By Jamie Martin
On March 31, 2026, BASF Agricultural Solutions completed its acquisition of AgBiTech, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy. The deal follows a January agreement with Paine Schwartz Partners and other stakeholders, along with all required regulatory approvals.
This acquisition is expected to speed up the development and adoption of biological crop protection products. These solutions are gaining importance as farmers seek safer and more environmentally friendly methods to control pests. BASF aims to strengthen its product range by combining its existing expertise with AgBiTech’s advanced biological technologies.
“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,” said Livio Tedeschi, President of BASF Agricultural Solutions.
“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 Tedeschi.
AgBiTech has a strong presence in Brazil, a leading market for biological crop protection. This provides BASF with a solid foundation to grow these technologies internationally. The company plans to scale these solutions across different regions while keeping a strong focus on farmer needs and local market knowledge.
“Joining BASF marks an important milestone for AgBiTech’s mission to make biological insect control accessible to farmers worldwide,” said Adriano Vilas-Boas, CEO of AgBiTech.
“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,” said Vilas-Boas.
In conclusion, the acquisition supports BASF’s goal of promoting sustainable agriculture. It also ensures that farmers have access to effective, science-based solutions for managing pests while protecting crop health and the environment.
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