About Nufarm Australia
Nufarm is an Australian agricultural chemical company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1956 by Max Fremder, the company began by selling phenoxy herbicides to professional spray applicators in regional Victoria. Today, Nufarm is ranked the 9th largest crop protection company in the world.
The company holds more than 2,100 product registrations and markets products in more than 100 countries around the world. Nufarm has a clear leadership position in Australia and substantial operations in North and South America, Europe, New Zealand, and Asia.
Products
- Phenoxy Herbicides — controls and eradicates broadleaved weeds
- Crop Protection Products — herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides
- Turf & Specialty Products — lawn care, golf courses, municipal parks
- Aquatic Weed Control — waterway management
- Forestry Products — forestry weed control solutions
Global Manufacturing
Nufarm manufactures phenoxies in globally networked facilities in Australia, England, Austria, and the Netherlands. A large range of other crop protection products are produced in manufacturing facilities across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Africa, and America.
Australian Manufacturing
Nufarm’s head office is located at Laverton in Melbourne, where the company maintains significant manufacturing and research operations. The company is proud of its Australian heritage and continues to push its Aussie credentials as a homegrown agricultural success story.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1956 by Max Fremder in Melbourne
- Headquarters: Laverton, Melbourne, Victoria
- Stock: ASX: NUF
- Revenue: A$3.48 billion (FY2024)
- Employees: ~2,800 globally
- Product Registrations: 2,100+
- Global Reach: 100+ countries
- Ranking: 9th largest crop protection company in the world