China agrochemical industry weekly(1222)

The Rise of biological linecides: Saving hundreds of billions of dollars in crop losses caused by nematodes

Plant parasitic nematodes feed on plants (especially roots, tubers and bulbs) and can cause severe damage to many crops, creating a major headache for many farmers. Globally, plant-parasitic nematodes are estimated to cause 10 to 15 percent of yield losses.

Adama's new plant in Brazil will put into operation the Prothioconazole technical, which will support the supply of raw materials for the bactericide Alameda

Adama recently announced that it has started production of Prothioconazole at its plant in southern Brazil. This local production will reduce the dependence on external supplies, ensure the availability of Prothioconazole in the Brazilian market's fungicide formula, and help it launch several innovative products in the Brazilian market.

Syngenta introduces Joiner(Isocycloseram), an insecticide and acaricide, for coffee and horticultural pest control

Recently, Syngenta disclosed that it launched Joiner insecticidal acaricide, the active ingredient is Plinazolin (Isocycloseram), mainly used to control the main pests affecting coffee, a variety of vegetables, green plants and fruit crops, Joiner's key characteristics are its high-performance control effect, fast onset and long control cycle.

The situation of major crop diseases and pests is expected to remain severe in 2024

 Recently, the National Agricultural Technology Center held a Chamber of commerce on the occurrence trend of major crop pests and diseases in 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, to summarize and exchange the characteristics of major crop diseases and pests in 2023 and the results of measurement and reporting, analyze the occurrence trend in 2024, and arrange the deployment of key work of monitoring and early warning.

The APVMA (Australian) proposes to remove Chlorpyrifos from specific uses

The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority (APVMA) has released its proposed decision to review Chlorpyrifos, an insecticide used for pest control in a variety of agricultural, horticultural, commercial and veterinary Settings. The public consultation on the proposed decision is open for three months and will close on 11 March 2024.

Sumitomo plans to set up an technical production base in India and is expected to increase its annual production capacity by 80%

Recently, Sumitomo plans to build a new pesticide plant in western Gujarat, India, and is expected to acquire about 50 acres of land for the production of technical. This is the company's third plant in India and will increase its annual production capacity by 80%.

Brazil's agrochemical market surged 43% in 2022/2023

 According to exclusive data from agricultural market research firm Kynetec, the Brazilian agrochemical market is expected to be worth $20 billion in 2022-2023, up 43% from $14 billion in the previous year. Several key factors contributing to this rapid growth include expanded acreage of major crops, increased utilization of advanced crop protection technologies, and continued strength in global commodity prices.

Sumitomo launches Kaiso Max in Brazil, the first mixed insecticide of Imidacloprid

 Sumitomo recently disclosed that it has launched a new insecticide Kaiso Max in Brazil with the active ingredients Imidacloprid and Cyhalothrin. The insecticide has a dual mechanism of action and is an excellent tool for resistance management to protect the productive potential of sugarcane fields.

Xingfa Group: Yichang Xingfa, the controlling shareholder, plans to increase its holdings by ¥100 million to ¥200 million

 On December 15, Xingfa Group issued an announcement on the progress of the controlling shareholder's shareholding increase plan and the first increase in the company's shares.

The Rootella from Groundwork BioAg® is registered in China, Argentina and South Africa

Groundwork BioAg® announced that the company's mycorrhizal inoculant Rootella® has been registered for commercial sale in China, Argentina and South Africa, giving farmers access to a new product to combat climate change and improve soil health. The new registration also adds about 677 million acres (274 million hectares) of arable land to the company's list of potential customers.

Ascenza launches new products in Brazil with S-metolachlor and Spirodiclofen

 Ascenza, a Portuguese multinational, has announced the launch of its herbicide Deflexo and acaricide Cloud in Brazil.

Price increase! Raw materials soared 10%, price letter to the factory in advance!

2023 has little left, the world suddenly collective big price rise!Crude oil jumped 10%! Pull downstream multiple industrial chains!