China agrochemical industry weekly(0531)

Invest ¥500 million! Jiangxi Heyi’s 7,000 t/a Picloram and other technical project were publicized

Recently, the project of Jiangxi Heyi with 7000 t/a high efficiency and low toxicity pesticide was published before the relevant website was approved.

UPL launches New joint venture to supply specialty Chemicals to multiple downstream industries

Recently, India’s Aarti Industries (AIL) and UPL announced that they have formed a joint venture aimed at producing and marketing specialty chemicals for use in a number of downstream industries.

Wynca’s 20,000 tons of Glufosinate-P industrial project (Phase I) trial production

 On May 21, Wynca’s 20,000 tons of Glufosinate-P industrialization project (Phase I) started. On May 22, the production indicators of the device ran normally, marking that the project fully entered the trial production stage.

Hailir: Insecticide FENGYIN (10% Pyridalyl) is about to hit the market

Hailir’s first insecticide, the new FENGYIN, acts primarily as stomach poison and by touch. According to the existing reports on the mechanism of action, it can affect the normal formation of chitin and has certain chrysalidal activity. 

Corteva releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Recently, Corteva Agri-Tech released the 2023 Sustainability Report, detailing the measurable progress and future goals of Corteva’s four focus areas of sustainability, of which sustainable innovation is one of these four focus areas.

Brazil's corn fungicide market analysis: Fluxapyroxad + Pyraclostrobin +Mefentrifluconazole triple fungicide is the most outstanding!

Recently, The Tropical Phytosanitary Network (RFT) has published the results of a study on maize crop protection in Brazil. The study evaluated the effectiveness of 11 registered and pending fungicides on the market against maize leaf spot disease, and the results showed that the triple fungicide containing Fluxapyroxad + Pyraclostrobin +Mefentrifluconazole was the most effective in controlling the disease. 

Biden decided to raise tariffs on Chinese goods, US soybeans maybe face tariff adjustment challenges

 US President Joe Biden recently announced higher tariffs on some Chinese goods, a decision that is expected to affect about $18 billion worth of imports, bringing new uncertainty to an already challenging food market.

From China to Australia, BASF's Cimegra® (Broflanilide) continues to expand

Recently, Basf has launched an innovative insecticide, Cimegra®, on the Australian market. With its unique mechanism of action and superior pest control capabilities, this product provides farmers with an efficient, flexible and long-lasting crop protection solution. 

An important layout in the overseas market, Zhongxun (Thailand)Agri-Science officially opened

On May 27, 2024, local time in Thailand, Zhongxun (Thailand), a subsidiary of Guangdong Zhongxun Agri-Science, officially opened in Bangkok, marking another solid step in the globalization strategy of Zhongxun Agri-Science. This is another important layout of Zhongxun Group in overseas markets after the opening of Zhongxun Agri-Science(Brazil) in May.

A new type of PPO herbicide, Tiafenacil, has been widely concerned in the non-selective herbicide market

Tiafenacil is a new uracil herbicide developed by Farm Hannong in 2009. Launched in South Korea in 2018, it is mainly used for soybeans, rape, paddy, corn, wheat and other crops, and can also be used as a defoliator for cotton and other crops. The patent expires on September 23, 2029.

FMC：Two new herbicides (Bixlozone) are registered in Brazil

The herbicides Azugro® and Ezanya® from FMC, a leading global agricultural sciences company, have been registered in Brazil for use in cotton, tobacco and wheat.

China has added a new pesticide product for the production of lentils

 On May 21, Shanghai Yuelian’s 19.4% Emamectin Benzoate · Chlorantraniliprole OD product was approved for expansion of registration in China.

Osthole was registered for the first time to control locusts in China

On May 21, the Chinese company's 0.5% Osthole EW product was approved for registration in China, and the newly registered crops/sites and control targets were grassland locusts. It is recommended to use 120 ~ 140ml dose per mu, add 45 ~ 60kg of water, and evenly spray once in the first blooming period of locust nymps of 2-3 ages.