China agrochemical industry weekly(0419)

Lier(Guangan) plans to build 10000 t/a Sodium 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-olate construction project

On April 10, the environmental assessment information of 10,000 t/a Sodium 3,5,6-trichloropyridin-2-olate construction project of Lier Chemical(Guangan) was publicized.

AgroFresh, a leader in postharvest preservation: Ingredient 1-MCP for core product SmartFresh is approved in Japan

AgroFresh, the world's leading fresh fruit and vegetable post-harvest preservation technology company, announced that 1—Methylcyclopropene (1-MCP), the main ingredient in its product SmartFresh, has been officially approved by the Japanese government and can be widely used in the preservation of key crops such as broccoli. This breakthrough not only provides new quality management tools for global growers and exporters, but also marks a significant step forward for the fresh produce industry

CropLife Europe launches AgriGuide, an intelligent solution for pesticide data

Recently, CropLife Europe has announced the launch of AgriGuide, an innovative digital tool designed to optimize data collection for traditional pesticides and biopesticides. This tool, sponsored by CropLife Europe, aims to simplify the onerous regulations faced by farmers and reduce the administrative burden, while improving the safety and environmental sustainability of agricultural production.

Bayer forms the Alliance for Modern Agriculture to ensure continued access to Glyphosate for U.S. farmers

Recently, Bayer announced that it will lead the formation of the Modern Agriculture Alliance in the United States. The coalition, which is joined by more than 60 agricultural organizations, aims to ensure continued access to Glyphosate for U.S. farmers. 

Invest ¥121 million! BSM(Tongling) plans to build 12,100 tons of Cyclopentane series green new material project

Recently, Tongling BSM’s annual output of 12,100 tons of Cyclopentane series green new material project was publicized on the relevant website.

India's Anupam Rasayan wins $90 million contract with Japanese multinational!

Anupam Rasayan, an Indian manufacturer of high-end fluoro-containing intermediates, has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with a top Japanese fluoro-chemical company worth about $90 million (about Rs 7.43 crore). Under the agreement, Anupam Rasayan will supply the Japanese company with two key fluoridation intermediates over the next seven years, which will be produced at Anupam Rasayan's existing and upcoming commercial fluorine chemical plants.

Mexico has postponed a ban on imports of genetically modified corn until 2025

Recently, the Mexican government announced that it will delay the ban on the import of genetically modified corn from the United States, which was scheduled to be implemented in March 2024, until 2025.

Corteva launches its new maize herbicide Hector ® (Nicosulfuron + Rimsulfuron + Decamba) in Spain

Corteva recently launched Hector®, a new corn herbicide designed to provide post-emergence control of broad-leaved and narrow-leaved weeds in Spain.

India to stop importing urea by end of 2025?

Mansukh Mandaviya，Indian Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers，said that India's large-scale promotion of domestic production, bridging the gap between supply and demand, by the end of 2025, India will get rid of dependence on urea imports and stop urea imports.

Ten years of biopesticide market data of France, revealing market growth and opportunities

Kynetec has completed its 10-year data collection and observation of the French biopesticide market. Kynetec found that the country's biopesticides accounted for 10% of the total plant protection market;

Acetamiprid and Thiocyclam were expanded to cantaloupe in China

Recently, Shaanxi Sunger approved the expansion of 28% of Thiocyclam· Acetamiprid WP products for registration.

New McKinsey report: Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices by U.S. farmers is growing but remains low

McKinsey recently conducted an in-depth analysis of U.S. farmers' awareness and adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. Its report notes that while most farmers are aware of sustainable agricultural practices, full adoption remains low, revealing the challenges farmers face and the need for more support on the path to sustainable agricultural development.

Nutrien Ltd announced its exit from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Recently, Fertilizer producer Nutrien Ltd has announced a major strategic change with the planned sale of its retail operations in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, aiming to focus resources and attention on key markets such as Brazil and other global markets to improve investor returns.