Factbook

Agricultural Solutions

Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Sales by region 2023 (location of customer)

Sales by direct customer industry 2023

1 Aquaculture, forestry, home and garden, industrial weed control, ornamentals, public health, turf, urban pest control

Portfolio

BASF’s market position and main competitors

Research and development

Key capabilities of BASF
  • Strong customer orientation with a comprehensive offer for strategic crop systems: soy, corn (maize) and cotton in the Americas; wheat, canola (oilseed rape) and sunflower in North America and Europe; rice in Asia; and fruit and vegetables globally
  • Strengthened R&D pipeline for sustainable agriculture helping farmers balance environmental and economic challenges as well as meeting consumers demand for more sustainably produced food
  • Stringent patent management
  • Innovative digital farming solutions
  • Strong integration into the Production and Know-How Verbund

Selected acquisitions/JVs/investments/divestitures

Innovation example

Last UpdateMay 27, 2024