BASF opens AgSolutions Farm in Tien Giang

Lam Thi My Nuong, deputy manager of Southern Plant Protection Centre under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, giving a speech at the opening ceremony

Located in the Mekong Delta region, a major production area for rice, vegetables, and fruits, the facility will serve as a technical and training hub to help farmers and industry players increase yields and profitability, and to promote food safety and environmental protection. Demonstration plots and field trials at the centre will also complement the work of BASF research farms around the world.

“Vietnam is a major rice exporter in the world and one of the most important agricultural centres in the Asia-Pacific. However, while societal expectations for high-quality food are increasing, Vietnamese farmers are facing challenges such as a lack of arable land, as well as climate change, weeds, and diseases,” said Gustavo Palerosi Carneiro, senior vice president, Crop Protection, Asia-Pacific, BASF.

“With our AgSolutions Farm, we aim to bring our crop protection innovation and technical knowledge to the farmers and other industry players so that they can increase their productivity in a sustainable manner,” he noted.

The new BASF AgSolutions Farm will showcase the latest technology and best practices from around the world to drive further innovation in farming in Vietnam, as well as share innovations with neighbouring countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The facility will also cultivate partnerships between BASF and local universities and institutes to provide training and develop customised products and solutions to meet local growers’ needs.

Tanachart Ralsiripong, managing director of BASF Vietnam, added, “Vietnam is one of the fastest growing markets in the Asia-Pacific. By establishing the AgSolutions Farm in Tien Giang province, we will get closer to farmers, work to provide better services, and contribute to sustainable agricultural development in Vietnam.”

BASF Crop Protection launched its direct business model in Vietnam in 2013 and has been active in major farming centres, including the Mekong Delta. It works with farmers, distribution partners, and agriculture industry players to offer innovative solutions and product stewardship training to help them boost productivity and profitability.

For example, Headline 100CS is an effective fungicide to help rice farmers protect their plants from disease while preserving the aquatic environment. The product is also part of BASF’s AgCelence portfolio to increase yields and improve grain quality, resulting in higher revenues for farmers and better quality rice for consumers. In the next three years, BASF will launch a broader range of innovative products to effectively support the country’s sustainable agriculture.

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