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Research & Development

Research & development Where good ideas become solutions

Helping farmers shape tomorrow

As farming changes, we change with it, keeping pace with farmers’ needs, what the industry demands and what the planet needs. Research and development are essential to staying ahead, which is why UPL Corp continues to invest in cutting-edge equipment, advanced facilities and a talented R&D team focused on finding and testing new solutions for the world’s farmers. Our product pipeline is filled with a wide range of new tools designed to help farmers work more efficiently and productively - while protecting the land for future harvests.

New Molecules1 in development pipeline

Platform of solutions in development

FY30 innovation rate2 annual target

Creating better solutions

Beyond our work with trusted post-patent chemistries, our development pipeline includes new and differentiated products based on innovative molecules and active ingredients. We also have dedicated scientists focused on biosolutions that benefit both farmers and the planet. By 2027, we aim to balance our portfolio, with 50% of our products based on existing active ingredients and 50% coming from differentiated or sustainable brands. We’re proud to say that in FY 2024, we achieved an innovation rate of 14%.

From idea to impact

Our journey from concept to field-ready solution begins at our OpenAg® Center in North Carolina. Ideas that show promise move to one of our eight global OpenAg® stations for testing in real-world farming conditions. We conduct more than 9,000 trials each year, focusing on creating solutions that meet specific market needs. This isn't just about testing and data – our R&D experts work closely with regulatory, intellectual property, supply chain and marketing teams to successfully turn promising ideas into practical solutions trusted by farmers worldwide.

Teamwork makes innovation work

Our OpenAg® approach champions working together at every level, internally and with outside partners. Our willingness to collaborate with like-minded organizations to create and deliver solutions that solve farmers' real problems is what makes UPL Corp different. This unique approach gives us the flexibility to analyze, evaluate and adjust quickly throughout the development process. We’re living and breathing our approach, and our vision for the future continues by teaming up with like-minded partners to cut through obstacles, fast-tracking innovation and reimagining sustainability to bring real solutions to farmers when they need them most.

Through every change, one thing remains constant – our unwavering commitment to farmers. We're dedicated to developing complete solutions that not only protect crops and deliver quality harvests but also support sustainable practices that make farming work for the planet.

Global OpenAg® research & development network

Global OpenAg R&D Station (8) NPP Laboratory (7) Global OpenAg R&D Center (1) Manufacturing Facility - Formulation (27) Manufacturing Facility - Technical (6)

NPP Laboratory (7)

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NPP Laboratory St. Malo, France

Saint-Malo is a 100% women-dedicated team for exploring and evaluating biosolutions

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NPP Laboratory Cary, USA

A global state-of-the-art research facility focused on understanding physiological modalities to advance natural solutions

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NPP Laboratory Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

A global research state-of-the-art facility focused on advancing natural solutions through scientific and applied excellence

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NPP Laboratory Ituverava, Brazil

Focused on delivering innovative microorgansims based crop protection solutions

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NPP Laboratory Pretoria, RSA

Specializing in development and distribution of microbial and micronutrient-based biostimulants and innovative nutrition to support crop health and stimulate growth

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NPP Laboratory Bangalore, India

NPP owns the proprietary technology of microbial fermentation with a diverse microbial culture collection and unique fermentation process for development of new biocontrol and plant and soil health solutions

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NPP Laboratory Pau, France

Global OpenAg R&D Station (8)

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Shray Hill, UK

72-hectare Northern-European site for pest research, seed treatment, and sustainable agri-tech innovation

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Bujalmoro, Spain

22 hectares for crop protection, biostimulation, and plant nutrition across various cultivation types

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Abasola, Mexico

57 hectares of innovation supporting tech advancements and launches in Mexico and LATAM

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Pereira, Brazil

Pioneering agricultural technologies and smart solutions to address farmers challenges across a diverse 70.6-hectare landscape, supporting agriculture, infrastructure, conservation, and forestry

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Pune, India

25-acre research hub offers extensive crop testing, from soybeans to grapes, with 400 field trials and advanced labs

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Karnal, India

13-acre station with yearly rice and wheat trials, a comprehensive irrigation system, and over 100 various crop tests

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Global OpenAg R&D Station MyAn, Vietnam

2 hectares station with yearly rice, vegetables and corn trials; partners with local universities and institutions.

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Karawang, ID

2.7 hectare field station with irrigation for constant rice cultivation and regional crops; partners with local universities and agriculture departments

Global OpenAg R&D Center (1)

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Global OpenAg R&D Center - USA

45,000 square foot facility in North Carolina that serves as the hub for all UPL Corp. product development.

Manufacturing Facility - Formulation (27)

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Kingstree South Carolina, USA

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation La Palma, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Tevsa, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Bioquim, Costa Rica

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Barranquilla, Colombia

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Madrid, Colombia

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Icona SA, Argentina

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Salto de Pirapora, Brazil

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ituverava, Brazil

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Mount Edgecomb Canelands, South Africa

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Pretoria, South Africa

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Callivoire Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Nogueres, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Lecanet, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Mourenx, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Bassens, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation St. Malo, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ougree, Belgium

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Sandbach, UK

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Gujarat

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Maharashtra

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Chungju, South Korea

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Jiangsu, China

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Yolo, China

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Vietnam

Manufacturing Facility - Technical (6)

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical, Jammu

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Punjab

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical West Bengal

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Karnataka

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Maharashtra

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Gujarat Ankleshwar

1New molecules defined as new active ingredients and biosolutions

2Defined as the % of total sales from products launched in the last 5 year

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