Nufarm Limited is é an international chemicals company listed on the Australian stock exchange. Nufarm is Australian-based with core capabilities in chemical synthesis and marketing. Through a global network of manufacturing and formulation facilities, the company operates in two key areas of business activity: crop protection; and industrial, fine and performance chemicals. Nufarm employs more than 2,200 people at its various locations in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Products manufactured and supplied by the company are used to help farmers protect crops from damage caused by weeds, insects and disease, as well as in a variety of other industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and consumer products. Nufarm has a primary listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (symbol 'NUF'). Its head office is located in Melbourne.