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India's Agricultural Policy Shift: Animal-Based Biostimulants Banned Due to Religious Concerns, Plant-Based Alternatives Gain Momentum
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India's Agricultural Policy Shift: Animal-Based Biostimulants Banned Due to Religious Concerns, Plant-Based Alternatives Gain Momentum

Recently, India's Ministry of Agriculture made a notable policy adjustment, revoking the registration approval for 11 animal-derived biostimulant products. These products were previously approved for use on various crops such as rice, tomatoes, and potatoes. This decision, effective September 30, 2025, stems from complaints received from Hindu and Jain communities, prompting the government to reconsider "religious and dietary restrictions" in agricultural practices. This move marks a significant step for India in building a more culturally sensitive regulatory framework for agricultural inputs.

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Moving Beyond the "Villain" Label: India's New Agricultural Course Towards Sustainable Food Security
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Moving Beyond the "Villain" Label: India's New Agricultural Course Towards Sustainable Food Security

A central question emerged at a recent national conference hosted by CropLife India: what role do pesticides play in nourishing the world? Are they "villains," heroes, or merely scapegoats? This discussion profoundly impacts the core of India's agricultural transformation, which is crucial for achieving its national development goals.

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Brazil's Agricultural Sector: The Financialization of Distributors and Hidden Systemic Risks
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Brazil's Agricultural Sector: The Financialization of Distributors and Hidden Systemic Risks

In recent years, driven by capital, some large distributors in Brazil have begun to "de-emphasize the real economy and move towards the virtual," introducing financial leverage into the agricultural supply chain. This not only reshapes the industry's ecosystem but also sows significant systemic risks.

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Kazakhstan's Pesticide Registration Process Undergoes Major Upgrade: Full Digitization and Digital Signatures Become "Hard Thresholds" from 2026
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Kazakhstan's Pesticide Registration Process Undergoes Major Upgrade: Full Digitization and Digital Signatures Become "Hard Thresholds" from 2026

Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan issued Order No. 155, making groundbreaking revisions to the country's plant protection product registration regulations. This new policy is undoubtedly a "weather vane" that enterprises planning to enter the Kazakh pesticide market in 2026 need to pay close attention to. The most significant change is that all registration application materials must be submitted electronically throughout the entire process, and the mandatory use of the registration holder's valid digital signature (EDS) is required. This means that the traditional paper-based submission model will completely become a thing of the past, and companies that fail to obtain an EDS in advance will be directly barred from registration in 2026.

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2025 Global Food Trade: Soybeans Reflecting a "Fragmented" New Landscape
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2025 Global Food Trade: Soybeans Reflecting a "Fragmented" New Landscape

The year 2025 was once filled with optimism, with the International Grains Council (IGC) forecasting a record global grain output of 2.412 billion tons, notably driven by increases in corn and wheat. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) also projected an expansion in global coarse grain trade, primarily due to rising exports from the U.S. and Ukraine. However, the tumultuous landscape of geopolitics is now tearing apart this optimistic vision. Particularly in the soybean market, a profound structural transformation has already begun.

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Brazil's Agricultural Inputs Market Outlook: Vittia Leads the Way to Recovery
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Brazil's Agricultural Inputs Market Outlook: Vittia Leads the Way to Recovery

After a turbulent period marked by oversupply, price adjustments, and market volatility, Brazil's agricultural inputs market is poised for a gradual recovery starting in 2025, ushering in a new growth cycle. Alexandre Frizzo, CFO of Vittia, a leading player in biological inputs and crop nutrition in Brazil, expresses optimism and confidence in the market's future prospects.

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Argentine Agriculture: Navigating Uncertainty with Technological Adoption
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Argentine Agriculture: Navigating Uncertainty with Technological Adoption

Argentine agriculture is undergoing a complex transformation. Despite a challenging policy environment, the enthusiasm of younger growers for new technologies is injecting significant vitality into the nation's agricultural future. Rafael Obligado, Head of Kynetec Subscription Markets, shared his insights into the key trends shaping the Argentine agricultural market in 2025.

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Mexico's Agricultural Tech Frontier: Innovations Addressing Climate and Market Challenges
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Mexico's Agricultural Tech Frontier: Innovations Addressing Climate and Market Challenges

Mexican agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technology, to tackle escalating challenges posed by climate change, market volatility, and pest resistance. Fidel Sanchez, Key Account Manager at Kynetec, shares insightful perspectives on key trends shaping the Mexican agricultural market in 2025.

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CRAC 2025 Brazil Pesticide Registration Closed-Door Meeting In-depth Interpretation: New Regulations, Procedures, and Trends
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CRAC 2025 Brazil Pesticide Registration Closed-Door Meeting In-depth Interpretation: New Regulations, Procedures, and Trends

On September 11, 2025, during the 17th Annual Global Chemical Regulations Forum (CRAC 2025), REACH24H successfully hosted a closed-door meeting on Brazilian pesticide registration. José Victor Torres Alves Costa, Head of the Pesticide Department at the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), was present to provide an in-depth interpretation of hot topics of concern to Chinese enterprises, such as new Brazilian pesticide registration regulations, review procedures, and data requirements, and to answer questions on-site. This article will summarize and analyze the key points of the meeting.

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