BASF launches new insecticide Cimegra® to provide Indonesian farmers with effective and long-duration protection of their crops
- BASF Cimegra® Insecticide delivers powerful and quick control of the toughest insect pests like Thrips, Spodoptera, and Plutella
- Novel mode of action for effective & long duration protection in wide variety of crops
- Expands the company’s presence in the insecticides market, delivering high-efficacy products that respond to farmers’ needs
Jakarta, Indonesia – May 3, 2023 – BASF Indonesia celebrates the launch of the new insecticide Cimegra®, together with 500 key Indonesian farmers at the Golden Boutique Hotel, Kemayoran. These farmers are the first who have trialed Cimegra® in this growing season.
BASF Cimegra® insecticide is powered by a new active ingredient, Broflanilide®,, formulated with BASF technology.
With its unique mode of action, BASF’s Cimegra® insecticide is among the first compound in the market introduced under the new IRAC group 30, which represents a new class of insecticides (Group 30—meta-diamides and isoxazolines) which has no known cross-resistance with existing products in the market, making it a superior insecticide resistance management tool.
Cimegra® offers farmers a powerful solution for controlling critical insect pests such as Thrips, Spodoptera, and Plutella, and when used as part of integrated pest management program, it also helps combat resistance. Cimegra® is registered for use on Shallot, Corn, Tomato, Cabbage, Soybean, and select crops in Indonesia
“Farmers in Indonesia will now benefit from our latest innovation that helps them achieve better yields,” said Christofer Arisandy, President Director of BASF Indonesia. “Farming is the biggest job on earth as farmers balance the needs of putting food on our tables, whilst taking into account their livelihoods, practicing good environmental stewardship, and coping with today’s unpredictable weather conditions, pests, and diseases that could destroy their hard work of growing crops. At BASF, we are dedicated to listening and working alongside farmers to understand their needs, so that we apply our expertise to help them face this enormous challenge successfully.”
A valuable aspect of Cimegra® is its ability to be effective on the toughest resistant insects by attacking insects’ nerves system, resulting in quick knockdown. Supported by its fast spreading ability, Cimegra® performs excellent for control of multiple insects in different crops at various stages.
“This innovation reaffirms BASF’s commitment to help farmers across boundaries to treat a variety of pests with the lowest use rates compared to current standards. We have launched Cimegra® in China and India and have witnessed great success stories of farmers benefiting from it. I am excited to launch Cimegra® in Indonesia as it helps farmers by providing effective and long duration protection against tough insect pests across a wide variety of crops”, said Ajay Chandola, Head of Agricultural Solutions Indonesia, BASF Indonesia.
“The launch of Cimegra® in Indonesia supports our commitment to helping Indonesia’s agriculture maximize its potential and support national food security. The access to the most advanced Ag innovation solutions, such as Cimegra® will help farmers achieve better yields – yields produced in ways that are valued by society, are kind to the planet, and help farmers earn a living. “
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 2022, our division generated sales of €10.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of 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 located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis and Merak – all of which are halal certified. In 2022, BASF posted sales of approximately €614 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 483 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. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 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 €87.3 billion in 2022. 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.
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