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Kumiai Chemicals and Bayer CropScience: A New Era in Pesticide Sales

Kumiai Chemicals, a prominent player in the agricultural sector, has recently formalized an agreement with Bayer CropScience. This collaboration will commence in April 2026 and aims to bolster both parties' market presence in the pesticide industry. The partnership signifies a strategic move to enhance Kumiai’s domestic pesticide business by acquiring the rights to distribute twelve specific Bayer products.

Details of the Agreement

Under this new agreement, a selection of Bayer CropScience products, which are currently distributed through national agricultural cooperative associations, will be transferred to Kumiai Chemicals. This suite of products will include various types of pesticides designed for different agricultural applications. The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen Kumiai's offerings in the highly competitive pesticide market in Japan.

Product Portfolio Transition

The transition will involve significant products categorized primarily for paddy rice weed control and horticultural pest management. Here are some key products Kumiai Chemicals is set to incorporate starting December 1, 2026:

• - Admyer EM Granules (Registration No. 24006) - A horticultural insecticide available nationwide.
• - Gaucho VM (Registration No. 20160) - A horticultural insecticide restricted to Hokkaido.
• - Countdown Products (Various Registration Numbers) - A series of paddy herbicides available nationwide, including Countdown 1kg Granules, Countdown Jumbo, and Countdown Flowable.
• - Galeace Emulsion (Registration No. 19638) - A broadleaf weed herbicide focused on Hokkaido.
• - Silver Cure Flowable (Registration No. 20285) - A horticultural fungicide that will be available excluding Hokkaido.
• - Beiram Prime Flowable (Registration No. 24841) - A nationwide horticultural insecticide.
• - Flint Flowable 25 (Registration No. 20623) - A widely available horticultural fungicide.
• - Movento Flowable (Registration No. 23187) - An insecticide for various crops available nationwide.
• - Yobal UG Box Granules and Yobal Power EV Box Granules (Registration No. 24476 and 24474 respectively) - Pesticides targeting both insect and disease management in paddy rice widely available across Japan.

Future Prospects

With these products set to enhance Kumiai's portfolio, the company anticipates a significant reinforcement of its position in the agricultural market. By complementing existing products with Bayer's offerings, Kumiai aims for long-term growth and the ability to address various agricultural challenges faced in Japan.

Kumiai Chemicals has been a dedicated player in the pesticide manufacturing industry for over 70 years. The company’s commitment is to 'protect and nurture life and nature' through innovative science. It continually strives to create new pesticides and agricultural technologies that contribute to solving critical social challenges linked to agricultural production.

In summary, the partnership between Kumiai Chemicals and Bayer CropScience is poised to revolutionize pesticide offerings in Japan, ensuring farmers have access to cutting-edge solutions necessary for sustainable agriculture.

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