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Paraguay: The Regional Efficiency Pioneer Solving Brazil's Agrochemical Dilemma
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Paraguay: The Regional Efficiency Pioneer Solving Brazil's Agrochemical Dilemma

As a major global consumer of agrochemical inputs, Brazil's industry has long been constrained by two structural challenges: the "logistics water tax" dilemma caused by over-reliance on imported finished products, and the bottleneck of local production due to complex and high tax burdens. However, neighboring Paraguay, with its unique policy advantages, logistics innovations, and operational cost benefits, has emerged as the key to breaking this deadlock, offering Brazilian agrochemical enterprises a new solution for cost arbitrage and market access.

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Eric Seban, a Giant in Brazil's Agrochemical Industry: Discipline, Service and Long-termism as the Key to Breaking the Industry Dilemma
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Eric Seban, a Giant in Brazil's Agrochemical Industry: Discipline, Service and Long-termism as the Key to Breaking the Industry Dilemma

At a critical juncture of in-depth adjustment in the global agrochemical industry, the voice of Eric Seban, CEO of CCAB Agro, a leading agricultural cooperative in Brazil, is particularly resounding. This industry elite, who has both experience in France's Invivo agricultural cooperative and practical insights into the Brazilian market, has pierced through the surface of the current agrochemical market in an in-depth interview and pointed out a way out for industry participants trapped in confusion.

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Global Bio-inputs Market: From Scale Expansion to Rational Growth, Win-win Cooperation as the New Main Theme​
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Global Bio-inputs Market: From Scale Expansion to Rational Growth, Win-win Cooperation as the New Main Theme​

Driven by the wave of sustainable agricultural development, the market for biocontrol products, biostimulants, and biofertilizers witnessed record-breaking growth in 2022. Today, this sector has entered a new phase of selective integration and rational growth, presenting a host of notable new characteristics.​

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Agricultural Strategist Fábio Sgarbi Warns: 75% of Brazil's Bioinput Companies May Disappear in the Future, Industry Faces Shuffling​
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Agricultural Strategist Fábio Sgarbi Warns: 75% of Brazil's Bioinput Companies May Disappear in the Future, Industry Faces Shuffling​

Brazil's bioinput industry, once a "star" in the field of agricultural growth, is now overshadowed by uncertainty. Fábio Sgarbi, an agricultural strategist who has long closely followed the development of biological agents in Brazil, has issued an alarming judgment: among the companies currently active in the biocontrol product sector, as many as 75% may vanish from the market in the next few years, unable to adapt to stricter market changes and meet the scale required for survival. This judgment signifies that an industry once driven by innovation, strong demand, and regulatory incentives to achieve "explosive" growth is rapidly entering a more selective new phase. Only enterprises with clear strategies, financial resilience, and distribution capabilities will be able to survive in the market.​

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UK Upgrades Pesticide Residue Standards to Fortify Dual Lines of Defense for Food Safety and Trade​
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UK Upgrades Pesticide Residue Standards to Fortify Dual Lines of Defense for Food Safety and Trade​

On September 2, 2025, the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) officially adopted Notice GB MRL2025/017, implementing a major revision to the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for two pesticides: emamectin benzoate and thiabendazole. Centered on the core objective of "protecting human health" and aligned with the need for international trade compliance, this adjustment establishes a more rigorous food quality and safety framework by aligning with international standards and refining regulatory lists. The new MRL standards will take formal effect on March 2, 2026, with a six-month transition period allocated to the industrial chain for a smooth shift.​

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The Wave of Oligopolization in Australia's Agrochemical Distribution: Integration Logic and Breakthrough Strategies for Generic Suppliers​
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The Wave of Oligopolization in Australia's Agrochemical Distribution: Integration Logic and Breakthrough Strategies for Generic Suppliers​

In October 2025, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved Elders Limited’s acquisition of Delta Agribusiness. This transaction epitomizes the integration of Australia’s agrochemical distribution channels. From Nutrien’s acquisition of CRT to Elders’ mergers with AIRR and Delta Ag, the industry is rapidly converging toward an oligopolistic structure. This shift not only reshapes the competitive landscape of retail but also forces upstream Generic (generic agrochemical) suppliers to pursue strategic transformation.​

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Core Issues in EU Pesticide TE Applications: In-depth Interpretation by an Authority
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Core Issues in EU Pesticide TE Applications: In-depth Interpretation by an Authority

At the CRAC 2025 Conference hosted by ChemLinked, Dr. Martin Weiszenstein from the National Institute of Public Health of the Czech Republic, a renowned authority in the field of EU pesticide registration, provided in-depth insights into the policy details and practical challenges of Technical Equivalence (TE) evaluation. His interpretations offer crucial guidance for enterprises seeking to enter the EU market.

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U.S. EPA Releases Final Assessments on the Impacts of Bicyclopyrone and Benzovindiflupyr on Endangered Species​
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U.S. EPA Releases Final Assessments on the Impacts of Bicyclopyrone and Benzovindiflupyr on Endangered Species​

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially released the final Biological Evaluations (BEs) for the herbicide bicyclopyrone and the fungicide benzovindiflupyr. These evaluations focus on the potential impacts of the two pesticides on federally endangered and threatened species in the United States, as well as designated critical habitats. Meanwhile, they also provide a comprehensive response and summary of various comments from the public regarding the draft evaluations previously released.​

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India's Agricultural Policy Shift: Animal-Based Biostimulants Banned Due to Religious Concerns, Plant-Based Alternatives Gain Momentum
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India's Agricultural Policy Shift: Animal-Based Biostimulants Banned Due to Religious Concerns, Plant-Based Alternatives Gain Momentum

Recently, India's Ministry of Agriculture made a notable policy adjustment, revoking the registration approval for 11 animal-derived biostimulant products. These products were previously approved for use on various crops such as rice, tomatoes, and potatoes. This decision, effective September 30, 2025, stems from complaints received from Hindu and Jain communities, prompting the government to reconsider "religious and dietary restrictions" in agricultural practices. This move marks a significant step for India in building a more culturally sensitive regulatory framework for agricultural inputs.

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