- The first Group 30 chemistry registered in Australian canola
- New mode of action expands herbicide rotation options for resistance management
- Extensive Australian trials support use across a broad range of canola varieties
Melbourne, Australia – XX October 2026 – Australian canola growers now have access to Luximax® pre-emergent herbicide, the first and only Group 30 herbicide registered for use in canola, following approval by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
“Annual ryegrass remains one of the most challenging weeds in Australian broadacre farming systems. Australian growers need effective resistance management tools that can be integrated into existing farming systems,” said Parvana Wali, Head of Agricultural Solutions, BASF Australia & New Zealand. “Luximax in canola provides growers with a new option to rotate herbicide modes of action across their farming system and reduce reliance on existing pre-emergent herbicide groups.
Luximax’s unique mode of action has no known documented cross-resistance to existing pre-emergent herbicide groups. It can provide up to 12 weeks of residual control under suitable conditions, helping protect canola crops through the critical crop establishment period. Luximax can also provide control of barley grass, silver grass and toad rush, and suppress wild oats and brome grass.
“We’ve conducted extensive Australian trials across multiple seasons with canola varieties, and we’re excited to bring Luximax to Australian canola growers ahead of the 2027 season,” said Parvana. “The results have demonstrated crop safety comparable to current industry standards, when used according to label directions. This will give growers greater confidence when planning weed management strategies.”
For more information on Luximax herbicide, contact your local BASF representatives or visit the BASF Agricultural Solutions website here.
Media photo: Tariq Gerardi, Broadacre Agronomy & Innovation Specialist at Longerenong innovation site
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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 95,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.