Australia: Food forum to focus on safety
17 November 2021, Australia: A $492,495 grant has been awarded to Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) to create an
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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.
Cover crop destruction advice for spring malting barley
16 November 2021, UK: Spring malting barley can be a hugely profitable option for spring cropping in the rotation, with modern varieties
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24-hour reporting helps pin-point optimum time to spray broadleaf crops for grubs
15 November 2021, Australia: Innovative grub monitoring system Trapview by ADAMA is helping growers and agronomists throughout South Australia and Victoria to
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U.S. EPA releases final biological evaluations for glyphosate, atrazine, and simazine
15 November 2021, US: After consideration of public comments, EPA has finalized its biological evaluations (BEs) for glyphosate, atrazine, and simazine,
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CCFI submits pre-budget representation to the government over surging agrochemical imports
15 November 2021, New Delhi: Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI) made a formal representation on pre-budget proposals for the
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Get cover against seed-borne potato diseases
13 November 2021, UK: Use of Maxim to reduce seed-borne disease pressure this season can enhance crop emergence and growth – to
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Best Agrolife Ltd records revenue of RS 668.95 CR in H1 FY2022
11 November 2021, New Delhi: One of India’s leading agrochemical company, Best Agrolife Ltd, reported a PAT of Rs 50.73 crore for
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Agri-inputs shortage in Brazil
Guest Author: Marcelo Peres is an agribusiness executive, agronomist graduated at the Federal University of Viçosa, founder of Helm Agro and Stockton
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Spread of highly invasive apple snail leads to rise in production costs for rice farmers
10 November 2021, Kenya: The invasion of the apple snail Pomacea canaliculata in Kenya is estimated to have led to an increase in
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Paddock Practices: Stripe Rust
10 November 2021, AU: Growers across much of the northern grains region have been challenged by significant infections from stripe rust in
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