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A New Chapter in Chemistry: How Mesoionic Insecticides are Cracking the Global "Super-Pest" Resistance Crisis
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A New Chapter in Chemistry: How Mesoionic Insecticides are Cracking the Global "Super-Pest" Resistance Crisis

In the constant struggle between modern agriculture and pests, a stark reality is emerging: traditional pesticides are failing. For instance, resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in key pests like the brown planthopper has surged by several hundred-fold, creating a looming global "resistance crisis." However, a special class of compounds known as "mesoionics" is rising to prominence, bringing a revolutionary breakthrough to this fight, armed with a novel mode of action and a superior environmental profile.

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A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Logic Behind China's Prohibited and Restricted Pesticide List
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A Deep Dive into the Regulatory Logic Behind China's Prohibited and Restricted Pesticide List

Pesticides, as an indispensable input in modern agriculture, are a powerful tool for ensuring national food security and the supply of agricultural products. However, this tool is also a double-edged sword; if mismanaged or uncontrolled, it can pose a severe threat to food safety, public health, and even the ecological environment. It is with this clear recognition that China has always placed pesticide management at a strategic level, constructing a comprehensive safety defense line that extends from source to table and from field to ecosystem. Complementing the "entry gate" of pesticide registration, the establishment and dynamic updating of a list of prohibited and restricted pesticides is a crucial component of this "full life-cycle" management system. This article will systematically review this list and offer an in-depth analysis of its underlying regulatory logic and future direction, aiming to provide a valuable reference for industry professionals and the general public.

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From Agricultural Waste to Efficient Pesticide: Chinese Research Team Breaks Through Green Production Barrier for Avermectin
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From Agricultural Waste to Efficient Pesticide: Chinese Research Team Breaks Through Green Production Barrier for Avermectin

Dateline: A recent scientific breakthrough is drawing attention for its potential to revolutionize traditional pesticide production. A research team from the Institute of Plant Protection at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (IPP-CAAS) has successfully developed a new solid-state fermentation technique using agricultural waste to produce Avermectin, the world's most significant bio-pesticide. The study, published in the renowned international journal Bioresource Technology, not only opens up new avenues for the valorization of agricultural waste but has also reduced the production cost of Avermectin by 8.38%.

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Price Alert! Glyphosate, 2,4-D, and Azoxystrobin Prices Surge, While Chlorantraniliprole, Difenoconazole, Propiconazole and 9 Other Pesticide Prices Drop!
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Price Alert! Glyphosate, 2,4-D, and Azoxystrobin Prices Surge, While Chlorantraniliprole, Difenoconazole, Propiconazole and 9 Other Pesticide Prices Drop!

Due to extreme heat, many pesticide manufacturers have entered scheduled maintenance periods, with some even halting production temporarily. Meanwhile, weak market demand persists.Currently, overall pesticide inventories remain low, keeping market prices stable amid balanced supply and demand. However, prices of some products are declining due to oversupply and excess production capacity.

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Beyond Generics: Charting a New Path for China's Agrochemical Industry
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Beyond Generics: Charting a New Path for China's Agrochemical Industry

The global crop protection landscape is being reshaped by two powerful forces: a high-stakes race in cutting-edge R&D investment and a green revolution centered on sustainability. In this transformative era, multinational giants are positioning themselves for the future with unprecedented commitment. In 2024 alone, Bayer is leading the charge with a  1.77 billion, Corteva (1.4billion),andBASF(1.4billion),andBASF(1.08 billion), with FMC also investing a significant $278 million. This scale of investment is fundamentally redefining the industry's barriers to entry.

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A 40% Surge! China's H1 2025 Pesticide TC Performance Review is Out!
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A 40% Surge! China's H1 2025 Pesticide TC Performance Review is Out!

In the first half of 2025, China's pesticide Technical Concentrate (TC) market delivered a significant performance report. Behind a nearly 40% surge in registrations lies a profound evolution of the industry landscape: resources are rapidly concentrating in specific categories, leading products, and top-tier companies, while green and safe principles form the solid foundation for the industry's development. This article provides a comprehensive review of the 119 new TC registrations in H1 2025 to paint a picture of the current market map and future trends.

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This week's pesticide price signal: the pesticide active ingredient market shows a clear differentiation trend. The upstream cost support and the downstream rigid demand procurement work together, resulting in price fluctuations of some varieties.
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This week's pesticide price signal: the pesticide active ingredient market shows a clear differentiation trend. The upstream cost support and the downstream rigid demand procurement work together, resulting in price fluctuations of some varieties.

This week (6.28-7.04), the pesticide active ingredient market showed a clear differentiation trend. The upstream cost support and the downstream rigid demand procurement work together, resulting in price fluctuations of some varieties.Herbicides: Glyphosate prices have risen, and supply continues to be tight; The price of clodinafop-propargyl has been reduced.Insecticides: acetamiprid prices have declined, while prices of bulk products such as emamectin benzoate and imidacloprid have remained stable, but availability varies.Fungicides: Tricyclazole prices are rising strongly and supply is tight; The price of azoxystrobin has corrected.The market is intertwined with long and short information, and it is very important to accurately grasp the rhythm of procurement. This report provides you with a selection of the latest developments in key varieties.

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An Analysis of China's Pesticide Export Market Landscape: Insights from "Export-Only" Registration Data
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An Analysis of China's Pesticide Export Market Landscape: Insights from "Export-Only" Registration Data

Since the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) issued Announcement No. 269 in 2020, China's pesticide export management has entered a new phase. This policy established a clear registration pathway for "export-only" pesticides, requiring applicant companies to either hold overseas registrations or act as suppliers for overseas products. This regulation has provided a standardized channel for Chinese pesticide companies to enter the international market. By analyzing data from 2021 to October 2024, we can clearly delineate the current overall landscape, market characteristics, and future challenges for China's "export-only" pesticides.

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The Sustainable Agricultural Transition in Japan: The Role and Regulatory Status of Biopesticides
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The Sustainable Agricultural Transition in Japan: The Role and Regulatory Status of Biopesticides

In Japan, the scarcity of land resources has long driven the intensification of agriculture, where the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers was once a common choice to maximize crop yield per unit area. However, this model has also led to increasing environmental pressure, prompting Japanese society to turn its attention toward more sustainable agricultural pathways aimed at protecting the health of soil, water sources, biodiversity, and even entire rural ecosystems. As public concern over food safety and pesticide residues grows, safer and more environmentally friendly biopesticides have gradually become a shared expectation among both farmers and consumers.

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