BASF plans to shut down production of its glufosinate-ammonium herbicide due to growing competition as well as high energy and raw material costs.
The move will impact two production sites in Germany.
Nevertheless, glufosinate is to remain a “key component” of the company’s herbicide portfolio. In future, it intends to source the active ingredient from third-party suppliers.
BASF is also working on the development of next-generation glufosinate solutions, which should achieve the same effect with significantly lower quantities.
