Crystal Crop Acquires Bayer’s To Expand Ethoxysulfuron Business

New Delhi: Agrochemical firm Crystal Crop Protection on Sunday said it has acquired the herbicide active ingredient Ethoxysulfuron from Germany’s Bayer AG for sales in select Asian markets, in a deal expected to boost its earnings by 20 per cent.

The acquisition includes Bayer’s ‘Sunrice’ trademark and mixture products containing Ethoxysulfuron, along with all related registrations. The herbicide is used to control broad-leaved weeds and sedges in rice and cereal crops.

This marks Crystal’s 13th strategic acquisition and its second purchase from Bayer, following its 2021 acquisition of Bayer’s Indian seed portfolio for cotton, pearl millet and mustard.