Tampa, FL – September 30, 2024: FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) has announced a partnership with Ballagro Agro Technology Ltd. This FMC agreement aims to expand biological crop protection solutions in Brazil. The collaboration will combine FMC’s microbial expertise with Ballagro’s fungi-based products. Together, they will provide farmers with a wide range of sustainable crop protection technologies.
FMC Brazil will license and distribute key biological products from Ballagro. The partnership will give Brazilian farmers greater access to advanced solutions for pest management. These new technologies are designed to improve crop production and support sustainability.
Boosting Biological Crop Protection in Brazil
The FMC agreement with Ballagro is a key step for FMC’s Plant Health strategy. “We’re excited to deliver new biological solutions to growers in Brazil,” said Dr. Benedicte Flambard, FMC’s vice president of Plant Health. The agreement will expand FMC’s presence in the Brazilian market and enhance its biologicals platform.
Farmers in Brazil are facing growing challenges due to climate change, pest pressures, and stricter regulations. “This FMC agreement allows us to offer the innovative solutions that Brazilian farmers need,” said Renato Guimaraes, vice president of FMC, Latin America.
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
FMC and Ballagro, both have commitments to supporting sustainable agriculture in Brazil. Ballagro’s commercial director, Arnelo Nedel, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “Brazil is a leader in biological control. This agreement helps us bring cutting-edge solutions to farmers.”
Brazilian growers will now have access to a more comprehensive range of biological products. These include sustainable crop protection technologies that boost productivity and promote efficiency. FMC has also been developing biological products like Ataplan® and Provilar® biofungicides, Quartzo® and Presence® Full bionematicides, and Seed+ biostimulants.
FMC plans to continue investing in research, development, and partnerships like the one with Ballagro. The company is committed to growing its Plant Health business and supporting sustainable farming in Brazil.
This collaboration strengthens FMC’s position in Brazil while promoting sustainability in agriculture. Farmers can expect new solutions to help them navigate today’s agricultural challenges.
