China agrochemical industry weekly(0901)

Basf launches Liberty ULTRA, the first herbicide based on Glu-L technology, in the United States

Basf today announced that it will introduce the first Liberty® ULTRA herbicide based on Glu-L™ technology to the U.S. market. This is a post-crop herbicide containing only active isomers that can be used in modified crops.

Albaugh launches Afiado (Acetamiprid + Bifenthrin) for effective control of soybean stinkbug in Brazil

Albaugh recently revealed that it will launch the soybean insecticide Afiado (Acetamiprid + Bifenthrin) in Brazil. This new solution has had a significant effect in controlling the soybean stinkbug, which is considered a difficult pest to control throughout the harvest.

FMC announces the global trademark for Tetflupyrolimet - "Dodhylex™ active"

Recently FMC announced that Dodhylex™ active is the global brand name for Tetflupyrolimet, 

Jiangshan intends to acquire 67% of the shares of Nantong Uniphos

On August 29, Jiangshan issued two important announcements - "Announcement of Nantong Jiangshan on the acquisition of 67% equity of Nantonglian Uniphos" and "Announcement of Project investment of Nantong Jiangshan Pesticide.

Hebang plans to set up a chemical base in Indonesia with $800 million and build projects with 200,000 t/a Glyphosate

Hebang disclosed on the evening of August 29 that the company entered into a Conditional Land Sale and Purchase Agreement with PT BERKAH KAWASAN MANYAR SEJAHTERA (BKMS), the operator and manager of the Java Integrated Industrial and Port Area (hereinafter referred to as "JIIPE") in Surabaya, Indonesia, on August 28. It plans to invest $800 million in the construction of a chemical production base at JIIPE Industrial Park in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.

Corteva launches its new biocide Viatude™ in the United States (Picoxystrobin + Prothioconazole)

 Corteva recently launched its biocide Viatude™ (Picoxystrobin + Prothioconazole) in the United States to expand its biocide portfolio in the United States.

FMC launches a new biocide ENTAZIA™ in India to combat rice leaf blight

FMC has announced the launch of its latest product ENTAZIA™ in India. This biocide contains Bacillus subtilis, which helps crops resist disease without negatively affecting the environment.