China agrochemical industry weekly(0318)

Corteva launched 4 plant protection products in America, including 3 herbicides and 1 biological product

To meet the broad needs of American farmers, Corteva recently launched four plant protection products America, including three herbicides (Enversa™, Tolvera™ and Kyro™) and a biological product (Utrisha™P).

Guoguang: The IPO project is expected to reach full production in 4 years

In a recent survey, Guoguang said that the company's IPO project will be completed and put into operation in December 2021, the capacity utilization rate will exceed 50% in 2022, and it is expected to reach full production in about 4 years.

Hebei ASCEND plans to expand the project of 200 tons of Phenyl ether ketone and 500 tons of Methyl [(4-amino-3,5-dichloro-6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)oxy]acetate

On March 10, the website of the Administrative examination and Approval Bureau of Jinzhou Economic Development Zone, Hebei, released the announcement of the approval of the environmental impact report on the expansion of the production line of Hebei ASCEND with an annual output of 200 tons of Phenyl ether ketone and 500 tons of Methyl [(4-amino-3,5-dichloro-6-fluoropyridin-2-yl)oxy]acetate

Bayer launched a defensive battle,

 The annual International Consumer Rights and Interests Protection Day has arrived. As a leader in the agrochemical industry, Bayer has been constantly introducing new products to the market, which not only solves various problems encountered in crop production, but also greatly improves the output and quality of agricultural products

Albaugh announced the acquisition of the Glyphosate business of Corteva to expand global markets

 Albaugh recently announced the acquisition of the Glyphosate single-dose business of Corteva. The acquisition includes only intangible assets, trade names, registrations, regulatory data, formulation products, patents and expertise used by Corteva in its direct Glyphosate business worldwide, with the exception of Argentina.

The first outdoor mosquito repellent containing Transfluthrin will be approved for registration in the United States

The EPA is close to approving the first outdoor use of Transfluthrin, a product submitted by CENTRAL GARDEN & PET for registration to repel mosquitoes in outdoor residential areas and semi-enclosed areas such as decks.

Adama acquired the remaining stake in Chile Agro's biostimulant business. Its main products include ExpertGrow

Adama announced that it had exercised a right to acquire the 40% of Adama Chile, formerly Chile Agro. Adama made an initial investment in Chile Agro in 2013, buying a 60% stake

RedSun: Chlorantraniliprole project has the advantage of 2,3-Dichloropyridineas raw material, and has obtained the domestic certificates

 On March 14, Nanjing RedSun released the latest investor relations activity record, and just replied to the production and marketing situation of products, product advantages, project progress, new product development and production plan,

BASF is building a number of world-class scale installations in Zhanjiang

On March 13, BASF broke ground on an Acrylic acid production at its integrated site in Zhanjiang, consisting of an GAA plant, a BA plant and a 2-EHA plant.

Shenyang Sciencreat plans to build an expansion project of Mesotrione

On March 14, the Shenyang Bureau of Ecological Environment released a public document about the proposed environmental impact assessment review of Shenyang Sciencreat’s Mesotrione. Shenyang Sciencreat plans to invest RMB 3.1861 million in the construction of the Mesotrione expansion project in Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone.

Basf is investing 2.5 million euros to expand production of inoculants and biologics in Argentina

Basf announced an investment of 2.5 million euros to increase 30% of its inoculant and biologics plant Santo Tome in Argentina. Since 2015, BASF's production at the plant has increased by more than 10% year-on-year, prompting BASF to invest more in capacity expansion from 2019.