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Research & Development

Research & Development

Where collaboration breeds innovation.

Shaping the Future of Farming

As the needs of farmers evolve, our goal is to evolve with them, staying in step with industry demands, the needs of our customers and the people they feed. Research and development are critical to our ability to keep pace with the industry, which is why UPL Corp continues to make significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment, advanced research facilities, and the development of an R&D team focused on finding and evaluating new solutions to meet farmers' ever-changing needs. As the agricultural landscape evolves, the UPL Corp new product pipeline is filled with a broad range of new products inspired by the farmers need to work more efficiently and productively.

New Molecules1 in development pipeline

Platform of solutions in development

FY27 innovation rate2 annual target

Pioneering New Solutions

In addition to ongoing work with post-patent chemistries, our development pipeline includes new and differentiated products developed through innovative new molecules and active ingredients. We also have a team of dedicated scientists focused on pioneering biological solutions that not only benefit farmers but also reduce the environmental impact of agriculture. By 2027, we aim to have a balanced portfolio, with 50% of our products rooted in existing active Iingredients and the other 50% comprised of differentiated or sustainable brands. In FY 2024 we realized an innovation rate of 14%.

From Development to Delivery

Regardless of the end product, the exploration of potential new solutions begins at the OpenAg Center in North Carolina. Concepts that are proved then move on to one of our eight global OpenAg stations for in-field testing in real-world environmental conditions. More than 9000 trials are conducted each year focused on creating a solution tailored to fit the gap in the market. It’s not all testing and data collection. Our team of R&D experts work closely with regulatory, intellectual property, supply chain and marketing teams to successfully transition ideas into innovations.

Commitment to Collaboration

Our collaborative spirit doesn’t end with our internal teams. We are dedicated to an OpenAg® commitment, which champions collaboration at every level, within our teams and with external partners. Our willingness to collaborate with like-minded partners to create and bring to market solutions that address farmers’ pain points is one of the things that sets UPL Corp apart. This unique collaborative ability gives us the agility to analyze, evaluate, and adjust quickly throughout the development process.

Through every transformation, one thing has remained constant, our unwavering commitment to farmers. We are dedicated to developing holistic solutions that not only protect crops and deliver high-quality yields but also drive sustainable practices that safeguard the planet.

Global OpenAg Research & Development Network

Global OpenAg R&D Station (8) NPP Laboratory (7) Global OpenAg R&D Center (1) Manufacturing Facility - Formulation (27) Manufacturing Facility - Technical (6)

NPP Laboratory (7)

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NPP Laboratory St. Malo, France

Saint-Malo is a 100% women-dedicated team for exploring and evaluating biosolutions

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NPP Laboratory Cary, USA

A global state-of-the-art research facility focused on understanding physiological modalities to advance natural solutions

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NPP Laboratory Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

A global research state-of-the-art facility focused on advancing natural solutions through scientific and applied excellence

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NPP Laboratory Ituverava, Brazil

Focused on delivering innovative microorgansims based crop protection solutions

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NPP Laboratory Pretoria, RSA

Specializing in development and distribution of microbial and micronutrient-based biostimulants and innovative nutrition to support crop health and stimulate growth

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NPP Laboratory Bangalore, India

NPP owns the proprietary technology of microbial fermentation with a diverse microbial culture collection and unique fermentation process for development of new biocontrol and plant and soil health solutions

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NPP Laboratory Pau, France

Global OpenAg R&D Station (8)

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Shray Hill, UK

72-hectare Northern-European site for pest research, seed treatment, and sustainable agri-tech innovation

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Bujalmoro, Spain

22 hectares for crop protection, biostimulation, and plant nutrition across various cultivation types

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Abasola, Mexico

57 hectares of innovation supporting tech advancements and launches in Mexico and LATAM

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Pereira, Brazil

Pioneering agricultural technologies and smart solutions to address farmers challenges across a diverse 70.6-hectare landscape, supporting agriculture, infrastructure, conservation, and forestry

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Pune, India

25-acre research hub offers extensive crop testing, from soybeans to grapes, with 400 field trials and advanced labs

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Karnal, India

13-acre station with yearly rice and wheat trials, a comprehensive irrigation system, and over 100 various crop tests

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Global OpenAg R&D Station MyAn, Vietnam

2 hectares station with yearly rice, vegetables and corn trials; partners with local universities and institutions.

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Global OpenAg R&D Station Karawang, ID

2.7 hectare field station with irrigation for constant rice cultivation and regional crops; partners with local universities and agriculture departments

Global OpenAg R&D Center (1)

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Global OpenAg R&D Center - USA

45,000 square foot facility in North Carolina that serves as the hub for all UPL Corp. product development.

Manufacturing Facility - Formulation (27)

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Kingstree South Carolina, USA

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ramos Arizpe, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation La Palma, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Tevsa, Mexico

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Bioquim, Costa Rica

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Barranquilla, Colombia

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Madrid, Colombia

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Icona SA, Argentina

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Salto de Pirapora, Brazil

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ituverava, Brazil

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Mount Edgecomb Canelands, South Africa

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Pretoria, South Africa

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Callivoire Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Nogueres, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Lecanet, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Mourenx, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Bassens, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation St. Malo, France

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Ougree, Belgium

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Sandbach, UK

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Gujarat

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Maharashtra

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Chungju, South Korea

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Jiangsu, China

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Yolo, China

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Manufacturing Facility - Formulation Vietnam

Manufacturing Facility - Technical (6)

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical, Jammu

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Punjab

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical West Bengal

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Karnataka

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Maharashtra

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Manufacturing Facility - Technical Gujarat Ankleshwar

1New Molecules defined as new active ingredients and biosolutions

2Defined as the % of total sales from products launched in the last 5 year

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