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BASF Agricultural Solutions Invests in New Climate Center

BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced a significant investment in a new Climate Center located at its headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany. This initiative involves a low double-digit million-euro commitment aimed at enhancing the company's research capabilities and addressing the increasing regulatory demands faced by the agricultural sector.

The construction of the Climate Center has already commenced, with plans for completion scheduled for the first half of 2027. It will feature state-of-the-art climate chambers designed to provide precisely controlled environmental conditions necessary for scientific studies that support the global registration of crop protection products. As regulatory standards continue to tighten, the need for high-quality, compliant ecological studies becomes ever more critical. BASF’s investment is a proactive response to this shifting landscape.

"The new Climate Center represents much more than just a research facility; it is a strategic investment that aligns with our commitment to delivering top-tier research while ensuring regulatory compliance," said Melanie Bausen-Wiens, a member of BASF Agricultural Solutions' management board responsible for technology. This facility will enable the company to offer farmers innovative solutions more efficiently, in harmony with evolving regulatory frameworks.

The climate chambers within the facility will allow for rigorous ecological studies by controlling variables such as temperature, humidity, and light. This level of control will lead to reproducible and scientifically robust results, thereby enhancing the quality of data and expanding the capacity for the increasing volume of studies that are required. Additionally, some climate chambers will be dedicated to insecticide research, providing controlled environments for breeding insects required in early screening and research programs. This capability is pivotal for the development of future innovations in crop protection.

The investment in the Climate Center underscores BASF Agricultural Solutions' long-term commitment to the Limburgerhof agricultural center, which stands as one of the company's most significant global innovation hubs. This expansion is expected to strengthen the scientific capabilities and competitiveness of the site while enhancing its attractiveness as a workplace and research environment.

About BASF Agricultural Solutions

BASF Agricultural Solutions emphasizes its dedication to agriculture, focusing on providing sustainable, affordable food for a rapidly growing global population. The agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of increasing food production while minimizing environmental impacts. To address this, BASF collaborates with partners and experts to integrate sustainability criteria into all business decisions. With an investment of €990 million in 2025 dedicated to a robust research and development pipeline, BASF develops solutions tailored for a variety of farming systems. The company combines seed, specially-bred plant traits, crop protection products, digital tools, and sustainability approaches to optimize outcomes for farmers, breeders, and stakeholders throughout the value chain. In 2025, BASF Agricultural Solutions reported a revenue of €9.6 billion.

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About BASF

BASF stands for chemistry for a sustainable future. The company's objective is to be the preferred chemical partner in enabling its customers' green transformation. BASF combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Approximately 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of customers across various industries and almost all countries worldwide. BASF's core business comprises the segments of Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care, while standalone businesses operate in the segments of Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. In 2025, BASF achieved a global revenue of approximately €60 billion. BASF shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and as American Depository Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Additional information is available at BASF.