Crop protection manufacturers Nichino America, Inc. and Sipcam Agro have announced a cross-licensing agreement for the U.S. market.
This new partnership grants Nichino exclusive distribution rights for Sipcam Agro’s Cymoxanil + Propamocarb fungicide (Eject) in the state of California. Eject is a downy mildew fungicide for use in a variety of vegetable crops, and will now be added to the Nichino portfolio.
Also through the cross-licensing agreement, Sipcam Agro has early access entry to Nichino’s Buprofezin 70 DF/WDG insect growth regulator formulations (OdezaTM, SussexTM). These two products provide effective, long-lasting control of nymphal and crawler stages of several pests on many crops.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Nichino America in this cross-licensing endeavor,” says Brent Marek, CEO/COO at Sipcam Agro. “This agreement not only solidifies our commitment to advancing agricultural productivity but also underscores the profound impact of strategic partnerships in driving the growth of the industry.”
Both companies say the collaboration will bring alignment in their strengths to deliver more options to the market.
“Our early access partnership with Sipcam Agro for Buprofezin 70 DF/WDG insect growth regulator formulations is a significant step towards expanding the market share of this vital active ingredient in the United States,” says Dustin Simmons, president of Nichino America, Inc. “Moreover, the access to Cymoxanil + Propamocarb fungicide allows us to offer farmers in California a powerful, dual mode-of-action solution for downy mildew control, confirming our commitment to agricultural excellence.”
