As is the case in the ever-evolving world of agriculture, companies and researchers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance crop productivity while minimizing environmental impacts. One such advancement gaining traction is the use of biostimulant seed treatments. T...

According to the RBC news agency the Ministry of Agriculture proposed to introduce quotas on imports of pesticides to Russia. At the end of April, the Ministry sent a letter to the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the corresponding position for consideration at the meeting of ...

The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in May amid significant drops in quotations for most cereals, vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on June 2. The FAO Food Price Index, whi...

As temperatures continue to soar across the country, farmers are having a pesky problem on their hands. As much as 30% of their crops are damaged due to pest infestation.   Cameron Highlands Malay Farmers Association president Datuk Syed Abdul Rahman Syed Abdul Rashid said pests ...

Global Agrochemical Intermediates Market was valued at USD 51627.39 million in 2022 and is further anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 3.88%, during the forecast period, owing to rising demand for food and increasing soil depletion. Global Agrochemical Intermediates Market was value...

The area treated with pesticides (PAT) in Brazil increased by 13.4% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, pointed out a new field survey by Sindiveg (National Union of the Industry of Plant Defense Products) to which AgroPages had access first-hand.&...

Locust invasion has caused huge losses to farmers in Afghanistan's northern provinces, Afghanistan-based TOLO News reported. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said that the invasion of locusts has caused more than 6,000 hectares of agricultural land to b...

Can biocontrol help protect biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to all the living things on Earth, including how they interact with each other. A rich biodiversity means a healthy planet.  Can biocontrol help protect biodiversity? Biodiversity refers to all the living things o...

For the financial year 2022-23, agrochemicals export from India reached a new peak of $5.4 bn (Rs 43,223 Crores), up from $4.9 bn (Rs 36,521 Crores) in the previous financial year. For the financial year 2022-23, agrochemicals export from India reached a new peak of $5.4 bn (Rs...