouting Services (Satellite, Drone Imagery, In‑Field Sensing) (AFACACAA), Variable Rate Technology (VRT) Services (Seeding, Fertility, Crop Protection Prescriptions) (AFACACAB)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural seeds
• Digital farming
• Nitrogen management
• Biological crop solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Limburgerhof

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products: Chemical and biological crop protection products including fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and biological solutions. Sales generated through direct field sales and distributor networks across global markets. Division generated €9.8 billion in sales in 2024.
2. Seeds and Traits: Field crop seeds (InVigor canola, Credenz soybean) and vegetable seeds under nunhems brand. Trait technologies including pod shatter reduction. Revenue from seed sales through channel partners and direct sales.
3. Digital Farming Solutions: xarvio FIELD MANAGER platform providing digital farming tools. May include subscription or usage-based models for premium features.
4. Professional & Specialty Solutions: Professional pest management, turf management, ornamental management, forestry vegetation management, public health vector control. Revenue from product sales to professional applicators and organizations.
5. Nitrogen Use Efficiency Products: Nitrogen stabilizers including Limus urease inhibitors and Ampliqan nitrification inhibitors sold to fertilizer industry and farmers for improved nitrogen management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BASF Agricultural Solutions develops, manufactures, and sells integrated agricultural inputs including chemical and biological crop protection products (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides), hybrid and vegetable seeds and traits, nitrogen use efficiency stabilizers, and the xarvio digital farming platform. The division generated €9.8 billion in sales in 2024 and serves farmers, distributors, cooperatives, fertilizer companies, and public health organizations across more than 60 countries, combining over 110 years of agronomic experience with proprietary R&D (11 cents of every revenue dollar reinvested).

Product overview

BASF Agricultural Solutions operates as a comprehensive agricultural platform combining transformative innovation with practical action. The portfolio integrates seeds and plant traits (InVigor canola, nunhems vegetable seeds), chemical and biological crop protection (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides including Serifel biological fungicide and Inscalis insecticide), nitrogen use efficiency solutions (Limus urease inhibitor, Ampliqan nitrification inhibitor), digital farming (xarvio FIELD MANAGER), and sustainability programs (Global Carbon Field Trial Program). The BioHub fermentation plant enables in-house production of biological actives. Following the 2026 AgBiTech acquisition, the company expanded its biological insect control portfolio with nucleopolyhedrovirus-based solutions for caterpillar pests. The company serves key crop systems including wheat, canola, sunflower in North America and Europe; soy, corn, cotton in the Americas; rice in Asia; and fruit and vegetables globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• xarvio® FIELD MANAGER: Digital farming platform for field management, crop monitoring, and precision agriculture providing digital tools for farmers
• InVigor
• Credenz
• Nunhems®
• Serifel®
• Inscalis®
• Limus®
• Ampliqan®
• Vizura®
• AgCelence®
• Revysol
• Adapzo® Active
• FiberMax®
• Sunion®
• Interceptor® G2
• Nemasys®
• BioSolutions™
• Safety Scouts
• Growing Home with BASF

Products and services

• AgCelence Brand umbrella for BASF crop protection products that deliver physiological plant health benefits beyond standard disease, weed, or pest control, including improved stress tolerance, vitality, and yield.
• xarvio FIELD MANAGER AI-powered digital farming platform providing satellite crop monitoring, predictive analytics, field-level decision support, and precision agriculture tools. More than 5 million users in Japan since launch.
• nunhems Vegetable Seeds Global vegetable seed brand offering varieties for fruit and vegetable crops, with focus on flavor, shelf life, disease resistance, and supply chain quality. Headquartered in Nunhem, Netherlands.
• Limus Urease Inhibitor Multi-patented urease inhibitor combining NBPT and NPPT active ingredients that reduces ammonia volatilization losses from urea-based fertilizers by up to 98%, protecting nitrogen during critical crop growth stages.
• Ampliqan Nitrification Inhibitor Nitrification inhibitor for all fertilizer types that protects nitrogen against losses from nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions, delivering higher yields, better quality, and greater application timing flexibility.
• Interceptor G2 Insecticide-treated mosquito net used by public health programs and humanitarian organizations to prevent and contain malaria outbreaks in endemic regions.
• InVigor Canola Hybrids Hybrid canola seed brand featuring pod shatter reduction technology that prevents seed loss from wind and rain before harvest; planted on roughly 3 of every 5 canola fields across Western Canada.
• Serifel Biological Fungicide Biological fungicide based on Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, produced via fermentation at BASF's BioHub plant in Ludwigshafen for use in sustainable crop protection programs.
• Inscalis Insecticide Novel insecticide built on a fungal strain (Penicillium coprobium), with the main building block produced via fermentation at the BASF BioHub facility.
• Adapzo Active (flufenoxadiazam) Latest fungicide active ingredient flufenoxadiazam, classified by FRAC as the industry's first histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and sole representative of newly established FRAC Group Code 56, for Asian soybean rust control.
• InVigor Gold Canola Canola seed product introduced in 2025 as part of BASF's seed portfolio supporting US farmers.
• Zorina Fungicide Fungicide product launched in 2025 as part of BASF's crop protection portfolio.
• Liberty ULTRA Herbicide Herbicide product launched in 2025 as part of BASF's crop protection portfolio.
• Surtain Herbicide Herbicide product launched in 2025 as part of BASF's crop protection offerings.
• BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions Comprehensive solutions across professional pest management (insect, termite, rodent control), home and garden, ornamentals, turf management, professional vegetation management, pastures, and public health.
• AgBiTech Biological Insect Control Products Biological crop protection products acquired in March 2026 using nucleopolyhedrovirus science to control caterpillar pests in row crops across approximately 17.5 million acres in Brazil, US, and Australia.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces nitrogen loss by up to 98 percent compared to untreated urea fertilizers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AgBiTechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026BASF completed acquisition of AgBiTech on March 31, 2026, strengthening biological insect control portfolio. AgBiTech develops products using naturally occurring viruses (nucleopolyhedrovirus) to control caterpillar pests across major agricultural regions including Brazil, US, and Australia. The acquisition supports global scaling of biological solutions with particular focus on Brazil's dynamic biological crop protection market.
• CropLife AsiaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026BASF participates as member company in CropLife Asia, the regional voice of plant science industry serving 15 member associations across Asia Pacific. Ms. Simone Barg re-installed as President following 2026 AGM.
• ADAMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025Strategic co-development and commercialization agreement for ADAMA's proprietary Gilboa fungicide technology featuring novel active ingredient flumetylsulforim for cereals disease control. BASF develops own formulations based on Gilboa molecule while ADAMA commercializes its products. Each company maintains independence in pricing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. Launch planned for Great Britain wheat in 2027, broader Europe in 2029.
• Infosys and AWScoreTechnology or Integration · 10 December 2025BASF Agricultural Solutions partners with Infosys and AWS to implement blockchain-based traceability system using Amazon Managed Blockchain for tokenizing food and cotton value chains. Solution provides immutable records and end-to-end visibility for enhanced traceability, climate action, and circularity in agricultural supply chains.
• International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with IRRI for climate-smart rice production research through BASF's Global Carbon Field Trial Program. IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto cited program's alignment with science-driven partnerships and potential to reduce emissions while supporting farmers in adapting to extreme weather conditions.
• YuntianhuacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Pilot project in China with Yuntianhua to verify CO2e emission reductions from use of Yuntianhua's stabilized urea fertilizer containing BASF's urease inhibitor Limus. First-of-its-kind climate smart farming project in China supporting carbon field trial objectives.
• Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle NetworkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2022Partnership with Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network and United Nations for #Seed2Sew cotton sustainability project. Roundtable discussions hosted at UN headquarters in New York during 78th UN General Assembly, bringing together global delegation of farmers from Europe and US.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Bayer Crop Science: Crop science division of Bayer AG — the largest global competitor to BASF Agricultural Solutions across crop protection chemicals, seeds, and digital farming. Closely comparable in portfolio breadth, R&D intensity, and geographic footprint.
• FMC Corporation: US-listed crop protection specialist with a focused portfolio of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Comparable to BASF's chemistry franchise, though smaller and more concentrated in crop protection than seeds or digital.
• UPL Limited: India-headquartered global crop protection company with broad portfolio of post-patent and proprietary actives. Comparable to BASF in distribution reach across Latin America, Asia, and emerging markets.
• ADAMA Ltd. Israel-based generic crop protection company and BASF's co-development partner on the Gilboa fungicide. Direct competitor in off-patent crop protection chemistry across global markets.
• Syngenta Group: Global crop protection and seeds major (now owned by Sinochem). Direct competitor across chemistry, seeds, and digital platforms, with overlapping presence in Brazil, US, China, and Europe.
• Corteva, Inc. US-based pure-play seeds and crop protection company spun out from DowDuPont. Direct competitor to BASF in row-crop seeds (soybean, corn) and crop protection, with comparable digital farming ambitions.

Broad incumbents

• Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Japanese diversified chemical major with a significant agricultural solutions division (crop protection, plant nutrition). Overlaps with BASF in chemistry and biologicals, though less focused on seeds and digital farming.
• Nutrien Ltd. World's largest fertilizer producer and agricultural retailer. Comparable to BASF through its Loveland crop protection and specialty plant nutrition offerings, and a key distribution channel for products like Limus.

Others

• CNH Industrial N.V. Agricultural and construction equipment major (Case IH, New Holland). Adjacent rather than directly comparable, but serves the same large-acre row-crop growers targeted by BASF's seeds and crop protection portfolio.
• Yara International ASA: Global nitrogen fertilizer leader and BASF's brand-alliance partner for Limus-treated urea. Indirectly comparable through specialty plant nutrition and climate-smart fertilizer initiatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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