BASF Agriculture Solutions launches Basta^® – x with new applications on cassava and rubber in Thailand

• With Basta^® – x, BASF provides a non-selective, non-residual herbicide with limited translocation potential
• Effective for controlling over 80 weed species for Rice, Mango, Cassava, Palm Oil, and Rubber farms.

Chumpon, Thailand, June 23, 2022 –BASF Agricultural Solutions in Thailand will present Basta^® – x in new branding with Thai’s Farmer on BASF Technology Day. The new Basta^® – x branding also marks the approval for use on two additional crops in Thailand - cassava and rubber.

“We are pleased to have BASTA® - x also be registered to provide solutions to Thai cassava and rubber farmers as we recognize the struggle they encounter as they attempt to generate better yield and control the issue of weed management throughout the growing season. BASTA®-x can be used throughout the growing season at all crop growth stages and is proven to be effective against a broad range of over 80 weeds, eliminating the need to apply several herbicides to control different weeds on a given crop.” said Robert Upton, Agricultural Solutions Director, Business Area Management,South East Asia. “BASF is proud to launch innovative solutions that help farmers solve their challenges as they strive to meet the complex need of feeding the world’s growing population and do the biggest job on earth.”

Being a contact herbicide, Basta^® - x only affects the parts of the plant being treated. The active ingredients of BASTA^®- x is glufosinate-ammonium and is rapidly decomposed by soil microorganisms, therefore no residue will remain in the soil over time. In addition, BASF prioritizes proper stewardship and crop safety education with farmers and has planned for a targeted 5,000 farmers to be trained by end of 2022   

At BASF Technology Day, BASF also presents other solutions which help fruit and vegetable growers to produce not only more, but better yield. BASF therefore focuses even more on customers' needs and bring sustainable innovations to them by offering a complete portfolio in fruits and vegetable crops including fungicide solutions; Headline^® - to helps growers control diseases and improve overall Plant Health and Orvego^® - is highly effective as part of a rotation program, as a preventive application or at the first sign of disease and insecticide; Altacor^™ - Altacor^® insect control powered by Rynaxypyr^® is providing fast and long-lasting residual control of key pests active and to create to strengthen our herbicide segment with Treevix^® powered by Kixor^® herbicide technology, was designed for directed, pre and post emergence applications in a variety of crops.

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. In 2021, our division generated sales of €8.2 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.     

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111.000 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 six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.