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BASF Agricultural Solutions: Crop Protection Guide

BASF is a major research-driven agricultural solutions provider supplying fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and seed solutions to Indian farmers. Renowned for innovative chemistries like Xemium, Revysol, and Kixor, BASF products address tough weed, disease, and pest complexes across diverse cropping zones.

Last reviewed: 11 November 2026

Fungicide Portfolio and Advanced Technologies

BASF's fungicide lineup incorporates next-generation carboxamide (SDHI) and triazole chemistries designed for broad-spectrum disease suppression.

These formulations provide preventive and curative protection against rusts, blights, and anthracnose in staples and cash crops.

  • Priaxor: Advanced SDHI formulation containing Xemium (fluxapyroxad) and pyraclostrobin for pulses and soybean
  • Opera: Pyraclostrobin plus epoxiconazole providing disease defense and physiological plant vigor in maize and groundnut
  • Seltima: Microencapsulated pyraclostrobin specially developed for high-efficacy blast control in rice without aquatic risk
  • Cabrio Top: Pyraclostrobin and metiram broad-spectrum protectant for grape downy mildew and vegetable blights

Herbicides and Insecticides Lineup

BASF offers selective weed management solutions and targeted insecticidal formulations that safeguard crop yield potential.

From post-emergence weed control in soybean to selective hopper suppression in paddy, products are tailored to Indian agronomic conditions.

  • Odyssey: Imazamox plus imazethapyr early post-emergence herbicide for soybean and pulses
  • Basagran: Bentazone 48% SL selective contact herbicide targeting stubborn sedges and broadleaf weeds in rice
  • Vesnit Complete: Pre-mix selective herbicide for maize and sugarcane broad-spectrum weed knockdown
  • Sefina: Afidopyropen (Inscalis technology) providing selective sucking pest control with high safety to pollinators

Authorized Sourcing and Packaging Verification

Farmers should procure BASF crop protection products strictly through licensed agricultural retailers and Krishi Seva Kendras.

Always inspect the security seals, verify the printed Maximum Retail Price (MRP), and request a GST invoice for authentic stewardship.

  • Security Verification: Scan tamper-evident QR codes and verify manufacturer logos on original bottles
  • Label Compliance: Follow statutory CIBRC instructions on crop stages, dilution ratios, and safety intervals
  • Safe Disposal: Rinse empty containers three times and dispose of them through registered recycling channels

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Common questions

What is BASF Priaxor used for?

Priaxor is an advanced fungicide containing fluxapyroxad and pyraclostrobin, used to control rust and foliar blights in soybean and pulses.

What is the active technology in BASF Sefina?

Sefina is powered by Inscalis (afidopyropen), a chordotonal organ modulator that rapidly halts feeding in sucking pests like whiteflies and aphids.

How can farmers verify authentic BASF products?

Purchase exclusively from licensed dealers, verify intact tamper-evident seals, and check for batch codes and security QR features.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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