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India's Bio-pesticide Sector Enters a New Era: Tax Cuts Propel Green Agriculture
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India's Bio-pesticide Sector Enters a New Era: Tax Cuts Propel Green Agriculture

In a landmark move to steer Indian agriculture towards a more sustainable and ecologically friendly future, the Indian government recently announced a significant reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate for bio-pesticides. According to a recent notification from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), the GST rate for a range of key biological plant protection products has been dramatically cut from the original 12% to 5%. The profound significance of this initiative lies in its potential to strongly encourage farmers to adopt environmentally friendly pesticide alternatives, thereby gradually reducing their reliance on conventional chemical pesticides.

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Mexico's Green Revolution: 35 Pesticides Banned, Ushering in a New Era of Ecological Agriculture and Public Health
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Mexico's Green Revolution: 35 Pesticides Banned, Ushering in a New Era of Ecological Agriculture and Public Health

On the path to national sustainable development and the well-being of its people, the Mexican government recently took a momentous step, unequivocally banning the use, production, sale, and import of as many as 35 pesticides.

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Brazil's Southern Wine and Apple Region Bans 2,4-D Herbicide: A Profound Reassessment of Agricultural Development Models
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Brazil's Southern Wine and Apple Region Bans 2,4-D Herbicide: A Profound Reassessment of Agricultural Development Models

Campanha Gaúcha, a core agricultural region in southern Brazil renowned for its fine wines and quality apples, is undergoing a pivotal transformation. A ruling issued by a local court in early September has brought an immediate and complete ban on the 2,4-D herbicide in the area. This move is not only a response to the long-standing appeals of local farmers' associations but also a profound reassessment of sustainable agricultural development models. Members of the farmers' associations had claimed that their vineyards and apple orchards suffered devastating damage due to the drift of 2,4-D, severely threatening their livelihoods and agricultural product quality.

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Difficult Gold Rush: Challenges and Hidden Opportunities in the Russian Pesticide Market
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Difficult Gold Rush: Challenges and Hidden Opportunities in the Russian Pesticide Market

Russia, with its vast territory, is not only an energy superpower but also plays a crucial role in agricultural production, offering immense potential for the pesticide market. However, for a long time, few new international players have successfully entered this sector, due to complex and profound reasons, including cultural and mindset differences, and more significantly, insurmountable registration barriers. A thorough analysis of these challenges and opportunities is essential to paint a realistic picture of the Russian pesticide market.

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China Unveils Major Update to Pesticide MRLs, Ending the "No Standard" Era for Minor Crops
China Policy

China Unveils Major Update to Pesticide MRLs, Ending the "No Standard" Era for Minor Crops

Recently, the Department of Crop Production Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the "Draft for Comment on Maximum Residue Limits for 97 Pesticides Including 2,4-D Dimethylamine Salt in Food," soliciting public opinions. This initiative marks a significant step forward in refining China's agricultural product quality and safety management system, particularly by addressing the long-standing gap in pesticide residue standards for minor crops. The proposed addition of 212 new MRLs covers 97 commonly used pesticides and encompasses all major food categories.

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Ukraine's Soybean and Rapeseed Exports Face New Landscape: 10% Duty Reshapes Domestic and International Markets
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Ukraine's Soybean and Rapeseed Exports Face New Landscape: 10% Duty Reshapes Domestic and International Markets

Ukraine's agricultural export policy has recently undergone a significant overhaul, with the official implementation of a new 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed. This policy is enacted under Law No. 4536-IX, signed by President Zelensky on September 2, 2025, which critically amends the "Law of Ukraine on Export Duty Rates for Oilseed Crop Seeds." The new regulation took effect the day after its publication (September 4) and is scheduled for full implementation starting September 4, 2025. This move is anticipated to have far-reaching implications for both the Ukrainian and global oilseed markets.

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China Pesticide Market Weekly Report: Price Fluctuations and Supply Dynamics (August 23 - September 5, 2023)
Supplier dynamics

China Pesticide Market Weekly Report: Price Fluctuations and Supply Dynamics (August 23 - September 5, 2023)

This report provides an in-depth analysis of price trends and supply conditions in China's pesticide market from August 23 to September 5, 2023, based on the latest market data. During this period, the market generally maintained stability, but significant price fluctuations and supply shortages were observed for some products in the insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide categories.

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US-India Pesticide Trade Landscape Faces Drastic Changes: Challenges and Transformation Under High Tariffs
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US-India Pesticide Trade Landscape Faces Drastic Changes: Challenges and Transformation Under High Tariffs

Effective August 27, the United States will impose additional punitive tariffs on all consumer and warehouse goods imported from India, bringing the total tariff rate to 50%. This measure builds upon the existing 25% "reciprocal tariff" previously applied to Indian goods (originally set to take effect on August 1, 2025). The latest 25% punitive tariff is a response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil. As the world's second-largest pesticide market, the US pesticide market reached $10.7 billion in 2023. Imports accounted for $5.9 billion of this total, with India being a significant supplier, holding a 19% market share valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Facing a 50% tariff barrier, the Indian pesticide industry is confronting unprecedented challenges.

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EU Review of Fungicide Prothioconazole: Impurity Control Tightened, Registration Renewal Pending
Overseas policies

EU Review of Fungicide Prothioconazole: Impurity Control Tightened, Registration Renewal Pending

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently published its preliminary peer review findings for the active substance prothioconazole. This review was conducted in accordance with EU Regulations (EU) No 844/2012 and its amendment No 2018/1659, primarily referencing risk assessment reports submitted by Poland (which took over from the UK post-Brexit) and France.

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