On 24 September 2008, Nufarm signed an agreement to acquire Lefroy Seeds Pty Ltd, based in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Lefroy Seeds specializes in hybrid breeding, production and commercialisation activities in sunflower and sorghum. The company has established registrations, sales and commercial partnerships in Australia, Argentina, South Africa, China, Pakistan, Thailand, and various countries in Europe.

The acquisition of Lefroy Seeds further supports the Nuseed strategy of building genetic strength in key crops, developing global partnerships, and creating value from crop outputs.

Combined with the advancement of Monola™ germplasm, the addition of the Lefroy business means Nuseed is now well positioned as a global partner to produce healthy vegetable oils in multiple countries. High oleic canola and sunflower are quickly becoming the world standard for food companies and restaurants committed to the reduction of transfat and saturated fats from their food labels and menus.

The acquisition involves total consideration of $11.5 million, the majority of which will be paid in Nufarm equity.