FMC Corporation has achieved an important milestone in bringing the first new mode of action herbicide to growers in over three decades. This month, FMC successfully manufactured its first commercial batch of Dodhylex™ active (tetflupyrolimet), a pre-emergence and early post-emergence herbicide with excellent crop safety and broad utility in rice globally.
"The successful production of our first commercial batch of Dodhylex™ active represents a pivotal milestone in FMC's innovation journey," said Ronaldo Pereira, President. "This achievement validates our manufacturing capabilities and also moves us closer to delivering this breakthrough molecule to market."
This production signals the molecule's transition from development to the commercialization phase, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovation and disciplined approach to advancing the most promising new molecules. The progress in commercialization is further evidenced by regulatory dossiers submitted in India, Brazil, the United States, the Philippines, Colombia, South Korea, Peru, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia, which account for approximately 35% of the estimated 165 million hectares of planted rice globally. Notably, FMC recently received conditional regulatory approval in the Philippines, and we expect to make initial sales there later this year. First full product launches are anticipated in 2026.
"This marks the beginning of the final steps in bringing this innovative solution to market," said Pereira. "With manufacturing capabilities now demonstrated and regulatory submissions advancing in key markets, we are well positioned to begin commercial launches in 2026. This molecule represents a significant market opportunity, particularly given the growing challenge of herbicide resistance in rice production, and we expect it to maximize growers' productivity and be a meaningful contributor to FMC’s growth objectives."
Discovered at FMC's Stine Research Center, the R&D process leveraged cutting-edge scientific approaches, including high-volume screening, chemical genomics, and target-based design methods, resulting in a solution that provides season-long control of resistant and yield-robbing grass weeds. Beyond its initial focus on rice, FMC is exploring the use of Dodhylex™ active in other crops including soybean, sunflower, sugarcane and corn.
This manufacturing milestone represents another step forward in FMC's commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable crop protection solutions that address critical challenges in global agriculture.
