Herbicide with a novel molecule will be launched first in Brazil and targets regenerative agriculture

Bayer has submitted registration requests for the herbicide icafolin-methyl to the European Union, after concluding similar processes in Brazil, the United States, and Canada. With a launch scheduled starting from 2028, the product is expected to first reach the Brazilian market. The company anticipates that icafolin will generate around 750 million euros in global sales annually. According to the manufacturer, the new molecule represents the first novel mechanism of action in over 30 years for post-emergence weed control. Icafolin was developed for use in annual and perennial crops, such as soybeans, cereals, legumes, oilseeds, stone fruits and orchard fruits, nuts, grapes, and citrus fruits. According to Bayer, icafolin belongs to a new chemical class that allows for lower and more precise applications, focusing on safety and sustainability. The product complements herbicides like glyphosate and aims to address the advancement of weed resistance, one of the main challenges in ...