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International Workers’ Day from April 30 to May 4, 2022
2022-04-29
Dear Customers:Thanks very much for your attention.We're leaving for International Workers' Day from April 30 to May 4, 2022. We will return to normal working hours on May 5 (GMT+08:00).Please leave us a message and we will reply you as soon as possible when we return.Best Regard...
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China’s chemical pesticide technical production decreased in March
2022-04-29
Data shows that in March, 2022, the monthly production of chemical pesticides technicals and the cumulative production amount in China decreased to some extent. In March 2021, the national production of chemical pesticides was 237,000 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 2.5%. From J...
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Russian fertilizer ships head to Brazil despite sanctions
2022-04-29
Despite concerns that sanctions against Russia cause a shortage of fertilizers in Brazil, preliminary shipping data shows that orders are being fulfilled and ships are heading to the country, which could allow for a normal grain planting season.At least 24 ships carrying nearly 6...
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Less than 3 percent pesticides in Indian market misbranded FY 2021-22
2022-04-29
In India, there are more than 500 formulations registered, about 200 combination pesticides and 80 biopesticides registered. Supply of misbranded pesticide is a critical concern for the Indian government and can directly affect the agriculture production targets of the country.Th...
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FAO Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control extended to end of 2023 with broader scope
2022-04-29
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is to extend its global drive against one of the world’s most invasive plant pests – fall armyworm – which is still destroying billions of dollars’ worth of crops despite progress and a raft of measures to tackle i...
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Ukraine 2022 spring sowing 20% complete - ministry
2022-04-22
Ukrainian farmers have sown 2.5 million hectares of spring crops so far in 2022, 20% of the expected area, the agriculture ministry said on Thursday, adding that areas of intense conflict could see a drop of 70% of the sowing area.Ukraine has said the 2022 spring sowing area coul...
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North America micronutrient fertilizers market to reach $1.7 billion by 2027
2022-04-22
Report estimated that North America micronutrient fertilizers market size will exceed USD 1.7 billion in annual value by 2027.With the continuously mounting requirement for healthy food, clean water & air, fiber, and fuel, the demand & production of micronutrient fertilizers will...
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Use of biopesticides grows among Brazilian farmers: Study
2022-04-22
Recently concluded research, of which AgroPages had first-hand access, points to a growing trend in the use of biological pest control products, either alone or in association with chemical pesticides.The study, entitled “Innovation in agribusiness and the qualification of the Br...
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Fertiliser and food prices could be high for years
2022-04-22
High demand and many supply interruptions have pushed fertiliser prices to record levels and the disruption will persist.Russia and Belarus supply more than 20% of the world’s fertilisers, in a market that was extremely tight even before the Ukraine conflict last month. Fertilise...
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Brazil expected to produce record large wheat crop in 2022
2022-04-22
The next crop to be planted in Brazil is the winter wheat crop which is planted primarily in southern Brazil. The war between Russia and Ukraine has had a significant impact on world wheat supplies resulting in high wheat prices. Brazilian farmers are expected to take advantage o...