BASF launches new rice herbicide to help Japanese farmers save time while controlling tough weeds

• Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo rice herbicide available in Japanese market starting February 6, 2015
• BASF’s proprietary formulation has lasting effect and allows farmers to reduce necessary spraying work

Tokyo, Japan – February 2, 2015 – BASF Japan will launch Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo, a brand new rice herbicide that can help Japanese rice farmers control weed more effectively and efficiently. The product will be available in the Japanese market starting February 6, 2015.

Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo contains cyclosulfamuron and pretilachlor as its active ingredients, which have lasting effects for weed controlling. It allows farmers to control a wide range of weeds including those resistant to some sulfonylurea-based herbicides as well as other perennial weeds. BASF’s proprietary radical formulation offers excellent and efficient weed control with just a small amount of the herbicide (only 10 30g packs of Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo per 10 ares, each wrapped in water-soluble film). Key benefits of Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo include:

• Very effective in controlling a wide variety of weeds and grasses, including perennial weeds
• Radical formulation allows for shortened spraying times and improved results
• Combination of two active ingredients ensures lasting effect for 30 days

“The needs of Japanese rice farmers vary heavily based on the scale of the rice paddies and other geographical characteristics,” said Leandro Martins, Business Area Director, Japan & Korea, Crop Protection, BASF Japan.

“Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo will enable farmers to reduce the work and time they spend in spraying herbicide on rice. We also ensure that it’s suitable for small rice paddies. Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo complements BASF Japan’s existing lineup of herbicide products, and we are confident that our wide range of high-performance products will help farmers better control weeds and secure better yields in Japan.”

In Japan, BASF is offering herbicide solutions such as Basagran and Hanzou to farmers for successful weed control. The addition of Kanetsugu-Radical Jumbo will further enhance BASF’s portfolio of rice herbicides for the Japanese market.

 

About BASF Japan
BASF started doing business in Japan in 1888.  Activities cover f our business segments including chemicals, performance products , functional materials & solutions and agricultural solutions. The main production sites are in Chigasaki (admixtures for concrete, construction materials ) , Kitatone (personal care ingredients), Isohara (plastic additives), Totsuka (coatings) and Yokkaichi (thermoplastic polyurethanes and polymer dispersions) .   BASF maintains a strong research and development presence in Japan including the Yokohama Innovation Center (engineering plastics) and the Research and Development Laboratory and Application Technology Center for Battery Materials in Amagasaki. In 201 3 , BASF employed 1,301 employees in Japan, and achieved sales of € 1.51 billion to customers in Japan.  For further information please visit:  www.japan.basf.com

About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of about €74 billion in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.