BASF Agricultural Solutions is investing a low double-digit million-euro amount in a new Climate Center at its headquarters in Limburgerhof, Germany, to strengthen its research and regulatory capabilities for crop protection products. Construction of the new facility has begun and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027. The Climate Center will feature advanced climate chambers that can create precisely controlled environmental conditions for scientific research.
The facility will support the generation of scientific data required for the registration of crop protection products in markets around the world. It will also increase BASF Agricultural Solutions’ capacity to conduct high-quality studies that meet Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements.
The investment comes as regulatory requirements for crop protection products continue to increase and demand grows for reliable ecotoxicology studies. The controlled environment provided by the new facility will allow researchers to regulate factors such as temperature, humidity and light. These conditions will support repeatable studies and improve planning, data quality and research capacity. The facility is expected to help BASF manage a growing volume of scientific studies while maintaining high research standards.
Melanie Bausen-Wiens, Member of the Management Board of BASF Agricultural Solutions responsible for Technology, said the Climate Center is a strategic investment that combines research capabilities with regulatory expertise. She added that the facility will support the development of new agricultural solutions while helping the company meet changing regulatory requirements.
Some of the climate chambers will be dedicated to insecticide research. Controlled environmental conditions will enable BASF researchers to maintain insect populations required for early-stage screening and discovery programmes. The new center will become part of BASF Agricultural Solutions’ wider research infrastructure at Limburgerhof. The company considers the Agricultural Center an important global location for agricultural research and innovation. The expansion is expected to strengthen the site’s scientific capabilities and competitiveness while supporting the development of specialised talent. BASF said the investment reflects its long-term commitment to research and innovation in agriculture.
BASF Agricultural Solutions works on crop protection, seeds and traits, digital farming tools and sustainability solutions. The business invested €990 million in research and development in 2025 and generated sales of €9.6 billion during the year. The company said its research programmes are focused on helping farmers produce sufficient and affordable food while addressing environmental challenges. Its approach combines crop protection products, seeds and traits, digital technologies and sustainability measures for different farming systems.
BASF is a global chemical company with around 95,000 employees and operations across nearly all major markets. Its portfolio covers Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care, Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. The new Climate Center is expected to add to BASF Agricultural Solutions’ research infrastructure and support the company’s work on future crop protection technologies and regulatory requirements.
