New Zealand consults on import of BASF's fungicide Adexar

Date:09-26-2013

BASF has applied to the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority(EPA) to import its fungicide Adexar with the active ingredients fluxapyroxad and epoxiconazole. It is used as a spray on wheat and barley crops to prevent or control fungal diseases.

Adexar can pose a risk to human health and to aquatic organisms, but  these risks can be managed if it is handled properly. Adexar will provide improved crop quality and yields for cereal growers, and flow-on financial benefits, the company notes.

The agency has opened the public comments until October 30, 2013.