The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) recently released their Agricultural Census 2017 which indicated that agriculture occupied 41% of Brazil’s land area. Brazil has a total land area of 851.4 million hectares (2.1 billion acres) with a total of 5,073,324 farming operations which occupy 351.2 million hectares (867.4 million acres) or 41% of […]
China is offering new hope that the “phase one” trade deal that’s supposed to be a boon for U.S. ag exports can be finalized and signed this month. High-level U.S. and Chinese trade officials continued trade talks Friday and were able to reach a “consensus on principles,” according to a statement released Friday by China’s […]
The total value of agrochemicals imported into Brazil between January and September 2019 amounted to US$2.51 billion, a 21% growth compared to the same period last year. These imports include both products used directly in agricultural production, totalling $2.11 billion, and those used in the storage and processing of pesticides. Until the first week of […]
The emergency control period for the grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) has entered into force in Argentina. The Resolution of the Senasa (National Service of Agricultural Health and Quality) No. 555/2018 establishes conditions and obligations on wine producers in relation to the delivery of inputs for the control of the Lobesia botrana pest in the province […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding application exclusion zones (AEZ). The EPA proposal would make two major changes for corn growers. Modifying the AEZ so it is only enforceable on a farmer’s property would replace the current regulation requiring farmers to ensure individuals are outside of the pesticide […]
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has released the Proposed Regulatory Decisions and Review Technical Report for the reconsideration of 2,4-D herbicide. “We make decisions based on credible scientific evidence and have been taking progressive action on 2,4-D for many years,” said APVMA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chris Parker. “It’s important to get the science right, and […]
This month, Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency) presented its Open Data Plan (PDA) for the years 2019 and 2021, in order to allow the society to access, understand and use information, according to the government agency. Anvisa’s PDA contains guidelines to promote the openness of data, including geo spatialization, which must comply with the minimum […]
The Brazilian government announced the approval of 57 pesticides, including six new active ingredients, 41 generic products, and ten biological and organic pesticides. Among the new agrochemicals, the active ingredient, dinotefuran, stands out, and it can be used on crops to combat sucking insects, such as bed bugs and whiteflies. According to the published announcement […]
If you ask most consumers whether they want to avoid pesticides in their food, they’ll undoubtedly tell you yes, but few may understand how the government comes to approve these chemicals in the first place. On September 10, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a major change to its approval process, with an ambitious plan […]