News - Pesticides

Clean camp

Disposal of pesticide packaging will grow by 11% in 2025.

The annual volume was the highest in history, leading Brazil to surpass 900 tons.

19.01.2026 | 15:42 (UTC -3)

BASF

BASF strengthens its fruit and vegetable business in Latin America.

Elena Fumagalli Romário takes over the strategic marketing management of the segment.

15.01.2026 | 14:26 (UTC -3)

Union

Collection of empty packaging extends to the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul.

Until March 30th, teams from the program led by the tobacco industry will visit more than 300 rural locations in 26 municipalities.

13.01.2026 | 13:53 (UTC -3)

PHC

PI AgSciences starts 2026 with participation in agricultural events.

This week, the company will be present at two important events: the 1st GDK Field Day in Mato Grosso do Sul, and Dinetec in Mato Grosso.

12.01.2026 | 17:09 (UTC -3)

Lepidopteran damage affects 80% of Bt corn crops in Argentina.

Research by REM/Aapresid shows high adoption of biotechnology.

12.01.2026 | 10:19 (UTC -3)

Syngenta

Syngenta appoints Bruno Zuntini as technical market director.

The executive has experience in technical development, marketing, and portfolio management.

09.01.2026 | 15:03 (UTC -3)

biotrop

BioWorks will be managed by Biotrop in 2026.

Integration is part of the international growth strategy, boosting its presence in the US and the European Union.

08.01.2026 | 15:55 (UTC -3)

PHC

PI AgSciences brings soybean technologies to ExpoSoja 2026

Company presents sustainable solutions for crop management and productivity in Taquarivaí (SP).

08.01.2026 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

Ballagro has a new sales manager for Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul.

Marcio Fernandes has 15 years of experience in agribusiness and a strong background in biologicals.

07.01.2026 | 15:50 (UTC -3)

PHC

Felipe Vieira assumes commercial directorship at PI AgSciences.

Executive to lead the expansion of the company's commercial operations in the country.

07.01.2026 | 14:49 (UTC -3)

Nissan Chemical reinforces its strategy in Latin America.

Diego Pereira will now be responsible for marketing and business development in the region.

06.01.2026 | 15:36 (UTC -3)

Brandt

Brandt strengthens global operation with new leadership.

Brazilians assume commercial and agronomic director positions; Portuguese national appointed to business performance management.

06.01.2026 | 14:26 (UTC -3)

Nortox

Nortox announces Romeu Stanguerlin as CEO.

Executive with over 30 years of experience in agribusiness takes over leadership of the company.

06.01.2026 | 13:53 (UTC -3)

PHC

Plant Health Care has a new commercial leader in Southern Europe.

Vitor Pereira takes on the role after a career in global agribusiness companies.

05.01.2026 | 15:02 (UTC -3)

Leonardo Campos takes over management of STK Bio-AG in Brazil.

With 23 years of experience in agribusiness, the executive will now lead the company's operations in the country.

02.01.2026 | 15:10 (UTC -3)

Corteva

Carlos Aguillar strengthens Corteva's marketing team.

Executive assumes strategic role focused on business integration.

26.12.2025 | 15:25 (UTC -3)

Sindiveg

Analysis by Anvisa points to progress in the correct use of pesticides.

Program reports decrease in irregularities and higher food compliance rate.

23.12.2025 | 14:17 (UTC -3)

Crop Life Brazil

Brazil sets record for agricultural input registrations in 2025.

The country has approved 139 bio-inputs and 560 pesticides, according to CropData data.

22.12.2025 | 15:42 (UTC -3)

CMF

Target spot disease is gaining ground in soybean crops.

The spread of the disease requires preventative management to avoid significant yield losses.

17.12.2025 | 15:24 (UTC -3)

Adama

Soybean crop develops despite the advance of Cercospora spp.

Fungi become more severe from the early stages in the South and Cerrado regions.

16.12.2025 | 16:28 (UTC -3)

Sindiveg

Sindiveg warns of the risks of drift from hormonal herbicides.

The document provides guidance on proper use, appropriate weather conditions, and authorized products for protecting sensitive crops.

16.12.2025 | 16:08 (UTC -3)

UPL

Pest complex threatens sugarcane productivity.

Sugarcane weevil and spittlebug can cause losses of up to 40% in production and compromise the longevity of sugarcane fields.

16.12.2025 | 15:56 (UTC -3)

Cotton

Cotton aphid threatens productivity and requires management.

Cotton producers should be alert to early infestations in order to adopt effective management practices.

12.12.2025 | 14:28 (UTC -3)

Crop Life Brazil

Operation against counterfeit pesticides arrests 23 suspects.

Operation Pesticide mobilized 250 agents and revealed an interstate structure for adulteration and illegal trade.

11.12.2025 | 17:17 (UTC -3)