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Spiromesifen: A New Domestic Opportunity Post-Patent Expiry, Reshaping Mite Control Landscape
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Spiromesifen: A New Domestic Opportunity Post-Patent Expiry, Reshaping Mite Control Landscape

In agricultural production, the threat of harmful mites is ever-present, and efficient, safe acaricides have always been a market focus. Spiromesifen, an outstanding representative of the ketoenol acaricides, has long been constrained by core patent protection, hindering its widespread promotion and application in the domestic market. Now, with the unlocking of its core patent, coupled with the current scarcity of registered products in China, Spiromesifen is ushering in an unprecedented "window period" of development, bringing immense potential to reshape the mite control landscape for China's pesticide industry.

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The Harvest Code Under the Sun: China's Sunflower Industry and the Path of Green Plant Protection
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The Harvest Code Under the Sun: China's Sunflower Industry and the Path of Green Plant Protection

Sunflowers, as a global oilseed crop and ornamental plant, hold a unique position in China's agricultural market. They are favored not only for the healthy edible oil they produce but also for their popular seeds consumed as snacks. With growing consumer demand for healthy foods and an expanding leisure snack market, the prospects for China's sunflower industry are broad. However, to achieve sustainable development and high efficiency in the sunflower industry, scientific control of pests, diseases, and weeds, especially the rational application of pesticides, is crucial.

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China Unveils Major Update to Pesticide MRLs, Ending the "No Standard" Era for Minor Crops
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China Unveils Major Update to Pesticide MRLs, Ending the "No Standard" Era for Minor Crops

Recently, the Department of Crop Production Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released the "Draft for Comment on Maximum Residue Limits for 97 Pesticides Including 2,4-D Dimethylamine Salt in Food," soliciting public opinions. This initiative marks a significant step forward in refining China's agricultural product quality and safety management system, particularly by addressing the long-standing gap in pesticide residue standards for minor crops. The proposed addition of 212 new MRLs covers 97 commonly used pesticides and encompasses all major food categories.

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Mid-to-Late Stage Pest and Disease Control for Sugar Beets, Cotton, and Sugarcane
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Mid-to-Late Stage Pest and Disease Control for Sugar Beets, Cotton, and Sugarcane

The Department of Crop Production Management of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, along with other relevant expert groups, has recently issued technical guidance for the mid-to-late stage production of three cash crops: sugar beets, cotton, and sugarcane. The guidance focuses on pest and disease control, which is a critical step to ensure high yields and quality.

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Fuzhou Strengthens Regulation of Live E-commerce: Operating with Licenses, Standardizing Promotion, and Eliminating False Advertising for Products Like Pesticides
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Fuzhou Strengthens Regulation of Live E-commerce: Operating with Licenses, Standardizing Promotion, and Eliminating False Advertising for Products Like Pesticides

Recently, the Fuzhou Administration for Market Regulation issued a notice on standardizing live e-commerce business practices, aiming to remind all live e-commerce operators in the city to operate legally and compliantly. The notice emphasizes that live e-commerce operators should have complete licenses and transparent rules, strictly regulate marketing promotions, and prohibit false misleading and price fraud.

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China's Anti-Dumping Duties on Phenol Extended: A Strategic Maneuver Amidst Domestic Overcapacity
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China's Anti-Dumping Duties on Phenol Extended: A Strategic Maneuver Amidst Domestic Overcapacity

On August 28, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced its decision to extend anti-dumping duties on phenol imported from the United States, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand for another five years.

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Seed Coating: Helping Wheat Seed Industry Achieve a Value Leap from "Product" to "Commodity"
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Seed Coating: Helping Wheat Seed Industry Achieve a Value Leap from "Product" to "Commodity"

Currently, the peak sales season for wheat seed coatings is underway, yet the market is permeated with a hint of chill. Both seed coating manufacturers and wheat seed suppliers are feeling unprecedented pressure. Since last year, wheat and corn cultivation in some regions have been severely hit by extreme weather, resulting in a sharp drop in yield, and many farmers have suffered significant losses. Coupled with persistently low grain prices, farmers' willingness to purchase commercial wheat seeds has significantly decreased, opting instead to use retained seeds. Against this backdrop, the wheat seed coating market has not been spared, and price competition has intensified. For distributors, seed coatings, once a crucial source of profit in the second half of the year, have now become unpalatable to sell but regrettable to abandon.

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Engineering the Future Harvest: How Biotechnology is Ushering in a New Agricultural Era
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Engineering the Future Harvest: How Biotechnology is Ushering in a New Agricultural Era

Agricultural science is at a revolutionary inflection point. Propelled by technologies like genetic modification and gene editing, we are fundamentally reshaping how our food is produced. After decades of development, these innovations have established a global footprint and, as of this year, are officially entering a new chapter of industrial application in China. As we stand at this threshold, it is crucial to understand the intrinsic value of these technologies and the scientific standards by which they should be judged.

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Integrated Pest Management Guide for Late-Season Rice Cultivation
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Integrated Pest Management Guide for Late-Season Rice Cultivation

As rice cultivation enters its critical late-season growth phase, which is decisive for final yields, the risk of significant pest and disease outbreaks escalates. Late-season rice, mid-season rice, and ratooning rice crops that have reached canopy closure are now facing a concentrated threat from three primary adversaries: the third-generation Striped Stem Borer, the Rice Planthopper, and Sheath Blight. To secure a successful harvest, a precise and highly effective integrated pest management (IPM) strategy is essential.

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