BASF’s innovative new fungicide Revylution^® approved for use in New Zealand

• BASF’s new fungicide Revylution^® to help improve yields for wheat farmers 
• The innovative fungicide provides targeted control of speckled leaf blotch, including strains that are less susceptible to other Group 3 fungicides
• Revylution^® contains first isopropanol-azole chemistry for disease control engineered with a flexible molecular structure

Christchurch, New Zealand – September 29, 2022 – BASF’s new Group 3 fungicide Revylution^® has been registered for use in wheat crops. Revylution is expected to become grower’s first-choice fungicide in preventing and controlling speckled leaf blotch (Septoria tritici blotch) and leaf rust in wheat.

Revylution contains Revysol^®, the first isopropanol-azole active ingredient that delivers a uniquely flexible molecule that can adapt to mutations in the target pathogens and control strains of disease that are less susceptible to other Group 3 products.

“The introduction of Revylution is big step forward in cereal disease control for New Zealand wheat farmers, allowing them to target key foliar diseases in wheat with greater confidence,” said Grant Hagerty, Technical Development Manager, BASF Agricultural Solutions New Zealand.

“Global wheat demands are at all-time high, and farmers need support in protecting their crops from fungal blights. Revylution will provide superior and more robust control of speckled leaf blotch and leaf rust than current industry standards. Its single-active formulation will simplify grower rotations making disease control in wheat more efficient and economical,” added Grant.  

Revylution is registered to control leaf rust, speckled leaf blotch and stripe rust in wheat. It is highly effective when used on its own or can be mixed with other fungicides to extend disease coverage.

“Additionally, its rapid foliar uptake allows it to perform extremely well in adverse weather conditions, offering a broader application window while still providing weeks of protection,” he continued.

Revylution is powered by the same next-generation Group 3 fungicide that has already shown its effectiveness as part of a co-formulation in BASF’s Revystar^®, which was launched in 2020. The dual-active formulation of Revystar provides optimal control of Ramularia in barley allowing both Revylution and Revystar to play complementary roles in grain growers’ crop protection programmes.

Revylution is the latest in a series of BASF crop protection innovations that is set to continue with several further product launches over the next few years. 
For more information visit crop-solutions.basf.co.nz/

Revylution – ACVM Approval code P009923

About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division

Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success – for farmers, agriculture and future generations. In 2021, our division generated sales of €8.2 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.

About BASF in Australia and New Zealand

BASF serves key industries in the agriculture, coatings, manufacturing and mining sectors, and posted sales of about €415 million in Australia and New Zealand in 2021. As of the end of 2021, the company had 380 employees and operated 6 production sites across Agricultural Solutions, performance products and functional materials and solutions. BASF has been active in Australia for 100 years, and about 60 years in New Zealand. Further information is available on www.basf.com/au.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.