BASF Agricultural Solutions Commissions New Fermentation Plant in Germany

Crop Protection BASF Agricultural Solutions Commissions New Fermentation Plant in Germany

2026-05-12 Updated on 2026-05-12 Source: Press release BASF 1 min Reading Time

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With a double-digit million-euro investment, BASF Agricultural Solutions has commissioned a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany.

The new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products in Ludwigshafen strengthens production flexibility and supply chain resilience while giving farmers access to innovative crop protection programs.(Source: BASF) — The new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products in Ludwigshafen strengthens production flexibility and supply chain resilience while giving farmers access to innovative crop protection programs.
(Source: BASF)

Ludwigshafen am Rhein/Germany – BASF Agricultural Solutions has successfully commissioned its Biohub, a new fermentation plant for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products, at the Ludwigshafen site. With an investment in the high double-digit million-euro range, BASF is strengthening its portfolio of biological innovations. The products manufactured at the plant include biological fungicides and biological seed treatment, giving farmers access to innovative solutions that support sustainable, integrated crop protection programs.

The Biohub uses microorganisms to convert renewable raw materials such as glucose into the desired products – a process known as fermentation. The production of key biological active ingredients successfully began this year, including the bacterium Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which forms the basis of the biological fungicide Serifel, and the main building block of Inscalis, a novel insecticide based on the fungal strain Penicillium coprobium. Bringing this production process in-house strengthens BASF’s execution excellence, increases flexibility, and enhances the resilience of supply chains.

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“The successful commissioning of the Biohub marks an important step forward in Industrial Biotechnology for BASF Agricultural Solutions,” said Dr. Melanie Bausen-Wiens, Member of the Management Board of Agricultural Solutions, in charge of Technology. “By bringing fermentation production in-house, we directly link our expertise in research with industrial-scale manufacturing, allowing us to accelerate and adapt biotechnological innovations.”

“The global market for biological crop protection solutions continues to grow steadily,” said Maximilian Becker, Member of the Management Board of Agricultural Solutions, in charge of Business. “With this new fermentation plant, we have established a scalable and flexible platform that enables us to strengthen our Biosolutions portfolio while ensuring a consistent and dependable supply for our customers.”

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