OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. was formed on September 28, 2010 through a management buyout of the AgriTechno Business of Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. (unlisted). Since the buyout, the company has specialized in plant protection products (ppp) and fertilizers. OAT Agrio is an R&D-oriented company that develops its own active ingredients, applies for their registration as plant protection products, and manufactures and sells the products.