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Brazil’s MAPA requests urgent review of Spidoxamat for citrus greening control
The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) has requested “urgent analysis of products containing the active ingredient Spidoxamat” from Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources). Spidoxamat is an active ingredient developed to control citrus gree...Read more -
Nanotechnology helps wild rice domestication
Wild allotetraploid rice (Oryza alta) is a kind of polyploid wild rice with CCDD genome, high biomass and strong stress resistance. However, the wild rice has a major drawback: strong seed shattering. A collaborative research team from China has recently used nanotechnology to significantly impro...Read more -
Buprofezin becomes new alternative to control Dalbulus maidis, research shows
The growth regulator insecticide Buprofezin has proven to be an effective tool for managing corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis), according to research conducted by CCGL (Cooperativa Central Gaúcha Ltda). The study, led by Dr. Glauber Renato Stürmer, an entomology researcher at CCGL, indicated that ...Read more -
MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a recent study published in Nature Plants, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists showed just how much we didn’t know about the intricate processes plants use to produce them. Micro...Read more -
China’s total summer grain output in 2024 increased 2.5% versus 2023
On July 12, the China’s National Bureau of Statistics released 2024 statistics on national summer grain sown area, per unit output and total output. According to a survey of the 25 summer grain producing provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China, the sown area, per unit output an...Read more -
Revolutionizing agriculture with nanotechnology: Innovative approaches in fungal disease management and plant health monitoring
Nanotechnology has emerged as a transformative force in modern agriculture, offering innovative solutions to address challenges related to fungal plant diseases and overall agricultural productivity. Specifically, the antifungal activities of metal, metal oxide, bio-nanoparticles, and polymer nan...Read more -
Corn stunt disease catches Argentina by surprise
The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange lowered the Argentina corn estimate last week by 2.5 million tons to 49.5 million and the Rosario Exchange lowered the corn estimate to 50.5 million. These estimates are 6-7 million tons below the initial estimates at the start of the growing season. The reason cit...Read more -
Agricultural Adjuvants Market Size Worth $6.4 Billion by 2031
Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Agricultural Adjuvants Market by Product Type (Activators, Spray Modifiers, Utility Modifiers), by Utilization Type (Tank-mix Adjuvants, In-can Adjuvants), by Application (Pesticides, Herbicides, Insecticides, Others): Global Opportunity A...Read more -
Guideline for determining China pesticide registration types
When preparing for pesticide product registration, the first step is to confirm the registration type. The registration type selection directly affects the necessary data items, dossier submission, and evaluation criteria. Choosing the wrong registration type will slow down the registration proce...Read more -
China’s Pesticide Registration: A guide to application, approval process and timelines
Navigating the application and approval process for pesticides can be a complex and time-sensitive endeavour. Understanding the procedures and timelines involved is crucial for companies aiming to bring their products to the Chinese market successfully. In this article will provide an overview of...Read more -
Charcoal may guard specialty crops against herbicide drift
By Aaron Viner Dicamba drift has made headlines around its impact on corn and soybean crops in the Midwest, but it is impacting another key agriculture market — fruits and vegetables. Justin Keay, University of Missouri horticultural field specialist, wrote in a summer report that a survey...Read more -
China approves 26 seed companies for GMO corn and soybeans
China has issued licences to 26 domestic seed companies to produce, distribute and sell genetically modified corn and soybean seeds in certain provinces, paving the way for commercial planting of the GMO grains. The companies named in a notice from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs on...Read more
