BASF’s versatile new pre-emergent herbicide, Voraxor, registered for use in cereal crops
- APVMA has approved Voraxor®, BASF’s new knockdown and pre-emergent herbicide
- Voraxor provides strong ‘double Group G’ knockdown and long-lasting residual control of broadleaf weeds, plus suppression of annual ryegrass, in wheat, barley and durum
- BASF’s third herbicide for Australian cereal growers launched in twelve months – Voraxor follows Luximax® and Frequency®
Melbourne, Australia – June 26, 2020 – BASF’s versatile new Group G pre-emergent herbicide, Voraxor, has been registered for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). This new registration will allow Australian growers of wheat, durum and barley to enhance the spectrum and longevity of their pre-emergent weed control.
“We are excited to introduce an important new tool, with a brand-new active, that can get several jobs done at once and help growers plug existing gaps in their weed control programs,” said Stuart McLaverty, Senior Portfolio Manager, BASF Agricultural Solutions. “Voraxor offers fast knockdown of a wide range of broadleaf weeds that have already emerged in the lead-up to sowing, and it will continue to control the emergence of 16 key broadleaf weeds for up to 12 weeks when incorporated by sowing.”
Additionally, Voraxor provides suppression of annual ryegrass when incorporated by sowing (IBS). “Registered for the residual suppression of annual ryegrass as a pre-emergent in light-textured soils, Voraxor is effective as a burndown in controlling young annual ryegrass plants which have developed resistance to glyphosate. No other Group G product ticks all these boxes,” added McLaverty.
Voraxor is the first product featuring a new BASF active ingredient to be released globally, and the company’s third herbicide released locally in the last 12 months. It follows Luximax, a ground-breaking, grass-weed pre-emergent herbicide with a brand-new mode of action for use in wheat, and Frequency, a new post-emergent Group H broadleaf herbicide which offers agronomists flexibility in mix partners in wheat, barley and durum.
“Together these three new herbicides will allow growers to maintain a very high level of weed control while reducing resistance pressure on older products,” said Gavin Jackson, Head of Agricultural Solutions at BASF Australia and New Zealand.
“Australian farmers have long been known as early adopters of new innovations and we are delighted that BASF’s pipeline of new products – with many more new products scheduled for launch in the next few years – is giving them every opportunity to stay ahead of the curve,” concluded Jackson.
Voraxor herbicide will be available to growers in time for the 2021 season. For more information on BASF’s herbicide portfolio, visit www.crop-solutions.basf.com.au.
About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
With a rapidly growing population, the world is increasingly dependent on our ability to develop and maintain sustainable agriculture and healthy environments. Working with farmers, agricultural professionals, pest management experts and others, it is our role to help make this possible. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline and broad portfolio, including seeds and traits, chemical and biological crop protection, soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we connect innovative thinking and down-to-earth action to create real world ideas that work – for farmers, society and the planet. In 2019, our division generated sales of €7.8 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, construction, manufacturing and mining sectors, and posted sales of about €359 million in Australia and New Zealand in 2019. As of the end of 2019, the company had 500 employees and operated 11 production sites across agricultural solutions, performance products and functional materials and solutions. BASF has been active in Australia for more than 90 years, and for about 60 years in New Zealand. Further information is available on the internet at 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. More than 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2019. 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.
