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Difficult Gold Rush: Challenges and Hidden Opportunities in the Russian Pesticide Market
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Difficult Gold Rush: Challenges and Hidden Opportunities in the Russian Pesticide Market

Russia, with its vast territory, is not only an energy superpower but also plays a crucial role in agricultural production, offering immense potential for the pesticide market. However, for a long time, few new international players have successfully entered this sector, due to complex and profound reasons, including cultural and mindset differences, and more significantly, insurmountable registration barriers. A thorough analysis of these challenges and opportunities is essential to paint a realistic picture of the Russian pesticide market.

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Ukraine's Soybean and Rapeseed Exports Face New Landscape: 10% Duty Reshapes Domestic and International Markets
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Ukraine's Soybean and Rapeseed Exports Face New Landscape: 10% Duty Reshapes Domestic and International Markets

Ukraine's agricultural export policy has recently undergone a significant overhaul, with the official implementation of a new 10% export duty on soybeans and rapeseed. This policy is enacted under Law No. 4536-IX, signed by President Zelensky on September 2, 2025, which critically amends the "Law of Ukraine on Export Duty Rates for Oilseed Crop Seeds." The new regulation took effect the day after its publication (September 4) and is scheduled for full implementation starting September 4, 2025. This move is anticipated to have far-reaching implications for both the Ukrainian and global oilseed markets.

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US-India Pesticide Trade Landscape Faces Drastic Changes: Challenges and Transformation Under High Tariffs
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US-India Pesticide Trade Landscape Faces Drastic Changes: Challenges and Transformation Under High Tariffs

Effective August 27, the United States will impose additional punitive tariffs on all consumer and warehouse goods imported from India, bringing the total tariff rate to 50%. This measure builds upon the existing 25% "reciprocal tariff" previously applied to Indian goods (originally set to take effect on August 1, 2025). The latest 25% punitive tariff is a response to India's continued purchase of Russian oil. As the world's second-largest pesticide market, the US pesticide market reached $10.7 billion in 2023. Imports accounted for $5.9 billion of this total, with India being a significant supplier, holding a 19% market share valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Facing a 50% tariff barrier, the Indian pesticide industry is confronting unprecedented challenges.

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EU Review of Fungicide Prothioconazole: Impurity Control Tightened, Registration Renewal Pending
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EU Review of Fungicide Prothioconazole: Impurity Control Tightened, Registration Renewal Pending

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently published its preliminary peer review findings for the active substance prothioconazole. This review was conducted in accordance with EU Regulations (EU) No 844/2012 and its amendment No 2018/1659, primarily referencing risk assessment reports submitted by Poland (which took over from the UK post-Brexit) and France.

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A New Chapter for Indian Maize Agriculture: Godrej Agrovet and Ishihara Sangyo Partner to Launch Innovative Herbicide, Tolpyralate 40% SC
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A New Chapter for Indian Maize Agriculture: Godrej Agrovet and Ishihara Sangyo Partner to Launch Innovative Herbicide, Tolpyralate 40% SC

For a long time, weed control has been a persistent challenge for Indian maize farmers, significantly impacting crop yields. Recently, Godrej Agrovet Limited, in collaboration with Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. (ISK Japan), launched its first specialized herbicide product for maize – "Ashitaka" (Tolpyralate 40% SC). This innovative solution aims to provide robust support to India's rapidly growing maize industry, effectively managing highly destructive grassy and broadleaf weeds during the early growth stages of maize. With the continuous expansion of maize cultivation area in India, the precise application of "Ashitaka" at the 2-4 leaf stage of weeds is expected to significantly improve weed control efficacy.

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Brazil's fertilizer imports have reached a historic high, with an explosive growth in the proportion from China.
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Brazil's fertilizer imports have reached a historic high, with an explosive growth in the proportion from China.

In the first seven months of 2025, Brazil's fertilizer imports reached a historic high. This trend is not a sign of unlimited market confidence but rather a proactive, risk-averse procurement strategy. Data shows that in July 2025, Brazil's fertilizer imports hit 4.79 million tons, setting a new record for the highest single-month import volume of the year. This represents a 15.6% increase from June and a 7.1% increase from the same period in 2024, marking a "historic high for a single month of July

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Unlocking the Brazilian Agrochemical Market: A Deep Dive into Registration, Channels, and Product Strategies
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Unlocking the Brazilian Agrochemical Market: A Deep Dive into Registration, Channels, and Product Strategies

Brazil, a pivotal player in the global agrochemical market, presents unique characteristics and trends in pesticide registration and market development. This article will explore how Chinese enterprises can strategically navigate this promising market through precise registration, channel management, and product strategies.

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EU Honeybee Disease Control: A Strategic Dilemma Between Eradication and Coexistence
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EU Honeybee Disease Control: A Strategic Dilemma Between Eradication and Coexistence

The European Union is currently facing a difficult strategic choice in honeybee pest and disease control: should it strive to eradicate exotic diseases, or learn to coexist with these intractable invaders in the long term? This core dilemma is becoming increasingly prominent with the continuous spread of exotic pests and diseases, posing a severe challenge to the European beekeeping industry.

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Soybeans, Rainforests, and Markets: A Judicial and Commercial Tug-of-War Over Brazil's Ban
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Soybeans, Rainforests, and Markets: A Judicial and Commercial Tug-of-War Over Brazil's Ban

Brazil's soybean industry is embroiled in a complex struggle between environmental protection and market competition. Recently, this struggle reached a critical turning point: a federal judge issued a temporary ruling, halting the Brazilian antitrust agency CADE's earlier decision to revoke the "Amazon Soy Moratorium."

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