Nicosulfuron is the world's dominant sulfonylurea herbicides, mainly for corn, is a perennial grass weeds effects of herbicides. In early 2007 the patent expired in China, 2007 -2008 International crude oil prices surge, the huge market demand for bio-ethanol triggered a global wave of corn, nicosulfuron pesticide companies competing to become one of the best. Rapid expansion of production capacity, excess capacity situation is gradually showing the same time, continued low prices, export growth slowed down, cautiously optimistic about the future market demand, competition and other factors determine the emerging Nicosulfuron future expansion should not be blind.
Nicosulfuron herbicides as a corn field, no doubt about its performance and effectiveness. With the promotion of in-depth research and application, good prospects for the domestic market demand. According to the State Grain Bureau information shows that in 2009 corn acreage increased by 2% in 2010 to continue growing corn planting area will stabilize at about 30 million hectares. The steady growth of planted area, making Nicosulfuron good prospects for the domestic market demand.
Despite the excellent performance prospect, there are some uncertainties. Firstly, major movement of feed corn consumption and bio-ethanol, due to the uncertainty of world economic recovery, there are many uncertainties in time. Secondly, the development of coal chemical industry, indicating that ethanol fuel will be officially recognized, is bound to impact on bio-ethanol market. Thirdly, is the sulfonylurea herbicide usage and as time requirements more stringent,to some extent, affected Nicosulfuron market. Lastly, emerging competitors due to safety and weed control efficiency was highly praised by the market, while new sulfonylurea herbicide being developed and applied, such as a sulfonamide ethyl. Therefore, the uncertainties of the future prospects, nicosulfuron cautiously optimistic about the future of the market should be.
From：http://www.chinapesticide.gov.cn/doc10/10082504.html

By Lei

According to the latest news, the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority is reconsidering the approvals, registrations and product labels associated with the active constituent thiophanate-methyl. This is based on concerns about the potential risks to occupational health and safety and public health and safety and public health

The APVMA invites comment on the preliminary findings and proposed action in the Thiophanate-methyl Preliminary Review Findings Report from 3th Aug2010 to Aug 2010. This report is the first of two stages in the review process. Comments on this report will be assessed bu the relevant dept prior to finalization of the review and publication of the final decision.

Thiophanate-methyl is a systemic fungicide used in Australia to control soil borne diseases in ornamental plants. It breaks down in plants and environment to form carbendazim and the use of thiophanate-methyl can lead to residues of carbendazim in treated commodities. For this reason the APVMA began a review of Thiophanate-methyl in 2007.

Whatever the final review is, it is firmly believed that it should be the change and challenge for Thiophanate-methyl. Also, it give scope to which way the wind is blowing in Aus. Chinese corporation, are you ready?

By Ben

EPA has already decided to approve the Nanometer AG, one kind of new fungicides. The limit will be four years.

HeiQ AGS-20, as the business name of Nanometer AG, is usually used on the antiseptic of textile materials. EPA allow 30 days to collect public opinion.

According to the requirements of registration, EPA will ask all the registrant submit extra data of chemical, toxicity, touch and environment. Then they will estimate these data to find whether it will effect the human health and environment or not.

EPA and SAP had a meeting last year to discuss together about the contact danger among Nanometer metal pesticides. EPA admitted they would show the results of this issue and put in the final approved reports too.

From World Agrochemicals Net.

By Jane