Adama opens the world's first herbicide factory with OD formulation

ADAMA opens a new manufacturing unit in Londrina (PR). The factory, dedicated exclusively to the production of herbicides with T.O.V Technology. - Technology, Simplified Operation and Added Value for the producer - and OD (Oil Dispersion) formulation, begins operating with the production of the first T.O.V. herbicide, Cheval.

"This is the world's first OD herbicide factory and its biggest difference is the T.O.V. technology, the same one that has been successful in ADAMA's fungicide products, such as Cronnos. It was designed to have the best operation and automation technologies in order to guarantee safety, quality, reliability and less impact on the environment", explains Ana Colla, Director of Operations.

With the new herbicide factory with OD formulation, ADAMA now has a new line of products for the main agricultural crops. "This innovative formulation, combined with the exclusive combination of active ingredients, has demonstrated high effectiveness in the management of weeds in the main producing regions, raising the level of control for the producer. This new line of products is fundamental for the renewal of the herbicide portfolio of ADAMA with innovation and greater profitability", adds Ana Colla.

Investment and productive capacity

The new manufacturing unit received investments of US$2 million for the construction and installation of high-technology equipment. With a production capacity of 8 million liters/year, it will also be used to produce three other launches of T.O.V herbicides over the next five years. "The factory is fully automated, will be operated by tablets and monitored 24 hours a day in a central monitoring room", reveals the director.

From the design to the construction of the factory, a sustainable process was thought out and planned with 25% less energy consumption, 50% less water and waste generation compared to the efficiency of other installed factories. The factory will also have gas and particulate filtration systems, ensuring and following all standards established by environmental agencies, avoiding atmospheric pollution.

In addition to the national market, the new factory will supply products to other countries, such as the United States, China, South Africa, Namibia and Latin American countries. "We have been working on developing this technology for herbicides for over five years, but it comes at an important time, contributing to the product offering in the face of a global scenario of lack of inputs and another area of ​​weed resistance", comments Ana Colla.

Cheval, modern formulation T.O.V

Cheval has a modern T.O.V. - patented by ADAMA -, which brings ease of application, simplifying the farmer's life. The premium product is recommended for managing horseweed, bittersweet and crow's foot, - present in more than 25 million hectares of soybeans - with the practicality of post-emergence control of weeds with the pre-emergence effect, promoting effective control of invasive plants for soybean, cotton and corn crops.

The product's proposal is to simplify the farmer's life and bring him peace of mind with management that brings better residual control. "As it is a herbicide that brings flexibility and ease of application, it serves all producers, from the most traditional to the most entrepreneurial, with little or medium technical knowledge, and low or high availability to adopt new technologies", says João Ibelli, manager of ADAMA herbicides.

Cheval is another solution brought by ADAMA aimed at the needs of farmers and which meets the company's brand promise of listening, understanding and delivering. In other words, ADAMA is committed to listening to farmers' stories and understanding their challenges to deliver them the best products and technologies that meet their needs and expectations.