BASF and Nufarm Americas, Inc. have entered into a multi-year supply agreement for the herbicide Imazapyr for use in non-crop markets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Under the agreement, BASF will expand the market availability for Imazapyr-based products by drawing on the strength of the combined distribution channels of BASF and Nufarm Americas, Inc. BASF will continue to actively market its Imazapyr-based product line, which includes Arsenal® herbicide, Arsenal® herbicide Applicators Concentrate, Habitat® herbicide, Sahara® herbicide and Stalker® herbicide. Nufarm Americas, Inc. will develop and commercialize its own range of products based on Imazapyr, beginning in some markets in 2006.

"We are pleased to have concluded this supply agreement with Nufarm as part of our lifecycle management strategy for Imazapyr," said Stephen P. Briggs, Director of BASF SPD. "BASF is the only company able to draw on three imidazolinone compounds in its portfolio, and we plan to continue to strongly grow our business in this category. As the market and innovation leader in the non-crop herbicides segment, we have all intention to further expand our market position by launching new active ingredients and optimizing the commercial value of our existing portfolio."

"The supply agreement reached with BASF is an important step in the strategy of Nufarm, aimed at expediting the growth of our non-crop business," said Greg Crawford, President of Nufarm Americas, Inc. "We believe Imazapyr will play an important role in our portfolio in the future. We are confident this molecule will help us reinforce both our product mix and position as a leading supplier of alternate brand products."

BASF Specialty Products Department is a unit of BASF Agricultural Products division and is based in Raleigh, N.C. With sales of EUR 3,354 million in 2004, BASF's Agricultural Products division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these products and services to improve yields and quality of agricultural crops. Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants. BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The vision of BASF's Agricultural Products division is to be the world's leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population.

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's intelligent solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. In 2004, BASF had approximately 82,000 employees and posted sales of more than EUR 37 billion. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA), New York (BF) and Zurich (AN).

Nufarm Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Nufarm Limited, a manufacturer, supplier and marketer of crop protection products based in Australia. Nufarm is recognized as one of the leading agricultural and turf chemical manufacturers in the world. Nufarm Americas, Inc. formulates products that serve the agricultural, professional turf, vegetation management and forestry markets in the United States.