Nippon Kayaku’s agrochemical sales up slightly in FY 2017

As it seeks to be No. 1 globally in niche markets, Nippon Kayaku sees functional chemicals, pharmaceuticals and safety systems as growth industries and runs its business with "global 'sukima' ideas."

Nippon Kayaku has been developing, manufacturing, and selling agrochemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and soil fumigants) that are essential for maintaining a stable supply of food, the pesticides for killing insanitary insects, etc.