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Overseas policies September 26, 2025

Brazil's Biotech Leap: Joining the Budapest Treaty, Ushering in a New Era of Innovation and International Cooperation

Brazil recently marked a significant milestone in the global biotechnology and agricultural sectors, officially signing and acceding to the Budapest Treaty on the International Recognition of the Deposit of Microorganisms for the Purposes of Patent Procedure. This far-reaching international agreement, designed to standardize the deposit of microorganisms for patent purposes, heralds a vibrant new era for Brazil's booming bio-input industry and indeed its entire production sector. This move is not merely Brazil's active participation on the global scientific stage, but is widely regarded as a crucial step towards achieving technological autonomy and enhancing its international competitiveness.

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Overseas policies September 25, 2025

EU Releases Pinoxaden Risk Assessment: Deep Dive into Groundwater Impact and Metabolite Toxicity

On September 8, 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) officially published its peer review report on the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance pinoxaden, offering a detailed risk profile for this widely used herbicide in European agricultural fields. Pinoxaden, commonly known by its trade name "Axial," effectively controls graminaceous weeds in winter and spring cereal crops by inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase). When the substance was approved in the EU in 2016, a crucial precondition was attached: given its subsequent formal classification as reproductive toxicant category 2 (H361d, suspected of damaging the unborn child), the applicant, Syngenta, was required to submit relevant risk assessment data for its specific metabolites M11, M52, M54, M55, and M56. With this toxicity classification officially adopted at the EU level, the confirmatory data assessment procedure, coordinated by Austria as the rapporteur Member State and led by EFSA, was initiated to fill the previously identified scientific gaps.

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Overseas policies September 23, 2025

Lavoro Navigates Financial Restructuring: Transformation in Adversity and Industry Warnings

Recently, Lavoro, a leading Brazilian agricultural input distributor, achieved a critical breakthrough amidst severe financial challenges. The company successfully secured the support of creditors holding over half of its debt, clearing the path for judicial approval of its out-of-court restructuring plan. Lavoro is currently burdened with approximately 2.5 billion Brazilian Reais (about $500 million) in supplier debt. The strong backing from creditors injects a crucial boost during its turbulent period, providing valuable breathing room and signaling the company's potential emergence from difficulties to embark on a new chapter.

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Overseas policies September 22, 2025

AgriConnection's Strategic Transformation: Acquiring Brazilian Pesticide Registrations, Entering a New Era of Crop Protection

AgriConnection, a company that has emerged as a key player in the digital distribution of agricultural inputs, recently announced a landmark strategic acquisition. The company successfully acquired a series of pesticide registrations and core crop protection assets from Nutrien Soluções Agrícolas in Brazil, marking a profound transformation of its business model from a "pure digital distributor" to a "licensed entity." This bold move not only solidifies its influence in the Brazilian agricultural market but also opens up new strategic pathways for future growth.

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Overseas policies September 19, 2025

Africa: A Rising Continent, an Agricultural Heartland with Infinite Potential

Africa, a vast continent comprising 54 independent nations, is rising at an astonishing pace. With a current population of around 1.5 billion, it is projected to grow to 2.5 billion by 2050, making it one of the fastest-growing regions globally. Over 1,500 languages and a rich tapestry of diverse cultures intertwine across this land, painting a unique picture of Africa's charm. Regional economic cooperation organizations such as COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), and SADC (Southern African Development Community) are playing pivotal roles in promoting regional trade and regulatory harmonization, though they also add complexity to Africa's business environment.

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Overseas policies September 18, 2025

Sweden's Impending PFAS Agricultural Ban: Growers Face a "Lesser of Two Evils" Dilemma and Challenges

A transformative shift in the future of agricultural chemicals is brewing in Northern Europe. Sweden, following in the footsteps of increasingly stringent EU environmental health regulations, is planning to significantly tighten controls on the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in its agricultural sector. This move is not only an active response to environmental responsibility but also presents unprecedented challenges and profound considerations for local growers.

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Overseas policies September 18, 2025

Agricultural Biotechnology: Latin America's New Investment Frontier – SP Ventures Insights and Practices

SP Ventures, a Brazilian venture capital firm, is setting its sights on Latin America’s next significant investment hotspot: the agricultural biological products sector. The company firmly believes this field is poised for explosive growth, driven by increasing global market demand and innovative technologies. According to Croplife’s projections, the global market value for agricultural biological products is expected to reach an impressive $42 billion by 2032, presenting immense opportunities for early-stage investors.

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Overseas policies September 17, 2025

Latin American Biostimulants Market: High Growth, Unlimited Potential

The Latin American biostimulants market is experiencing unprecedented vigorous development, becoming the fastest-growing region globally. Manel Cervera, Managing Partner at Dunhamm Trimmer, a market intelligence and consulting firm, predicts that the non-microbial biostimulants market in the region is expected to double in size within five years. The market value is projected to reach US1.2billion in 2024 alone and climb to US1.2billionin 2024 alone and climb to US2.34 billion by 2030.

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Overseas policies September 17, 2025

UK Tightens Pesticide Emergency Authorisation, Paving the Way for a Complete Neonicotinoid Ban

The UK government has recently taken significant steps by updating its guidance on pesticide emergency authorisations, aiming to fundamentally tighten approval standards and ultimately achieve a complete ban on neonicotinoid pesticides. This series of policy adjustments not only reflects the UK's firm commitment to environmental protection but also signals a future of more sustainable agricultural practices.

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