China agrochemical industry weekly(0628)

Quanfeng's Chlormequat chloride is registered as equivalent in the European Union

In May 2024, the technical Chlormequat chloride from Hebi Quanfeng was registered and approved by the European Union

Bayer (CropKey) support regenerate agriculture! A number of new pesticide compounds in the R&D pipeline are coming to market!

Recently, at the 2024 Bayer Crop Science Innovation Summit, Bayer announced that it will launch ten major innovative products for the agricultural development prospects of the next decade to provide strong support for growers around the world. This includes the Bayer CropKey innovative product.

SIPCAM’s paddy herbicide (Benzobicyclon + Mefenacet + Bensulfuron methyl) has excellent herbicidal

On June 21, SIPCAM held a herbicide on-site observation meeting in Jiangdu District, Yangzhou City, to demonstrate the effect of its application in machine-transplanted rice fields and live broadcast paddy fields.

Syngenta has announced a partnership with AI company InstaDeep to accelerate research on seed traits

Syngenta, a leading global agricultural technology company, has announced a partnership with AI enterprise InstaDeep to combine Syngenta's trait development expertise with InstaDeep's AI language modeling platform to accelerate the development of crop traits that can provide solutions for farmers.

BAL（India） will launch a new insecticide containing Chlorantraniliprole in July

Indian agrochemical company Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) has announced the imminent launch of a new patented pesticide product, Nemagen, to combat the growing problem of lepidoptera pests. The company has obtained local manufacturing registration from Nemagen and plans to officially list in July.

Big adjustment! Basf quietly closed 11 factories in Germany and transferred to China for plant investment!

The impact of the crisis continues to ferment! Many of the world's giants shut down factories! 

Prospects for plant protection mergers and acquisitions in Central America and Mexico

In recent years, the crop protection market has undergone a series of large mergers and acquisitions, such as Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto, the merger of Dow and DuPont to form Corteva, UPL's acquisition of Arystar, and Syngenta's merger with SinoChem which have led to a considerable degree of consolidation in the crop protection market.

Adama launches an innovative insecticide containing Acetamiprid and Pyriproxyfen in Brazil

Recently, at Expocitros Brazil 2024, ADAMA launched a new insecticide, Trivor (Acetamiprid + Pyriproxyfen), designed to control the bacterial vector that spreads Citrus greening disease - Diaphorina citri.

Spain Bioiberica joins hands with SINO-AGRI to draw a new blueprint for plant health in China

Spain's Bioiberica Plant Health has announced a strategic partnership with China's leading agricultural distribution company SINO-AGRI, marking a new stage in Bioiberica's business expansion in the Chinese market.

Second Ascorbic acid pesticide product was approved for registration in China

On June 11, 2024, A company applied for 6% Ascorbic acid solubilized product (mass concentration 62 g/L) approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and officially registered in China.

The US EPA issued new regulations for Chlorpyrifos, and Corteva and Gharda voluntarily canceled many products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a series of key measures involving final cancellation orders for Chlorpyrifos products and updates to existing inventory regulations aimed at addressing the health and environmental risks posed by this widely used organophosphorus insecticide.

PI Industries of India acquires PHC for £32.8 million, targeting $18 billion biopesticide market

On June 26, India's PI Industries Limited announced that its board of directors has approved the acquisition of Plant Health Care Plc (PHC), a company listed on the UK AIM Market, for £32.8 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, subject to UK court proceedings and approval by a majority of shareholders holding at least 75% of the shares

Albaugh has launched several products for Brazilian citrus, such as Flumioxazin and Bifenthrin

North American-based Albaugh has launched a series of new herbicides and insecticides for citrus cultivation in the Brazilian market, aiming to further expand its product portfolio in this sector and meet specific agricultural needs.