UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, and AgBiTech, a world leader in ag biologicals innovation to create healthy food systems, announce a strategic partnership to bring a range of sustainable biosolutions to crops in California, Arizona and Hawaii.
Two new bioinsecticides to be distributed in the United States through UPL’s Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit.
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (May 10, 2022) – UPL, a global leader in sustainable agriculture solutions, and AgBiTech, a world leader in ag biologicals innovation to create healthy food systems, announce a strategic partnership to bring a range of sustainable biosolutions to crops in California, Arizona and Hawaii. Through the collaboration, UPL will distribute AgBiTech’s biosolutions through its Natural Plant Protection (NPP) business unit, starting with two bioinsecticides this year.
AgBiTech is providing the technology and distribution rights in the Western United States for two OMRI-certified bioinsecticides: Heligen® and Fawligen®.
- Heligen is a novel and highly selective IRAC Group 31 biological insecticide that offers growers a cost-efficient option for controlling corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm and tobacco budworm larvae, particularly those that are resistant to traditional insecticides.
- Fawligen is a biological insecticide that is specifically designed to control fall armyworm. Also a member of IRAC Group 31, Fawligen tank mixes well to control populations resistant to traditional insecticides.
UPL is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of biosolutions. Last year, UPL launched Natural Plant Protection (NPP), a new global business unit that features UPL’s comprehensive portfolio of biologically derived inputs. Through UPL’s global R&D expertise and collaboration with innovative agriculture companies, NPP can increase the depth and delivery speed of natural solutions that help solve agronomic challenges that growers face.
“At the core of UPL’s OpenAg approach is our vision that true innovation is inspired by collaboration, and that working together creates the most impactful results for agriculture,” says Jim Petta, UPL Natural Plant Protection Head, North America. “Our partnership with AgBiTech exemplifies our promise to be that catalyst for innovation to help solve problems for growers — and society — today and in the future.”
Adds Marcos Castro, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AgBiTech, “This agreement solidifies our commitment to bringing safe and effective integrated pest management solutions to growers in North America. We are looking forward to delivering our unique biosolutions to the Western US and we believe in the biological focus UPL is bringing to market.”
AgBiTech started its journey two decades ago in Australia and today is a world leader in the biologicals sector, with 8.5 million acres of row crops treated with its products in 2021.
ABOUT UPL
UPL is a leader in global food systems, as one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With revenue of US $5 billion, UPL has a presence in 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of the world's food basket and a focus on high-growth regions, UPL represents a compelling value proposition for growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners in a consolidating market. UPL offers an integrated portfolio of both patented and post-patent agricultural solutions for various arable and specialty crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain.
ABOUT AgBiTech
Since 2002, AgBiTech has been delivering commercially proven products that help make farming more profitable and sustainable. AgBiTech combines field experience with innovative science and proprietary technology, working with farmers, advisors and researchers to develop products that deliver highly effective biological insect management solutions. AgBiTech manufactures all of its products in-house, with a tireless focus on quality and efficiency, allowing it to produce consistent and cost-effective biological products that have established market leading positions. For further information, visit www.agbitech.us.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Gilbert
North American Marketing Communications Manager
UPL NA Inc.
kimberly.gilbert@upl-ltd.com
Daniel Scott
Marketing & Communications Specialist
AgbiTech LLC
dscott@agbitech.com
