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Overseas policies October 13, 2025

U.S. EPA Releases Final Assessments on the Impacts of Bicyclopyrone and Benzovindiflupyr on Endangered Species

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially released the final Biological Evaluations (BEs) for the herbicide bicyclopyrone and the fungicide benzovindiflupyr. These evaluations focus on the potential impacts of the two pesticides on federally endangered and threatened species in the United States, as well as designated critical habitats. Meanwhile, they also provide a comprehensive response and summary of various comments from the public regarding the draft evaluations previously released.

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China Policy October 11, 2025

Dicamba: An "Old Soldier" Herbicide's New Challenges and Life in the GM Era

Dicamba, with its chemical name 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid, has been an important "old soldier" in agriculture since its development by Velsicol Chemical Corporation in the early 1960s, thanks to its unique selectivity and systemic properties. It is a post-emergence auxin-type herbicide that controls weeds by mimicking plant hormones.

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Overseas policies October 11, 2025

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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Overseas policies October 10, 2025

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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China Policy October 10, 2025

Scientific and Technological Innovation Leads a New Chapter in Agricultural Resistance Management

Since the promotion of genetically modified (GM) crops in the United States in 1996, the global agricultural production landscape has undergone a profound transformation. Insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant GM corn, soybeans, canola, and cotton have rapidly spread across North and South America, significantly boosting crop yields and production efficiency. This has not only reduced pesticide use but also lowered production costs and alleviated environmental pressure.

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Overseas policies October 9, 2025

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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Overseas policies October 9, 2025

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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China Policy September 30, 2025

New Pesticide Label QR Code Regulations: Forging a "One Product, One Code" Traceability System to Empower High-Quality Agricultural Development

Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released a draft for public comment on the specifications for the production and use of pesticide label QR codes, signaling a new, more refined and intelligent stage in China's pesticide traceability management. The new regulations, with their 32-digit code for "one product, one code," emphasize the correlation between inner and outer packaging and the comprehensive coverage of technical/active ingredient information. The goal is to build a tightly linked, fully traceable pesticide regulatory system, safeguarding the quality and safety of agricultural products and promoting sustainable agricultural development.

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Supplier dynamics September 30, 2025

Pesticide Market Weekly Report: Prices of 12 Bulk Drugs Drop, Indoxacarb Falls by $2,809/ton – Will It Keep Falling?

Recently, the overall atmosphere of the pesticide market has been relatively sluggish, with few inquiries and transactions. The market is currently in a consolidation phase. However, weak stability does not mean no changes – the price trends of different pesticide varieties have begun to diverge: some maintain stable prices due to low inventory and limited production; some linger at low levels due to oversupply and weak demand; a small number of varieties that rose in price earlier have also started to retrace as demand fails to keep up.