Quality in every single drop

Our scientists are uncovering a growing problem, post‑patent copies of BASF products simply aren’t performing as they should. While some generic manufacturers deliver valuable new options, others put poorly formulated products on the market leading to real‑world consequences such as reduced efficacy, inconsistent performance, and practical headaches like blocked filters and nozzles.

The difference isn’t always visible on the label, but in the field it matters. That’s why BASF’s proven formulation expertise, built on continuous innovation and rigorous testing, remains a critical advantage for growers who don’t want to risk compromising performance.

Our technological rigour extends into a storage promise, testing products from -20C to +50C and formulating to ensure a shelf life of up to five years, versus the industry standard of just two.

CPM Investigates

As generic crop protection products steadily enter the UK market, offering growers a cheaper alternative to their branded counterparts, are they really as cost effective as they first appear?

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In the lab & in the field

Experience with a generic copy of the WG formulation vs. the BASF original; BASF Research Center Limburgerhof, BASF tested formulation: Cantus WG

By continually reformulating actives like F500®, our chemistry delivers higher yields proving it’s better value in every single drop.

Independent trial by LWK, Germany 2024

Location: Iserlohn.

Variety: KWS Donovan

Single application at BBCH 39 (17th May) with registered dose rates

T1 Coverspray across trial site (26th April) 1,5 l/ha Pronto Plus

Photo: Markus Rininsland, Specialist Consultant (27th June)

Comet® 200 is a fungicide with protectant and curative properties for disease control in winter wheat, spring wheat, winter barley, spring barley, winter oats and spring oats. Comet® 200 is also a fungicide with protectant properties for disease control in forage maize and grain maize.

Signum® is a well-proven, highly effective protectant fungicide. Containing boscalid and pyraclostrobin, Signum® provides excellent, long-lasting disease control and physiological benefits for an extremely wide range of vegetable, soft fruit and pulse crops.

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