Syngenta announced it will end production of the herbicide paraquat by the end of June 2026. The decision reflects significant competition from generic producers around the world, which has eroded Syngenta’s competitiveness in producing the herbicide.
Paraquat is highly effective in controlling weeds and enables agricultural conservation practices like no-till farming, remaining an essential part of the farming toolbox for many growers. First brought to market by Syngenta over sixty years ago, paraquat is today a generic herbicide that’s registered for sale by more than 750 companies. The company only sells the herbicide in a few markets around the world, and it accounts for less than one percent of Syngenta’s global sales.
“The decision is only about focusing our resources where they deliver the greatest value for our businesses and customers,” said Mike Hollands, the Head of Syngenta Global Production and Supply.
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