BASF launches Liberty® ULTRA, a new glufosinate herbicide delivering enhanced performance and crop safety
- New GLU-L™ technology delivers superior and reliable weed control
- Tested and selected for Australian conditions with improved crop safety on InVigor® canola
- Highly concentrated formulation offers lower use rates and easier handling to streamline spray operations
Melbourne, Australia, April 22 2026 – BASF has launched Liberty® ULTRA, the latest evolution of its proven Liberty® herbicide. Powered by innovative Glu-L™ technology, Liberty ULTRA delivers enhanced weed control, improved crop safety and greater flexibility, providing Australian growers with a reliable post-emergent solution for integrated weed management.
“Liberty ULTRA represents a major step forward in herbicide innovation,” said Parvana Wali, Head of Agricultural Solutions, BASF Australia & New Zealand. “This advanced glufosinate formulation achieves robust weed control at lower application rates. This means handling, storage and transport requirements are reduced, helping growers manage weeds effectively, even under challenging conditions.”
Building on the proven performance of Liberty herbicide, Liberty ULTRA incorporates two breakthrough technologies: the GLU-L™ technology uses only the highly active L-isomer of glufosinate for improved efficacy, while the Liberty Lock™ formulation enhances droplet adhesion and spread for more uniform coverage. Together, these technologies set a new performance standard for glufosinate herbicides.
Tested extensively in the USA and selected for Australian cropping conditions, Liberty ULTRA has shown up to three times greater uptake of the active ingredient through the leaf surface1 compared with generic alternatives, to deliver superior control of key weeds.
Liberty ULTRA also sets a new benchmark for crop safety in InVigor® LibertyLink® canola. It is the only glufosinate registered for use from the cotyledon stage, allowing early application and providing additional crop safety when spraying newly emerging canola crops. In addition, its one-day plant-back interval to cereals, oilseeds and pulses allows for flexible pre-plant knockdown applications.
Liberty ULTRA has now been registered for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and now available through authorised BASF distributors nationwide. Growers can contact their local BASF representative or visit crop-solutions.basf.com.au for more information.
1BASF lab and growth chamber study to evaluate penetration and absorption of glufosinate formulations, 2023.
About BASF Agricultural Solutions
Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide sufficient and affordable food for a rapidly growing population, while reducing environmental impacts. That’s why we are working with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With €990 million in 2025, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, and our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and stakeholders along the value chain. In 2025, our business generated sales of €9.6 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.
About BASF in Australia and New Zealand
BASF serves key industries in the agriculture, coatings, manufacturing and mining sectors, and posted sales of about €434 million in Australia and New Zealand in 2024. As of the end of 2024, the company had 363 employees and operated 6 production sites across Agricultural Solutions, performance products and functional materials and solutions. BASF has been active in Australia for over 100 years, and over 60 years in New Zealand. Further information is available on www.basf.com/au.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
