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Improving next-generation suspension fertilisers through smart agrochemical formulation design

Formulating for high-electrolyte systems means holding stability, compatibility, and performance together as fertilisers get more concentrated. See how smart formulation design keeps next-generation...

From living systems to defined actives: how Croda enables the next phase of biologicals

Discover how Croda is uniquely positioned to support customers from bioprocess optimisation to robust formulation development and delivery technologies.

Cresmer™ OD SOL FAQs: Inside our proprietary oil dispersion (OD) chassis

Discover the benefits of Cresmer OD SOL for pesticide oil dispersion formulation. Get insights on formulation development, stability and surfactant compatibility.

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The rise of chassis systems in oil dispersion development: innovation or illusion?

Explore the rise of chassis systems in OD formulation development and understand how Cresmer OD SOL delivers superior stability, flexibility and performance.

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Cresmer™ OD SOL: A high‑performance chassis for robust OD formulation

Learn how Cresmer OD SOL simplifies OD formulation as an all-in-one chassis designed to deliver reliable performance across diverse actives.

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Agriculture business review

Discover how Croda is driving differentiation in Agriculture. Exploring innovation, market trends, and strategic growth driving performance in this year’s annual report business review.

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Agriculture megatrends and market environment

Agriculture trends are reshaping the industry, driving innovation to boost yields, navigate market volatility, and advance sustainable crop solutions.

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Agriculture sustainability review

Sustainability in Agriculture focuses on regenerative practices, innovative crop solutions that boost yields while reducing environmental impact, and supporting global food security.

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Why rainfastness adjuvants matter in agriculture

Unpredictable weather, tighter regulations, and growing demand are making it harder for crop protection products to perform as intended. Rainfall, in particular, can wash treatments away before...

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Croda wins Bayer's Igniting Networks Decarbonization Excellence Award 2025

Croda has been awarded the Igniting Networks Decarbonization Excellence Award 2025 during Bayer’s supplier event, Igniting Networks Live. This award honours partners who truly go the extra mile for...

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Measure it to master it: harnessing biogenic carbon data for sustainable agriculture innovation

Croda now provides Product Carbon Footprints for over 500 agricultural products from 12 global sites, helping you make smarter, lower-carbon choices. With biogenic and total carbon data included in...

The innovations helping to deliver Regenerative Agriculture

Soil isn’t dirt—it’s life. Regenerative Agriculture revives tired soils, reduces damaging practices, and harnesses innovation to grow resilience from the ground up. Explore the full story now.

What is Regenerative Agriculture: A primer

Explore how Regenerative Agriculture is reversing decline, rebuilding soil health, and restoring productivity—offering a roadmap for both sustainable farming and resilient agri-innovation.

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Croda Agriculture and Incotec release whitepaper on regenerative agriculture

Croda Agriculture and Incotec have released a whitepaper on regenerative agriculture. The whitepaper has the title ‘Regenerative Agriculture: How to improve natural ecosystems and increase yields’.

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Maintaining microbial viability with high quality surfactants in biological formulations

As biological agriculture grows, turning promising microbes into reliable products remains a challenge. Factors like microbial yield, survival, and shelf stability often hinge on something easily...

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The future of innovative ingredients in Agriculture

Explore emerging trends in agriculture driven by AI and sustainability. Our Vision Report shows how tech reshapes farming’s future and tackles food challenges.

Croda Agriculture welcomes Thomas Riermeier as new President of Life Sciences

Dr. Thomas Riermeier has been appointed as the new President, Life Sciences, covering Croda’s Pharma and Agricultural businesses, effective from 1 April 2025.

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Unlocking the potential of Dispersible Concentrate (DC) formulations with Atlox™ 4921

Discover the key aspects of DC formulations, including their composition, performance and how Atlox 4921 can help overcome common formulation challenges.

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Atlox™ CS 200: Multifunctional ingredient blend for pesticide capsule suspension (CS) formulations

Targeted at the Indian market, Atlox CS 200 is a synergetic blend suitable for making pesticide capsule suspension (CS) formulations.

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Cresmer™ 350: A tank-mix adjuvant for post-emergence herbicide in the India market

Cresmer 350 is recommended as an adjuvant for Topramezone SC and similar formulations which formulators can provide in a two-pack system along with their original formulation. Farmers can use it as a...

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Improving next-generation suspension fertilisers through smart agrochemical formulation design

From living systems to defined actives: how Croda enables the next phase of biologicals

Cresmer™ OD SOL FAQs: Inside our proprietary oil dispersion (OD) chassis

The rise of chassis systems in oil dispersion development: innovation or illusion?

Cresmer™ OD SOL: A high‑performance chassis for robust OD formulation

Agriculture business review

Agriculture megatrends and market environment

Agriculture sustainability review

Why rainfastness adjuvants matter in agriculture

Croda wins Bayer's Igniting Networks Decarbonization Excellence Award 2025

Measure it to master it: harnessing biogenic carbon data for sustainable agriculture innovation

The innovations helping to deliver Regenerative Agriculture

What is Regenerative Agriculture: A primer

Croda Agriculture and Incotec release whitepaper on regenerative agriculture

Maintaining microbial viability with high quality surfactants in biological formulations

The future of innovative ingredients in Agriculture

Croda Agriculture welcomes Thomas Riermeier as new President of Life Sciences

Unlocking the potential of Dispersible Concentrate (DC) formulations with Atlox™ 4921

Atlox™ CS 200: Multifunctional ingredient blend for pesticide capsule suspension (CS) formulations

Cresmer™ 350: A tank-mix adjuvant for post-emergence herbicide in the India market