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The Department of Crop Production Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with other relevant expert groups, has recently issued technical guidance for the mid-to-late stage production of three cash crops: sugar beets, cotton, and sugarcane. The guidance focuses on pest and disease control, which is a critical step to ensure high yields and quality.
For a long time, weed control has been a persistent challenge for Indian maize farmers, significantly impacting crop yields. Recently, Godrej Agrovet Limited, in collaboration with Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. (ISK Japan), launched its first specialized herbicide product for maize – "Ashitaka" (Tolpyralate 40% SC). This innovative solution aims to provide robust support to India's rapidly growing maize industry, effectively managing highly destructive grassy and broadleaf weeds during the early growth stages of maize. With the continuous expansion of maize cultivation area in India, the precise application of "Ashitaka" at the 2-4 leaf stage of weeds is expected to significantly improve weed control efficacy.
Recently, the Fuzhou Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on standardizing live e-commerce business practices, aiming to remind all live e-commerce operators in the city to operate legally and compliantly. The notice emphasizes that live e-commerce operators should have complete licenses and transparent rules, strictly regulate marketing promotions, and prohibit false misleading and price fraud.
In the first seven months of 2025, Brazil's fertilizer imports reached a historic high. This trend is not a sign of unlimited market confidence but rather a proactive, risk-averse procurement strategy. Data shows that in July 2025, Brazil's fertilizer imports hit 4.79 million tons, setting a new record for the highest single-month import volume of the year. This represents a 15.6% increase from June and a 7.1% increase from the same period in 2024, marking a "historic high for a single month of July
On August 28, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced its decision to extend anti-dumping duties on phenol imported from the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand for another five years.
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Brazil, a pivotal player in the global agrochemical market, presents unique characteristics and trends in pesticide registration and market development. This article will explore how Chinese enterprises can strategically navigate this promising market through precise registration, channel management, and product strategies.
The agrochemical market has remained calm over the past week, with no major price swings. However, trading activity is sluggish, and overall market demand is weak, creating a subdued atmosphere. A few specific agrochemicals are seeing their prices rise. This is because existing inventory has been mostly sold off, and manufacturers aren't producing actively, leading to tighter supply. Fortunately, with recent international orders coming in, sales of these products are picking up, causing prices to increase
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The European Union is currently facing a difficult strategic choice in honeybee pest and disease control: should it strive to eradicate exotic diseases, or learn to coexist with these intractable invaders in the long term? This core dilemma is becoming increasingly prominent with the continuous spread of exotic pests and diseases, posing a severe challenge to the European beekeeping industry.
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Brazil's soybean industry is embroiled in a complex struggle between environmental protection and market competition. Recently, this struggle reached a critical turning point: a federal judge issued a temporary ruling, halting the Brazilian antitrust agency CADE's earlier decision to revoke the "Amazon Soy Moratorium."
