New Trials Boost Insecticide Performance Against OSR Pests
03 August 2026, London: New trial results have pointed to a potential alternative option for oilseed rape growers looking to protect crops
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Crop Protection
Crop Protection covers the latest news, research, product innovations, regulatory developments, and industry trends related to protecting crops from weeds, insects, diseases, nematodes, and other yield-limiting threats. Find comprehensive coverage of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, biologicals, seed treatments, plant health solutions, resistance management, integrated pest management (IPM), precision agriculture, and sustainable crop protection technologies.
This category delivers updates on new active ingredients, product launches, pesticide registrations, regulatory approvals, stewardship initiatives, residue management, biotechnology advancements, biological pest control products, and resistance management strategies from around the world. Stay informed about developments from leading agrochemical companies, research institutions, government agencies, industry associations, and agricultural innovators working to improve crop health, productivity, and sustainability.
Follow the latest insights on crop protection regulations, pest and disease outbreaks, weed management solutions, agricultural biotechnology, digital farming tools, environmental stewardship, food security, and sustainable farming practices shaping the future of global agriculture.
BASF Successfully Enforces Saflufenacil Patent in Australia, Strengthening Crop Protection IP
03 August 2026, Australia: BASF has successfully enforced its intellectual property rights in Australia for a specific solid form of the herbicide
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Sumitomo Chemical Secures U.S. Registration for Rapidicil Herbicide, Targets ¥100 Billion Revenue Opportunity
31 July 2026, Japan: Sumitomo Chemical has received U.S. registration for its proprietary herbicide Rapidicil™ (active ingredient: epyrifenacil) and crop protection products containing the
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Mix of Technologies Required To Recycle Engineering Plastics
31 July 2026, US: A mix of recycling technologies is necessary to ensure that a broad variety of plastics can be recycled.
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Valent Secures U.S. EPA Registration for Rapidicil Herbicide, Targets Commercial Launch in Late 2026
31 July 2026, California: Valent U.S.A. has received registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Rapidicil® (active ingredient: epyrifenacil), a new herbicide developed
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Sumitomo Chemical Advances Fungicide Pipeline with Bifemetstrobin Registration Applications
31 July 2026, Japan: Sumitomo Chemical has taken a significant step toward expanding its crop protection portfolio by submitting registration applications for
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Agrocete Launches New Foliar Fertilizer GRAP MAX MASS
Five years of research culminate in the launch of a foliar fertilizer with integrated biofertilizer, delivering yield gains of up
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Corteva Posts $11.28 Billion H1 Revenue, Lifts FY2026 Guidance
31 July 2026, Indianapolis: Corteva delivered a strong first half of 2026, reporting revenue growth across most regions and raising its full-year
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BASF Begins Global Registration of PPO Herbicide Replexor Active (Fendioxypyracil)
Regulatory filings commence in Brazil and Australia, with the United States and Argentina to follow in 2027 30 July 2026, Ludwigshafen: BASF
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FMC Q2 Revenue Falls 17% to US$867 Million as Company Lowers FY2026 Outlook
30 July 2026, Philadelphia: FMC Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$867 million, representing a 17% year-on-year decline, as lower demand for legacy crop
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