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U.S. fertilizer limits could cost billions
Posted 05-17-2012. Filed under : Markets.

The lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the use of fertilizer runoff in the Mississippi River Basin could have a costly impact on farmers and ag retailers.

Phosphate fertilizer sales push higher
Posted 05-16-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Fertilizer demand from North American markets has provided new support for higher prices while driving Q1 profitability for a number of firms.

Taiwan donated fertilizer to Gambia
Posted 05-15-2012. Filed under : Markets.

The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) donated 1810 metric tons of fertilizer amounting to US$1, 036.670 (one million, thirty-six thousand, six hundred and seventy US dollars) to The Gambia for use by the country's farming communities in the forthcoming rainy season.

India fertiliser demand likely to rise by 4% this year
Posted 05-15-2012. Filed under : Markets.

The demand for fertilisers in India is on the rise and is expected to be 61.27 million tonne in 2012-13, up 4% over last year, Parliament was informed.

Crop plantings will be increased in North Kazakhstan
Posted 05-15-2012. Filed under : Markets.

During the upcoming planting campaign, the area planted to barley, oilseeds and feed crops will be increased in North Kazakhstan region in pursuance of the President’s instructions to diversify crop plantings.

Strong soybean prices stimulate sales in Brazil
Posted 05-15-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Soybean prices in Brazil have been setting new record highs since it became evident that the soybean crops in Brazil and Argentina would be severely impacted by the drought that afflicted the two countries.

Indian agrochemicals market to cross Rs 25k crore by 2015
Posted 05-15-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15%, the agrochemicals sector in India is likely to cross Rs 25,000 crore mark by 2015, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India (Assocham) said last week

Rust loses in Mato Grosso may top R$ 1bn in 2011/12
Posted 05-14-2012. Filed under : Markets.

According to the Association of Soybean and Corn Producers in Mato Grosso (Aprosoja), losses from the disease in 2011/12 may end up topping R$ 1 billion in the state.

Chinese firms interest in expanding agrochemical business in Ghana
Posted 05-14-2012. Filed under : Markets.

A number of Chinese agrochemical companies had expressed interest in expanding their trade in Ghana and would soon set up subsidiary companies in the country.

Fertiliser firms to benefit from Indian urea policy change
Posted 05-14-2012. Filed under : Markets.

After potash and phosphatic fertilisers, whose prices were partially decontrolled in 2010, the Indian government will now go for a series of policy changes in pricing urea, the most commonly used fertiliser.

Ukraine corn to reach record high, wheat, barley to decrease
Posted 05-11-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Marketing Year 2012/13 may well be called the year of corn in Ukraine. This crop has been gaining popularity in the country in the last several years and is now expected to produce another record of about 23 Million Metric Tons (MMT), compared to 22 MMT a year prior.

Emerging countries’ crop protection markets may reach $19.7 bn
Posted 05-11-2012. Filed under : Markets.

China, India and Brazil Crop protection chemicals market revenue (collective) reached USD 13.8 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 19.7 billion by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2011 to 2016. Brazil is expected to be the second largest Crop protection chemicals market after China by 2

ESA launches European Seed Treatment Assurance scheme
Posted 05-10-2012. Filed under : Markets.

ESA European Seed Association has now officially launched its “European Seed Treatment Assurance” (ESTA) scheme for quality assurance during the application of plant protection products to seed (seed treatment) and the handling and use of treated seed.

Brazil fertilizer sales rose 7% in Q1
Posted 05-10-2012. Filed under : Markets.

During the first three months of 2012 Brazilian farmers have purchased 5.3 million tons of fertilizer, which is 7% more than the 4.9 million tons purchased during the same period last year.

Kenya to receive grant for GM agriculture
Posted 05-09-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Kenya is set to receive a $3 million US grant to enhance education and knowledge of GM crops.

2011 China Pesticide Export 27% Up
Posted 05-09-2012. Filed under : Markets.

2011 was the best year of China’s pesticide export since the 2008 downturn, export volume reached 1.40 million tons, 15.65% up year on year with the value amounting to $6.19 billion, 27.62% up year on year.

Safrinha corn crop in Brazil to become main crop
Posted 05-07-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Year after year, Brazilian farmers continue to increase their safrinha corn acreage while at the same time they continue to reduce their full-season corn acreage.

BCPC attacks anti-GM wheat stance
Posted 05-04-2012. Filed under : Markets.

The anti-GM lobby group “Take the Flour Back” has asserted that the Rothamsted GM wheat trial poses a “contamination” threat to the local environment – and to the UK wheat industry.

Brazilian agrochemicals sales reach $8.5 billion in 2011
Posted 05-04-2012. Filed under : Markets.

The Brazilian agrochemical industry ended the year with record sales of $8.5 billion in 2011, up 16.3% compared with 2010, according to

Rice research in Africa provides a strong case for investment
Posted 05-03-2012. Filed under : Markets.

Excited by the work of the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) and its partners on the development of new stress-tolerant and climate-resilient technologies for major rice production systems in Africa, the Chair of the AfricaRice Board of Trustees Dr. Peter Matlon stated at the recent Board meeting, “We