Bayer is launching five types of herbicide-tolerant soybean seeds, including those resistant to nicosulfuron and glyphosate, in Brazil, with an expected market introduction for the 2027/2028 crop season.

Core tip: According to a report from the Chinese website of the World Agrochemicals Network, Bayer recently announced that it will launch a new soybean seed named Intacta 5+ for Brazilian farmers. Brazil is the world's largest producer and exporter of oilseeds, and the launch of this seed aims to further promote the application and development of genetically modified seed technology in South American countries.

Bayer has stated that the commercial varieties equipped with the new biotechnology are expected to be launched in the 2027/2028 crop season, subject to regulatory approvals and commercial decisions in Brazil and abroad. Intacta 5+ is Brazil's first soybean seed that is resistant to five herbicides: sulfonylurea, imazapyr, glyphosate, glufosinate, and 2,4-D. Additionally, this seed provides protection against certain moths that harm soybean plants. Brazilian farmers have a high acceptance rate for genetically modified seeds, and their rapid adoption is considered one of the key factors behind the growth in Brazil's multi-crop yields. According to a November 2024 report from the United States Department of Agriculture, Brazil is the second-largest producer of genetically modified crops globally, following the United States. In the 2024/2025 crop season, Brazil is expected to plant genetically modified crops on 68.5 million hectares (approximately 169.3 million acres), with ...