Brazilian bio-pesticide product’s label does not need to show risk sign which is skull and crossbones logo on the package. IBAMA and ANVISA etc three departments have agreed to this change this month.

Ministry of Agriculture thinks this change will promote the usage of such pesticides. The bio-pesticides belong to concept pesticides so that they should not be called “same with chemicals” because they are using GAP protection which is conservation of biological diversity.

They believe that such a decision would promote the use of such pesticides.Brazil's IBAMA said they would give priority to low-toxicity pesticide chemicals registration, for example, the pesticide which is used on organic crop.

by Ivana

During 2010~2011, the crops production in Argentina including in wheat, maize, soybean is predicted to exceed 90 million MT which is increased 50% compared with the production amount during 2008~2009.

At present, Argentina crop market is one growing potential minority market among the whole world. Every year the whole world will increase 75 million food customers. And Argentina has its geography advantage to meet the increasing quantity demands by increase the productivity and land utilization. The farmers in Argentina are always willing to use new technologies which can increase productions or prevent diseases. The manufacturers can benefit not only from the increased demands of the pesticides, but also from the development and extension of the new technologies.

As market competition becomes increasingly fierce, the prices from China condition change quickly. We can pay attention on the crop protection market in Argentina and grasp opportunities.

by Rachel

Recently, a proposal concerning the injunction against the high toxic pesticide has been submitted by the MOA(Chinese Ministry of Agriculture) to the council. It attempts to eliminate at least ten kinds of high toxic and residue pesticides which are commonly used now. These threaten the food-safety haunting the state and consumers. Once this proposal is imposed on, that will relieve the tension in security.

400 manufacturers and 900 registrations are involved in the 22 kinds of high toxic pesticides. At now, the domestic capacity of these high toxic pesticides is more than 104000 T per year and annual export volume is around 50000 T.

If these products will be forsaken after all, what will be the best replacement and substitution for that?  The eco-friendly ones will be the best choice! That will expedite the investment and research by all means.

By Grace