News - Sumitomo Chemical

Agriculture

Sumitomo Chemical showcases its portfolio and new product launches at Expodireto.

Company highlights solutions for soybeans, corn, and pastures during the fair in Não-Me-Toque.

10.03.2026 | 13:12 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical presents new technologies at the Show Rural Coopavel 2026.

The company highlights local research and anticipates strategic launches for agribusiness.

10.02.2026 | 15:04 (UTC -3)

Agriculture

Sumitomo Chemical expands Productivity Expedition

The project will provide specialized technical support to the country's main agricultural crops.

06.02.2026 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

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The spread of diseases in soybeans could impact crop yields.

Efficient monitoring and management are crucial to ensuring productivity.

21.01.2026 | 16:31 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical strengthens its team in Western Goiás.

Breno Reis takes on the role to boost growth and partnerships in the region.

17.12.2025 | 09:37 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical and Valent BioSciences launch biostimulants for EMEA.

The portfolio brings together three technological platforms to increase nutritional efficiency, stress tolerance, and productivity in various crops.

04.12.2025 | 14:46 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo creates global innovation center for biorational solutions

Valent BioSciences, MGK, and Valent North America Combine to Form New Sumitomo Biorational Company

21.10.2025 | 09:01 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Launches Tempest E Pasture and Herbicide Portfolio

Launches are part of the E Concept and reinforce the company's commitment to efficiency and sustainability in livestock farming

22.09.2025 | 08:02 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical appoints new Country Head for Brazil

Agricultural engineer Alexandre Pires took office this month, after more than 26 years at Adama Brasil

09.09.2025 | 13:54 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical Launches Yen Program

The action is part of a new value proposition of the company

07.08.2025 | 05:34 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical presents technologies at the 54th CBFito

The company highlights products with unique modes of action, such as Indiflin and Pavecto

04.08.2025 | 17:16 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical presents a broad portfolio at CBSoja 2025

Highlights include fungicides, herbicides, seed treatment, BioRacionais and the new Pavecto molecule.

24.07.2025 | 14:24 (UTC -3)

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Marcelo Figueira takes on new role at Sumitomo Chemical

With 29 years of experience in agriculture, executive takes over Marketing and Business Development for Fungicides Latam

04.07.2025 | 15:02 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical presents interactivity at Expodireto 2025

Thematic environment connects rural producers with the needs and demands of the field

11.03.2025 | 13:50 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical implements changes in corporate governance

The change will allow greater delegation of executive decisions to directors

03.03.2025 | 07:50 (UTC -3)

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Combining tradition and modernity, Sumitomo Chemical celebrates 50 years in Brazil

Cássio Greghi, head of Sumitomo Chemical Brasil, talks about the company's history and prospects in the country

28.02.2025 | 10:36 (UTC -3)

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Nairo Piña takes over as CEO of Sumitomo Chemical

In a planned succession move, Piña will take office on April 1

12.02.2025 | 17:16 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical celebrates 50 years in Brazil at Show Rural

Japanese company presents its new brand positioning, “Agriculture Unites Us”

11.02.2025 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical has a new Latam research manager

Diogo Togni has over 15 years of experience in the crop protection sector

01.11.2024 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical strengthens initiatives that highlight the importance of cotton farming for Brazil

The company joined Abrapa's campaign called “Fiber for all generations”, launched in celebration of Cotton Day

09.10.2024 | 16:15 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical highlights solutions at the Brazilian Congress of Entomology 2024

Among the company's highlights are the insecticides Legion, Decision and Abaday for managing bedbugs and caterpillars in soybeans, corn and cotton.

20.09.2024 | 15:10 (UTC -3)

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Suellen Drumond takes over as insecticide manager for Latin America at Sumitomo Chemical

The agricultural engineer previously held the position of insecticide manager in Brazil

06.09.2024 | 09:25 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical launches Pladius fungicide for control of ramularia in cotton

New solution, with exclusive formula, was launched at the 14th Brazilian Cotton Congress

04.09.2024 | 10:53 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical presents Empera herbicide at the Weed Congress

Still in the federal registration phase, the product is not available for sale; Offer to the market should occur for the 25/26 harvest

13.08.2024 | 07:55 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical highlights commitment to sustainability at Andav Congress

Japanese company highlights investments in innovative technologies and services to increase convenience and promote more sustainable agricultural practices

07.08.2024 | 09:56 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical obtains registration of herbicide Rapidicil in Argentina

The company has also filed registration applications for epyrifenacil-based herbicides in the United States, Canada and Brazil.

25.07.2024 | 18:15 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical is a finalist partner in the Cesb Maximum Productivity Challenge

The result of 120 bags of soybeans per hectare placed producer Silvio Castro Cunha Júnior among the finalists of the 16th National Soybean Maximum Productivity Challenge

24.07.2024 | 16:12 (UTC -3)

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Sumitomo Chemical publishes new sustainability report

Document highlights company initiatives to reduce emissions and expand supply of sustainable solutions

10.07.2024 | 14:45 (UTC -3)