FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping farmers produce food, feed, fibre and fuel for a growing global population, while adapting to a changing environment
As one of the world’s leading agrochemical companies, FMC develops products that work better on the farm and are clearly better for the environment. The company is known for its passion for technology, is purely focused on agriculture and invariably takes the lead in agricultural science.
FMC’s global research and development team, including biologists, chemists, weed scientists, entomologists, plant pathologists and molecular biologists, leads one of the strongest discovery and development pipelines in the agricultural industry. The company also uses external collaborations, partnerships and investments to enhance the diversity of its research efforts. For that reason, FMC invests in – and works with – companies that are complementary to their own research.
Artificial intelligence
Just recently, in May 2024, FMC announced a new collaboration with US-based Optibrium, a leading developer of software and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for small molecule discovery. The agreement is part of FMC’s strategic plan to accelerate the discovery and commercialisation of its pipeline.
Expanding FMC’s discovery process to include Optibrium’s innovative Augmented Chemistry® AI technology will help bring new solutions to growers faster. Machine learning and AI methods will serve to identify promising compounds, optimise their properties and continue the company’s focus on sustainable products.
FMC is currently accelerating the pace of crop protection innovation and advancing the discovery and commercialisation of its new active ingredient pipeline to help growers address the wide range of challenges they face.
Robust portfolio
“Our commitment to sustainable agriculture drives our research team to develop products with performance characteristics that exceed the competition, including longer shelf life, performance at lower usage rates and compatibility with other chemistries. Our robust portfolio and pipeline of differentiated chemical and biological agents, combined with investments in biologicals and adjacent technologies, enable the continued expansion of our award-winning portfolio,” said Ben Schoonwinkel, FMC’s Commercial Lead for South Africa.
FMC in Southern Africa is convinced that innovation in agriculture can unlock the astonishing potential of our sub-continent. With exceptionally strong capabilities in research and development, the company is committed to addressing innovative solutions for food security, without compromising the environment.
Worldwide success
The US parent company is more than 140 years old and is considered one of the five largest agrochemical companies in the world. The international head office is located in Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania.
FMC Corporation is a worldwide agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping producers produce food, feed, fibre and fuel for a growing global population while adapting to a changing environment. The company’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisors and grass and pest management experts to address their toughest challenges, while protecting the environment. With approximately 6 200 employees in more than 100 countries worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.
Top product range
Their highly respected product range in Southern Africa makes FMC a stand-out company with well-known products and active ingredients like Rynaxypyr and Cyazypyr, which are widely regarded as market leaders. The company uses selected chemical dealers and their agents to supply its products to growers. South African farmers are in a privileged position to be able to make use of a professional, organised dealer network to purchase products that meet the highest standards when it comes to integrity and product knowledge.
“The most important front, of course, is on the farm, where we support farmers with sustainable technologies that help protect their crops and build resilience against climate impacts. FMC has one of the strongest research and development teams in the industry, and we continue to invest in new synthetic technologies as well as innovative biological solutions, such as pheromones and peptides, to complement our plant health platform,” Schoonwinkel added.
FMC’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisors and grass and pest management experts to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. Visit https://ag.fmc.com/za for more information.
