Sumitomo's latest Strobilurin fungicide Bifemetstrobin obtained ISO Provisional generic name!

On June 15, 2024, Sumitomo Chemical of Japan made another progress in the field of agrochemistry, and its new Strobilurin fungicide Bifemetstrobin was granted provisional approval by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This achievement not only marks the official entry of this innovative product into the market vision, but also represents a new stage in the development of Strobilurin fungicides.

Strobilurin fungicides are bionic fungicides with unique mechanism of action. After nearly 20 years of development, its huge market potential has been widely recognized in the industry. As a new agricultural fungicide with great market vitality after triazole fungicides, the successful development of Strobilurin fungicides is considered to be an important milestone in the history of fungicide development.

Sumitomo Chemical's pace of innovation in the field of agrochemistry has never stopped. From Metyltetraprole to Oxazosulfyl to Inpyrfluxam, each product exemplifies Sumitomo Chemical's commitment to efficient and environmentally friendly agricultural solutions. The addition of Bifemetstrobin will further enrich Sumitomo Chemical's product line and enhance its competitiveness in the global agrochemical market.