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Research shows that more than 400 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning occur worldwide each year – other news in the media.
According to Anadolu Agency, a study published on September 2 in the journal Frontiers in Public Health found that approximately 46% of the world’s agricultural population suffers from pesticide poisoning annually. The researchers derived this figure based on data from approxim...Read more -
Agricultural industry representatives warn that rising pesticide prices will lead to higher food prices.
A leading crop industry body says independent economic analysis confirms proposed increases in charges and taxes by Australia’s agricultural chemicals regulator will harm agricultural productivity and lead to higher food prices. The public consultation period for the Armidale-b...Read more -
China’s Pesticide Registration Trends and Industry Insights in the First Half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the registration of pesticides in China continued to expand, with preparations remaining the dominant category. According to statistics (based on the date of the first approval of the PD certificate), a total of 2,133 registration certificates were approved in the first...Read more -
The rapid growth of China’s genetically modified crop planting area has placed it among the top six largest growers in the world.
In May 2026, the International Agricultural Biotechnology Advisory Council released the “Global Review of Transgenic Crops Area (May 2026)”. The report indicated that the global planting area of transgenic crops reached 216 million hectares (approximately 3.24 billion acres) in 2025, ...Read more -
Global Total Fertilizer Imports Approach 290 Million Tons; Brazil, the United States and India Contribute Nearly 40 % of Global Imports
Fertilizers constitute the foundation of food security. The identities of large-scale fertilizer-importing countries and the fertilizer types they purchase directly mirror the landscape and structure of global agricultural production. I. Global Overview: Total Imports Close to 290 Million Tons, w...Read more -
γ-Valactone promotes tomato seedling growth via transcriptome and plant hormone changes | Plant Molecular Biology
To reduce agriculture’s dependence on chemical fertilizers, interest in new types of fertilizers is growing. Essential compounds are promising growth promoters. Gamma-valactone, a volatile organic compound produced by *S. stearothermiae* NRCB010, has been shown to promote tomato seed...Read more -
Biological stimulants are gaining increasing commercial acceptance in the North American market.
The North American Agricultural Market Data Company recently completed its fourth annual tracking survey on the attitudes of North American growers and agrochemical retailers towards biological stimulants. The results of the 2025 survey show that biological stimulants are gaining increasing comme...Read more -
The spraying area of agricultural drones in Brazil has increased by over 200% in five years, with 80% of the operations taking place in pastures and sugarcane fields.
Brazilian agriculture is undergoing a shift in its operation methods from the ground to the air. A survey by a market research institution shows that in the five years up to the 2024/25 planting season, the area of farmland in Brazil that has received at least one drone spraying operation has inc...Read more -
Indonesian Pesticide Market: Structural Opportunities and Localization Barriers Behind an Annual Consumption of Nearly 300,000 Tons
Overview of the Indonesian Pesticide Market Indonesia is a highly influential agricultural country in the world, with a solid foundation in the agricultural industry and prominent product advantages. Currently, Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of palm oil, the fourth largest produc...Read more -
US imposes 25% tariff on Brazil: Impact on agrochemical trade is limited, but Brazil’s foreign trade landscape may change
Starting at 12:01 a.m. on July 22nd (Eastern Time), the United States will impose a 25% Section 301 tariff on goods originating from Brazil. Fertilizers and agricultural intermediates are not included in this round of tariff increase. The exemption list covers tariff chapters such as fertilizers ...Read more -
In 2025, global fertilizer imports will reach 112.9 billion US dollars, and the top five buyers will “divide” 40% of the market.
01 Overall Overview of Global Fertilizer Imports In 2025, the total global fertilizer import procurement reached 112.9 billion US dollars. Looking at the long-term comparison: The total global fertilizer import expenditure in 2025 was on average 15.1% higher than that in 2021 (98.1 billion US dol...Read more -
The State Council has issued an action plan, making arrangements for the carbon peak work during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period.
Recently, the State Council issued the “Carbon Peak Action Plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan Period” (hereinafter referred to as the “Action Plan”), making arrangements for the carbon peak work during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The “Action Plan” states that...Read more
