BASF and Yuntianhua extend collaborative partnership to promote new nitrification inhibitor Ampliqan^® DMPSA-K2 in China

• Ampliqan^® will support Chinese farmers to enhance nitrogen use with the potential for higher crop yields, improved crop quality and greater flexibility in fertilizer application

Shanghai, China —— A senior delegation from Yuntianhua Co., Ltd., led by Chairman Song Liqiang, visited the BASF Agricultural Solutions headquarter and the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, Germany. During the visit, BASF and Yuntianhua exchanged views on innovative fertilizer efficiency technologies, international carbon reduction certification initiatives, and digital farming solutions. The visit marked another milestone in the collaborative partnership between the two companies, with the signing of brand licensing agreements for Ampliqan^®, as well as an agreement to collaborate on the development and commercialization of the novel nitrification inhibitor Ampliqan^® DMPSA-K2 in China. Together, the companies will promote the adoption of this innovative technology, helping improve nitrogen use efficiency and delivering practical solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of Chinese agriculture.

Launched by BASF Agricultural Solutions in China in September 2026, Ampliqan DMPSA-K2 nitrification inhibitor offers excellent handling properties, storage stability, and compatibility with major nitrogen fertilizers. By reducing nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions, it helps protect nitrogen from loss, improves fertilizer efficiency, and creates value for farmers through greater yield potential, enhanced crop quality, and increased flexibility in fertilizer application.

BASF and Yuntianhua share a long-standing partnership. Previous collaborations have included the promotion and application of the Limus^® urease inhibitor, carbon reduction certification projects based on Limus^®, and other fertilizer efficiency technologies. Together, the two companies continue to explore innovative solutions that improve resource efficiency and support the sustainable development of Chinese agriculture.

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

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 95,000 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 around €60 billion in 2025. 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.