China agrochemical industry weekly(1103)

Syngenta and Metagen strategically collaborate to accelerate biologics development in Australia

Syngenta (Australia), a global leader in plant health, and Metagen, an agricultural biotechnology company based in Queensland's Lockyer Valley, have announced a collaboration to develop innovative biological solutions to enhance the resilience of a wide range of crops while also contributing to soil health.

Huilong: The project with 2000 t/a of Chlorantraniliprole is expected to be officially put into operation next year

Recently, Anhui Huilong accepted a survey of specific objects and was asked about the construction progress of Chlorantraniliprole technicals and intermediates invested by Huilong's wholly-owned subsidiary.

Albaugh launches Maxtron™ 4SC herbicide for the treatment of Glyphosate-resistant hemp in the United States

Albaugh recently announced that its Maxtron™ 4SC herbicide (active ingredient: 42.0% Ethofumesate) has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

Sino-Agri plans to invest ¥582 million to build 700t/a Cyflumetofen technical projects

On October 31, Shandong Sino-Agri United issued an announcement that the company intends to invest in the construction of science and technology transformation center project, 700t/a Cyflumetofen technical project, tank farm, warehouse and production supporting projects through its wholly-owned subsidiary company with an estimated total investment of 582.14 million yuan.

Sumitomo: Excalia Max, a bactericide registered in Brazil, contains a new formamide component, Inpyrfluxam

Sumitomo recently revealed that its newly launched Excalia Max (Inpyrfluxam+ Tebuconazole) fungicide has been registered in Brazil for the control of grain and seed rot diseases and soybean stem break disease. Such epidemics can seriously reduce grain quality and productivity, especially in the Mato Grosso region.

Adama: Will expand its coverage of the herbicide Apresa® in Latin America

Recently，Adama announced that it will expand the market coverage of Apresa®, a pre-crop premixed herbicide that has a broad spectrum of herbicides and is 20% more effective than barrel blends.

Wacot in Nigeria has launched Dragon Super, an herbicide that can replace the banned Paraquat

Wacot Nigeria has launched a new herbicide, Dragon Super, which is a non-selective post-emergence broad-spectrum herbicide for the control of annual and perennial grass weeds and broad-leaved weeds. It is environmentally safe and has no residue in soil, water and plants

Sipcam Nichino launches New product with highest concentration of Acephate insecticide in Brazil (22%)

Brazil's Sipcam Nichino disclosed that it intends to market an innovative version of the insecticide Cefanol, Cefanol Gold, in November 2023, with a more advanced formulation and a 22% increase in the active ingredient Acephate. It will be the company's highest concentration Acephate product on the Brazilian market.