BASF launches Luxinum® herbicide in Indonesia that offers rice farmers a novel mode of action for pre-emergent weed control
- Powered by Luximo® Active - the first active ingredient in the new HRAC mode of action group 30 that effectively controls grasses, sedges and selected broadleaf weeds.
- Luxinum® will be continuously rolled out across Indonesia enabling rice farmers to achieve cleaner fields and better yields.
East Java, Indonesia, August 26, 2025 — BASF is marking a significant milestone of advancing its innovation pipeline with the launch and rollout of Luxinum® herbicide – Powered by Luximo® Active – in Indonesia.
Following the success of over 650 farmers attending BASF outreach events on Rawajitu, Lampung on July 10, and Parigi on July 17, 2025, BASF will on August 26 host an official launch event in Madiun and will showcase to invited farmers and business partners the firsthand results of Luxinum application achieved through its field trials.
Luxinum is a groundbreaking herbicide belonging to Group 30, the first new mode of action introduced in decades. The novel chemistry offers a unique mechanism that inhibits cell membrane processes in weed seedlings, effectively disrupting germination and eliminating tough grass and sedge weeds.
“Indonesia is the fourth largest rice producer in the world, and the launch of Luxinum will unprecedently enable farmers achieve better yields in the coming rice growing season,” said Robert Upton, Business Management Southeast Asia, BASF Agricultural Solutions. “As a soil residual herbicide offering weed management for approximately four weeks, our studies have shown farmers will benefit from 21 days long-lasting clean field protection. By leveraging our expertise in chemistry, BASF can provide rice farmers with better options for weed management and support them achieve better yields and achieve sustainable rice cultivation”.
“Indonesia’s rice farmers are at the heart of our team’s efforts in agriculture,” said Jerico Gascon, Local Business Management, BASF Agricultural Solutions, Indonesia. “With Luxinum, we address local rice farming struggles because weed infestations can cause up to 60% and a maximum of 90% yield losses, when left uncontrolled. Studies have shown that Luxinum controls resistant weeds such as Jawan, Dengkulan, and Tekian. This ultimately provides farmers with a new herbicide option that delivers the benefits of cleaner fields, better nutrient uptake, and stronger crop growth”.
Luxinum will be progressively rolled out across Indonesia and support rice farmers in the next growing season. It provides pre-emergent control of resistant weeds such as grasses (including ACCase and ALS-resistant biotypes), sedges, and selected broadleaf weeds at pre- and early post-emergence application timings. Luxinum is designed to become the backbone of effective and sustainable grass weed management programs for rice farmers, where rotating multiple modes of action is essential to combat resistance. BASF will also be implementing stewardship programs and collaborate with channel partners to enable farmers’ adherence to on-label application guidelines for optimal results.
About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
Everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy 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 €919 million in 2024, we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, combining innovative thinking with practical action in the field. 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 our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. In 2024, our division generated sales of €9.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or our social media channels.
About BASF Indonesia
BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, paints and coatings and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is locatedin Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak – all of which are halal certified. In 2024, BASF posted sales of approximately €511 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 464 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at www.basf.com/id.
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.
