• Codling moth hits orchards in parts of Kashmir, leaves farmers concerned 2023-04-07
    Codling moth, one of the most notorious insect pests of apples, has been reported in several parts of Kashmir amid the bloom season leaving the farmers concerned. As per officials the disease has affected apple orchards in several parts of Kashmir including Baramulla, Bandipora, ...
  • U.S. structural pest control market surpasses $11 billion 2023-04-07
    The United States structural pest control industry generated total service revenue of $11.042 billion, a six percent increase from the $10.421 billion measured in 2021, according to the latest market report, A Strategic Analysis of the U.S. Structural Pest Control Industry from S...
  • Australia - Wheat powdery mildew pathogen now resistant to two fungicide groups 2023-04-07
    The Centre for Crop and Disease Management’s Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz has told growers and advisers that the wheat powdery mildew pathogen is now resistant to two fungicide groups.   Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz, from the Centre for Crop Disease Management at Curtin University, encourages grower...
  • Indian specialty chemicals sector eyes growth boost over next few years 2023-04-07
    India’s specialty chemicals industry, which is currently seeing an expansion drive by major players, expects to see robust growth in the next few years. By 2040, India could have a 10-12% share in the global chemicals market growing from $170bn-180bn in 2021 to $850bn-1000bn as p...
  • Producer prices in Brazil start to fall 0.3% in February 2023 2023-04-07
    Producer prices in Brazil fell by 0.3% in February due to deflation in the segment of other chemical products, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said on Wednesday. The result, the third lowest rate for February since the beginning of the historical series...
  • Meet us at CAC 2023 Agrochem Show, Shanghai 2023-04-06
    The date of 23rd China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC) is drawing near.  On 23-25 May 2023, we are happy to meet you at National Exhibition and Convention Center , Shanghai  once again. Remember our ...
  • How drone technology is being infused into farming in Kenya 2023-03-31
    Agriculture in Kenya is being revolutionised with the infusion of drone technology into farming activities. This comes at a time when there is an urgent need to increase food security by increasing agricultural yield in Kenya. The Kenya Drone Business Competition chose 10 youth f...
  • USA - Scientists warn of invasive thrips species that has started to wreak havoc in Florida; say ear... 2023-03-31
    An invasive thrips species has started to wreak havoc in Florida. The insect was first detected in Florida in 2020 but has since spread significantly across the state. What once was isolated to greenhouses now has begun to harm a wide range of plants including those in residentia...
  • Turning a locust invasion into a fertilizer boon 2023-03-31
      They say when life throws you lemons, you make lemonade. But what happens when life throws swarms of desert locusts your way? You could make fertilizer from those locusts, as a team of innovators in Kenya demonstrated after a devastating invasion. Running from 2018 to early 202...
  • China buys 70% of Brazil’s soybean exports 2023-03-31
    The Brazilian president was scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart this week in Beijing to discuss bilateral trade issues, but President Lula had to cancel his participation due to a case of mild pneumonia. His trade team, including the Ministry of Agriculture, will conti...
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