Best Practice Example for Responsible Use
Down on the Farm
- In France, a BASF interactive training tool “Educ’phyto” showcases best practice in crop protection use.
- Features a virtual farm – where the farmer has to identify possible risks within a certain period as well as a series of 20 explanatory mini-videos.
We help farmers to become more knowledgeable.
Easy-to-Understand Packaging
- Container caps with prominent, easy-to-understand symbols and pictograms.
- Transcends language and literacy barriers.
- Features useful, easily accessible information, e.g. contact details in case of an emergency.
- Colour coding to improve stock logistics.
- Recyclable material.
We encourage farmers to read the instructions before using our products.
Back to School
- Training on Good Farming Practices run by the French Crop Protection Association.
- 10,000 farmers benefit yearly.
- Distributor network helps cascade information.
- Forum for sharing best practices.
- Features information on special farming equipment.
We raise awareness of the use of responsible practices both on the farm and in the field.
Right on Target
- BASF’s OPTIDOSE improves the quality of application by using targeted spraying.
- It takes into account the size and density of grapevines in different vineyards in France (Beaujolais, Cognac and Alsace).
- BASF cooperates in this program with the French Wine Institute.
We help protect the environment.
Fighting Malaria
- Each year, malaria causes over one million deaths.
- BASF’s INTERCEPTOR® malaria nets – recommended by the World Health Organisation – are an effective way to combat the disease.
- Easy to use, odourless, and long-lasting – effective up to 4 years and 20 washes.
- As the nets do not need constant impregnation with the insecticide, unnecessary human exposure is avoided.
- Independent studies show an up to 60 per cent reduction in the number of malaria cases hospitalised.
We help to improve people’s lives.