Nov 14
UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonics
         In a government statement, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, says the UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids because of their effects on bees and other pollinators.
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Nov 13
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) paper claims that glyphosate is non-carcinogenic
            On November 9, 2017, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released a research paper "Glyphosate Use and Cancer at the Journal of the National Cancer Institute after four years of large-scale experimental studies. Incidence in the A
Nov 13
EU fails again to agree on glyphosate’s license renewal
As the clock is ticking for the controversial herbicide ’s license renewal, the EU-28 member states have failed to agree to the five-year license renewal proposed by the European Commission on Wednesday.
The Standing Committee on Plants, Animal Food and
Nov 09
Two new herbicides developed by Summit Agro now available in Argentina
After over two decades without new technologies available, Japanese company Summit Agro launched in Argentina the herbicides Fierce (Flumioxazin) and Yamato (Pyroxasulfone).
“The two tools will be the key to rotate the active ingredients and face the s
Nov 07
China’s goal of zero growth of fertilizer use is expected to be achieved as scheduled
Recently, the "Evaluation Report on Fertilizer Utilization Efficiency (Fertilizer Consumption) in China (2000-2015)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report") jointly prepared by the Renmin University of China and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Scien
Nov 06
Brazil imports of 2,4-D fell 20% in Q1 of 2017
          razil imported approximately 11,100 tons of 2,4-D technical in the first quarter of 2017, according to a survey of the portal Global Agrochemicals.
          This represents a decline of at least 20%, compared with the sa
Nov 03
China’s use of natural enemies of biological pest control initial success
In recent years, China has actively promoted the prevention and control of insect pests by natural enemy organisms, thereby reducing pesticide use. Through the yellow Trichogramma alternative to chemical control of sugar cane borer, Guangxi in 7 years tim
Nov 02
European Commission proposes five years glyphosate licence renewal
           The European Commission has proposed extending the license for weed-killer glyphosate by five years after its initial plan for a 10-year approval did not secure sufficient support.
           EU countries failed on l
Nov 01
Rapid Growth, Opportunities, and Barriers within the US Biostimulants Market
The growing global population, increasing need to improve crop yields, and the growing demand for pesticide-free food are expected to drive the demand for biostimulants around the globe.
An increasing desire on the part of consumers to reduce their consu
Oct 31
Canada to cancel certain uses of dichlorvos
The Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is consulting Canadians on proposed changes to the way dichlorvos can be used, to further protect health and the environment. This consultation is open for comment from 25 October 2017 to 23 January 20
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