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Two new cereal fungicides in UK approval system

New active ingredients including two new fungicides to target key crop diseases are awaiting approval for UK use

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Two new cereal fungicides in UK approval system

Agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, best known for its biorational agricultural products and solutions, aims to strengthen its market presence in both Europe and the UK with a significant pipeline of new products according to Alberto Ancora, general manager of Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe.

Within the company's immediate pipeline are a number of new conventional active ingredients currently in the approval system, including two new fungicides targeting diseases such as septoria, net blotch, ramularia and rusts. The company is hopeful for approvals in the near future.

Sustainable farming

Mr Ancora says: "Beyond our conventional chemical portfolio, we have also made acquisitions and investments in biorational agriculture over the years, anticipating the current green evolution in European agriculture. Here we see significant potential in combining conventional chemistry with new biorational strategies as an ideal solution for sustainable farming.

"Although Sumitomo may be a new name to many UK farmers and agronomists, we have a rich history in agriculture going back 350 years. The company was born out of an idea of converting harmful gases emitted by copper mining into fertilizers, solving an environmental problem and simultaneously providing a solution to farmers. That is a very forward-looking and concrete example of our approach as a pioneer in sustainable agriculture." 

Sumitomo Chemical (UK) are currently working with key organisations such as NIAB and ADAS on trials to further optimise the potential of these products and we hope to present our data on these new actives in the near future.

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