ReDiscover Phenoxies

At a global level Nufarm is one of the key players in the production of phenoxy herbicides. This can be seen in particular at a European level with two key phenoxy manufacturing plants situated in both Linz, Austria and Wyke, UK.

The term phenoxies is an umbrella title for a group of herbicides that mimic the effect of natural plant hormones called auxins. Auxins are only found in plants and regulate growth, one of their functions is to make the plant grow towards the light. Phenoxies such as MCPA, CMPP-P and 2,4-D mimic auxins mode of action causing the target weed to thicken and twist, effectively neutralising it. These actives are selective in grass and cereals plus a range of additional crops across Europe. A group of phenoxies called butyrics (2,4-DB / MCPB) are also selective in many clovers and legumes.

Both at a global level and a European level, Nufarm continues to invest in the widest portfolio of phenoxy AI’s in the industry. All to ensure that the solutions provide a maximum benefit to the customer.

Why does Nufarm invest heavily in phenoxies?

Because even though it has been over 70 years since 24-D was discovered, Nufarm believes they are an essential group of products, more so now than ever. Phenoxies are still used today in a wide range of crops and provide great flexibility to the user: They can be used solo for control of specific weeds such thistles in grassland, they are formulated into products containing two or more phenoxies to be used for broad spectrum control over crops such as spring cereals, and they can also be beneficial components to tank mixes. In all cases providing a cost effective herbicide tool to growers and agronomists. Furthermore phenoxies can provide an alternative mode of action to commonly used ALS and Urea herbicides where resistance is growing and there are concerns over its spread.

Nufarm are committed and actively in the process of renewing all the phenoxy active ingredients and their relevant products to ensure these solutions are available to customers and their changing needs.

View our phenoxy guide for more information.