China agrochemical industry weekly(0726)

Bayer launches Bromoxynil + Pyrasulfotole herbicide in Canada, which works synergistically with Roundup

Bayer Cropscience recently announced that its new herbicide Huskie™ PRE for early field clearance has been registered in Western Canada, providing a new pre-emergence application option for barley, rye and all wheat fields.

BAL became the first local company in India to register a 96% Haloxyfop-R-methyl ester Technical

India's Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) recently announced that it has successfully obtained local manufacturing registration of Haloxyfop-R-methyl ester Technical 96% w/w. This breakthrough marks BAL becoming the first company in India to obtain the manufacturing qualification for this highly effective herbicide.

Huaxing, a subsidiary of Qilu Pharmaceutical, acquired 51% of a top 100 pesticide enterprise for 131 million yuan

 Jiangsu Chunjiang Runtian recently completed the capital increase, the registered capital expanded from 126 million yuan to 257 million yuan, and the major shareholders also changed from Jiangsu Chunjiang to Anhui Huaxing Chemical

Acquisition closed! Sinochem Lantian officially became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Haohua Technology

On July 22, Haohua Technology announced that as of the date of announcement, all the 52.81% shares of Sinochem Lantian held by Sinochem Group and 47.19% shares of Sinochem Lantian held by Sinochem Assets have been registered under its name, the delivery and transfer procedures of the underlying assets involved in the transaction have been completed, and it has legally obtained the underlying assets. Sinochem Lantian became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Haohua Technology.

Adama President and CEO Change! He took office on October 1

 Adama AG announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Gael Hili as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective October 1, 2024. As a result, Hili will join the Syngenta Group leadership team and be based in Tel Aviv.

Dhanuka Agritech promotes Bifenthrin + Fluxametamide insecticide in India

Dhanuka Agritech Limited, a leading agrochemical company in India, recently held a successful farmers' conference focused on the pepper crop at Ghugharia Khedi village in Khargone district. A central highlight of the event was the launch of Dhanuka's innovative insecticide, LaNevo, for the control of snorting and chewing pests in pepper crops.

Limin Shares to build a synthetic biology laboratory, focusing on the layout of "biosynthesis" products

Recently, Limin Shares responded to the progress of the company in the direction of synthetic biology on the investor interactive platform, saying that the company will increase investment in technology research and development, is preparing to build a synthetic biology (enzyme engineering, genetic engineering) laboratory, and the company will focus on the layout of "biosynthesis" product direction. 

Mexico's Smart AgroFresh opens a new chapter in Chinese agriculture with SmartGenX technology

Smart AgroFresh S.A.d. C.V. is an agricultural company headquartered in the state of Sonora, Mexico. As a pioneer in the application of biotechnology in agriculture, the company is committed to promoting innovative agricultural solutions worldwide, covering microbial applications, soil regeneration technologies, prevention and control of soil diseases, biostimulants, biopreservatives to improve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, and innovative technologies in the fields of pre - and postharvest safety.

The operating rate of Brazil's chemical industry has deteriorated: at just 58%, the latest figure is the lowest since 1990

The Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (Abiquim) recently announced that, based on sample data from the Joint Monitoring Report (RAC), in May 2024, the plant operation rate of the Brazilian chemical industry was only 58%, which is the lowest level observed since the historical series of the study began in 1990. Chembrazil's plant operating rate in May was 7 percentage points lower than a year ago and 4 percentage points lower than in April.

Metrafenone was expanded to wheat, grape and cucumber in China

Recently, the new fungicide Metrafenone was added to three new registered crops in China - wheat, grape and cucumber, bringing the number of registered crops to five.

Newsun is helping to transform and upgrade food systems at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

On July 2, 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Chengdu NewSun held an online exchange discussion on restoring agro-ecosystems through biotechnology research and application and standardized management, responding to the international food crisis, and promoting the transformation and upgrading of the global food system.

Atticus launches a wide range of products in the United States, including Beta-cyfluthrin, Flonicamid, and Paclobutrazol

Atticus, Inc., recently announced the addition of Cryptoid™ XL (Active Ingredient: Beta-cyfluthrin) to its crop protection portfolio, providing distributors and growers with new insecticides for the U.S. crop and specialty agriculture markets.

AI innovation: Bayer and Syngenta are using AI to develop next-generation herbicides

Around the world, crop protection companies are facing a growing challenge: the growing resistance of weeds to traditional chemical herbicides. To address this challenge, the world's leading agricultural companies, including Bayer, Corteva, BASF and Syngenta, are accelerating the development of new pesticide products with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

The EPA reviews Syngenta's new product proposal, and the use of triticolobin is again attracting attention

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received an application from Syngenta for a new product containing the registered active ingredients Dicamba and S-metolachlor, including the over-the-top (over-the-top) application of Dicamba-resistant cotton and soybeans.