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Germany's BASF completes AgBiTech acquisition to boost biologicals

08 Apr '26
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Germany's BASF completes AgBiTech acquisition to boost biologicals
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Insights

  • BASF Agricultural Solutions has completed its acquisition of AgBiTech, strengthening its position in the fast-growing biological crop protection segment.
  • The deal supports global scaling of biological insect control solutions, leveraging BASF's R&D and market reach, while expanding AgBiTech's technologies beyond Brazil to serve farmers worldwide.
BASF Agricultural Solutions successfully closed its acquisition of AgBiTech. This follows the agreement with private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders signed in January 2026, and the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to enable faster scaling and broader adoption of biological solutions and reinforces BASF’s commitment to offer farmers more effective and diversified insect control options.

“The biologicals market continues to expand at a strong pace. Acquiring AgBiTech strengthens our position in this attractive segment and complements our existing portfolio with proven biological technologies. We warmly welcome our new colleagues, and I am confident that, together, we will accelerate meaningful progress for our customers and for agriculture by further expanding biological solutions across global markets,” said Livio Tedeschi, President of BASF Agricultural Solutions.

Adriano Vilas-Boas, CEO of AgBiTech, commented: “Joining BASF marks an important milestone for AgBiTech’s mission to make biological insect control accessible to farmers worldwide. BASF’s global reach, strong R&D ecosystem and deep agricultural expertise will help accelerate the impact of our technologies. We are proud of what our teams have built and excited for this next chapter.”

AgBiTech has established a strong footprint in Brazil, which is one of the most dynamic markets for biological crop protection. The acquisition is expected to enable BASF to scale AgBiTech’s biological technologies globally, expanding their impact beyond Brazil and integrating them into BASF’s broader crop protection portfolio. Maintaining agility and a strong customer focus, combined with deep market expertise, will be essential to continue supporting growers with effective solutions.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (JP)

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