Industry News

Industry News

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and market opportunities

Latin America's Green Gold Rush: Why the Biologics Market is a New Hub for Global Investment
Overseas policies

Latin America's Green Gold Rush: Why the Biologics Market is a New Hub for Global Investment

A profound agricultural revolution is quietly unfolding in Latin America, making it a rapidly emerging hotspot for global investment in the biologics sector. In this vibrant region, countries led by Brazil are embracing sustainable agricultural solutions at an unprecedented pace, not only reshaping the regional agricultural landscape but also revealing a "blue ocean" of opportunity for global investors.

Read More
109 Views
Punjab Pesticide Ban Stayed by Court, Basmati Rice Industry at a Crossroads
Overseas policies

Punjab Pesticide Ban Stayed by Court, Basmati Rice Industry at a Crossroads

a legal battle centered on Punjab's key agricultural product, Basmati rice, reached a temporary conclusion. The Punjab High Court issued a ruling to stay the implementation of a controversial notification previously issued by the Punjab government, which sought to ban the use of 12 widely-used pesticides on Basmati paddy crops.

Read More
135 Views
A "Bitter Peace": EU Chemical Industry Unites to Warn US-EU Trade Deal Will Erode Competitiveness
Overseas policies

A "Bitter Peace": EU Chemical Industry Unites to Warn US-EU Trade Deal Will Erode Competitiveness

An emergency trade agreement forged to avert a full-blown transatlantic trade war has instead ignited a firestorm of concern and opposition within one of Europe's most vital sectors: the chemical industry. From Berlin to Paris and Madrid, leading chemical industry associations are sounding a unified alarm, warning that the deal, while preventing a worst-case scenario, represents a "bitter solution" that will severely undermine the global competitiveness of European producers.

Read More
181 Views
A New Chapter in EU Agrochemical Regulation: Independent Approval Mandated for Safeners and Synergists
Overseas policies

A New Chapter in EU Agrochemical Regulation: Independent Approval Mandated for Safeners and Synergists

The European Union is ushering in a structural overhaul of its agrochemical regulatory framework. Through a new work program established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1487, published on May 29, 2024, the EU will systematically evaluate and approve safeners and synergists as standalone substances.

Read More
173 Views
EU Renews Pesticide Approvals: 18 Active Substances Granted Extensions, Clarifying Market Timelines
Overseas policies

EU Renews Pesticide Approvals: 18 Active Substances Granted Extensions, Clarifying Market Timelines

The European Commission has officially extended the approval periods for 18 key agricultural active substances, providing crucial market certainty for products ranging from the widely used fungicide pyraclostrobin to the modern insecticide flupyradifurone. The decision, formalized under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1489* and published in the Official Journal of the European Union, ensures the continued legal availability of these vital inputs while their comprehensive re-assessment procedures are completed.

Read More
154 Views
Brazil's Agribusiness Sector Expands Significantly, with 32,000 New Firms Highlighting a Supply Chain Localization Trend
Overseas policies

Brazil's Agribusiness Sector Expands Significantly, with 32,000 New Firms Highlighting a Supply Chain Localization Trend

A recent industry report has revealed the robust growth momentum of Brazil's agricultural sector. According to exclusive data from IPC Maps, nearly 32,000 new agriculture-related businesses were established in Brazil between April 2024 and April 2025. This has pushed the country's total number of agricultural enterprises to 868,870, further cementing its status as a global agricultural powerhouse.

Read More
166 Views
FMC Reports H1 2025 Results: New Products Key to Growth Amid Divergent Regional Performance
Overseas policies

FMC Reports H1 2025 Results: New Products Key to Growth Amid Divergent Regional Performance

FMC, a leading global agricultural sciences company, recently disclosed its financial report for the second quarter and first half of 2025. The report indicates that despite facing multiple market challenges, the company achieved a slight revenue increase in the second quarter. However, its overall performance for the first half of the year declined, highlighting the divergent performance across its global regions.

Read More
158 Views
A Signal of Recovery in the US Agrochemical Market: Surge in H1 2025 Approvals Creates New Opportunities for Global Players
Overseas policies

A Signal of Recovery in the US Agrochemical Market: Surge in H1 2025 Approvals Creates New Opportunities for Global Players

As we enter the second half of 2025, the U.S. agricultural chemical market is demonstrating a strong recovery and dynamic growth potential. The most significant indicator of this trend is a decisive acceleration in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) pesticide approval process. This shift is not only invigorating the global agrochemical sector but also clearly outlining current market demand hotspots and future trends.

Read More
115 Views
Beyond Generics: Charting a New Path for China's Agrochemical Industry
Overseas policies

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.

Read More
166 Views