China agrochemical industry weekly(0322)

Australia has reassessed the pesticide Diazinon and may tighten controls on its use

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has issued a proposed decision to re-evaluate the use of the broad-spectrum insecticide Diazinon, potentially tightening or even removing some registrations and approvals that do not meet safety standards.

The new GMO control product “Friendly™ has been officially approved in Paraguay

 British biotechnology company Oxitec has received full approval and commercialization permission from the Paraguayan government for its newly developed Friendly™ Armyworm insect control product. This is the second commercial market for the product in Latin America, after Brazil in 2022.

Corteva launches a new Halauxifen-methyl herbicide—Extinguish™ XL in Canada

Corteva recently announced that it will offer a new broad-leaved weed control solution ----Extinguish™ XL herbicide (Halauxifen-methyl 6 g/L + 2,4-D 300 g/L EC) to wheat and barley growers in Western Canada ahead of the 2024 planting season.

Brazil, the largest market for Thiamethoxam, tightened its controls

Brazil's Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) has announced restrictions on how the insecticide Thiamethoxam can be applied, a decision that has drawn strong opposition from farmers and Syngenta, the product's manufacturer.

U.S. EPA revises existing inventory management regulations for Chlorpyrifos

 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its regulations for existing stocks of three Chlorpyrifos pesticide products manufactured by Adama, including Pyrinex (EPA registration No. 11678-58), Chlorpyrifos 4E AG (Qual-Pro Chlorpyrifos 4E), Chlorpyrifos, Chlorpyrifos, Chlorpyrifos. EPA Registration No. 66222-19) and Vulcan (EPA registration No. 66222-223).

Bayer announces the launch of the GenAI system for agriculture

 Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing agriculture by providing innovative solutions to traditional farming challenges. From optimizing crop yields to enhancing livestock management, AI technologies are reshaping the landscape of modern agriculture.

A subsidiary of Best Agrolife launches its new Pyraclostrobin product Defender in India

Seedlings India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Best Agrolife India, has been approved by the Central Insecticide Council (CIBRC) to produce an innovative formulation of Defender (30% Pymetrozine +10% Dinotefuran +20% Pyraclostrobin).

India's Punjab state banned 10 high-residue pesticides, including Carbendazim and Acephate

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of the Indian state of Punjab has issued a notice banning the sale, distribution and use of 10 pesticides with high residues in the state from July 15, 2024, in order to protect the product quality and export trade of its specialty Basmati rice.

Hansencn (Qingdao) and VIVAGRO(France) reached a strategic cooperation to explore the domestic biostimulant market

On the morning of March 9th, Hansencn (Qingdao) and VIVAGRO(France)’s strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony was held in Qingdao Hansencn Company.

Russian fertiliser supplies to China have surged

 According to the results for January-February 2024, Russian fertilizer supplies to China soared by 94 percent compared to the same period in 2023, reaching a level of 891,300 tons.

Syngenta launches EQUENTO® Extreme in Australia

Recently, Syngenta has launched EQUENTO® Extreme and SALTRO® Duo, two new seed treatments, in Australia, designed to help growers provide maximum protection during the critical early stages of canola growth.

Dow acquires Corteva's Plant in Mexico, adding Polyurethane business

Recently, Dow announced that it has formally acquired Codihu Corteva's Polyurethane plant in Tlascala, Mexico. This move not only enables Dow to expand its local Polyurethane production capacity and continue to meet downstream customer demand, but also reflects the multinational company's emphasis on and investment in important growth markets.

Insecticides (India) launches patented insecticide TURNER (Thiamethoxam + Bifenthrin)

The Indian Insecticides (IIL) has launched a new generation of patented insecticides TURNER (Thiamethoxam 0.4%+ Bifenthrin 0.8%GB) aimed at providing local growers with an effective new option for white grub and termite control.