U.S. to ban use of pesticide chlorpyrifos on food crops

By Tom PolansekThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will ban the use on food crops of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which has been linked to health problems in children."EPA is taking an overdue step to protect public health," said EPA Administrator Michael Regan. "Ending the use of chlorpyrifos on food will help to ensure children, farmworkers, and all people are protected from the potentially dangerous consequences of this pesticide."Chlorpyrifos has been used as a pesti...
2021-08-20 09:08:20 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

U.S. EPA finalizes new, stronger safety measures for pesticide paraquat

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the interim decision (ID) for the pesticide paraquat dichloride (paraquat) finalizing new, stronger safety measures to reduce exposure. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requires the agency to periodically re-evaluate pesticides through registration review to ensure that risk assessments and pesticide decisions reflect the best available science. The ID is part of the legally required registration review pro...
2021-08-06 04:08:51 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

Sumitomo Corporation and MustGrow Biologics announce exclusive agreement

- Exclusive agreement with Sumitomo Corporation to evaluate MustGrow’s technology to determine commercial potential.- Sumitomo Corporation has option to acquire exclusive rights to MustGrow’s technology for preplant soil fumigation, bioherbicide, postharvest and food preservation for potatoes, and bananas in North, Central, and South America.- Sumitomo Corporation to fund and drive all field development, including toxicology, safety, efficacy, and regulatory work necessary for commercialization....
2021-08-06 04:08:34 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

Argentina SENASA considering to ban chlorpyrifos

Amid the arduous debates about the use and abuse of agrochemicals in agricultural production in the country, the Argentina Agrifood Health and Quality Service (SENASA) has decided to ban chlorpyrifos, a dangerous organophosphate insecticide commonly used in various crops.The prohibition process would be gradual and although the timeline has not been confirmed at this juncture, it is estimated that the entire mechanism will cover little more than a year but the process is already underway.In the ...
2021-04-09 03:04:35 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

U.K. may allow gene editing, first nation in Europe to do so

In the wake of Brexit, the United Kingdom is hearing from supporters and opponents of gene editing as the government considers deregulating the technology when it produces organisms that could have been achieved through conventional breeding.Commenting on the "consultation," as it is called, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization said the UK "has the unique opportunity to be the first country within Europe to establish a path forward for genome editing technologies," which would give farmers ...
2021-03-26 04:03:17 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

Massive fire breaks out at UPL plant in Gujarat’s Bharuch, 24 injured

A major blast shook Gujarat’s Bharuch district in the early hours of Tuesday. The explosion resulted in a massive fire at United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) company’s plant at Jhagadia unit. At least, 24 people have been injured in the incident and so far no fatalities has been confirmed, said reports. It is being told that the incident happened around 2 am in the morning, all the injured have been admitted to the hospital. Currently, the cause of the incident has not been known. Firemen are trying...
2021-02-25 02:02:30 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

Biologicals registered/launched in 2020 – Patented technologies strengthening market position

As concerns about the environmental footprint of agriculture continue to grow, farmers and consumers are increasingly demanding ecological products. Biopesticide and biostimulant manufacturers who commit themselves to develop environmentally friendly agri-solutions, undoubtedly contribute to expanding the spectrum of green tools for crop production. A great number of biologicals entered markets worldwide in 2020.Among these products, those granted patents demonstrate their uniqueness. A patent c...
2021-02-20 09:02:18 | Category : Industrial News | Read More

2020 Overview of Globally Registered, Launched Pesticides and Analysis of Key Varieties

As basic pesticide-related issues are gradually being solved, more requirements for new applications are emerging, such as coping with pesticide resistance, maintaining safety and greenness, increasing product utilization rates, and responding to decreased biodiversity. In line with current demands, the development of new ingredients for global pesticides is becoming increasingly difficult, resulting in the slow decrease of the research and development efficiency of pesticides. Therefore, more t...
2021-02-08 12:02:06 | Category : Industrial News | Read More