Cultivar News - Pesticides

AgroGalaxy

AgroGalaxy announces resignation of CEO and internal restructuring

Axel Labourt leaves the company's management; Eron Martins temporarily assumes the presidency and accumulates functions; the company filed a request for judicial recovery

18.09.2024 | 14:29 (UTC -3)

Seeds

BASF reportedly plans to take its agrochemicals division public

A BASF spokesperson told Cultivar Magazine that "we do not comment on rumors or market speculation. We will present BASF's strategy at the next CMD on September 26/27."

18.09.2024 | 10:53 (UTC -3)

Scientists evaluate fungicide thifluzamide against "Sclerotium rolfsii" in peppers

Fungal disease has caused significant losses in pepper production; study suggests way to reduce damage

18.09.2024 | 10:25 (UTC -3)

Embrapa

Research makes biopesticide production easier and more economically viable

Discovery by researchers from the Federal University of Goiás and Embrapa reduces production costs of Beauveria bassiana, a base fungus for biological insecticides

17.09.2024 | 13:46 (UTC -3)

Corteva

Corteva and Pairwise join forces to advance gene editing solutions in agriculture

Partnership aims to increase crop productivity and resilience to climate change

17.09.2024 | 09:26 (UTC -3)

Biotalys

Biotalys obtains patents for innovative biofungicide in Europe and the United States

Evoca promises to revolutionize the control of fungal diseases in fruits and vegetables with protein-based technology; company seeks to expand patent protection to markets such as Brazil, Argentina and South Africa

17.09.2024 | 08:39 (UTC -3)

Seeds

Antonio Sergio Ferreira Filho takes on leadership role at Bayer for Latin America

His academic background includes a master's degree in phytopathology from the University of Passo Fundo and a degree in agronomy from the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (Esalq)

15.09.2024 | 19:50 (UTC -3)

BASF

BASF offers solution for producers of agricultural plastics focused on cotton

Tinuvin 494 AR, the newly launched Tinuvin NOR 211 AR and the expansion of the NOR platform are some of the highlights

13.09.2024 | 16:33 (UTC -3)

High

Alta celebrates 10 years of growth in the agricultural pesticides market

The company has eight strategically located distribution centers that guarantee fast and efficient service to customers.

13.09.2024 | 13:49 (UTC -3)

Corn, soybean farmers criticize tariffs on U.S. imports of 2,4-D herbicide

Farm associations warn of economic impact of new tariffs proposed by the Commerce Department

13.09.2024 | 06:36 (UTC -3)

Scientists discover parasitoid wasp that attacks adult Drosophila flies

Wasp "Syntretus perlmani" is the first described to parasitize fruit flies at this stage; discovery opens research opportunities

12.09.2024 | 15:48 (UTC -3)

Syngenta

Syngenta to cut 10% of workforce at Swiss headquarters

Reuters reported that the company is making layoffs in other markets; Syngenta employs 60 people worldwide.

12.09.2024 | 14:42 (UTC -3)

Gene

Genic announces Andrei Watanabe and Jorge Felício as new executives

As part of the company's expansion plan, professionals arrive with the mission of strengthening the business team

11.09.2024 | 16:33 (UTC -3)

Nutrient

Helton Araújo takes over as marketing director at Nutrien Agricultural Solutions

He will be responsible for leading the department with a focus on commercial strategies and strengthening the brand in Brazil.

11.09.2024 | 13:38 (UTC -3)

Scientists reveal potential of new compounds in controlling "Spodoptera frugiperda"

Research develops trehalase inhibitors that affect the reproductive cycle of the fall armyworm, offering an alternative for pest management

11.09.2024 | 13:32 (UTC -3)

Indigo

Gustavo Haddad takes over as director of Indigo for Latin America

Previously, he held leadership positions at Corteva Agriscience, where he was responsible for a variety of functions.

11.09.2024 | 09:41 (UTC -3)

Study proposes use of attenuated viruses to improve plant performance

Despite scientific evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology under experimental conditions, regulatory barriers remain a challenge

11.09.2024 | 09:07 (UTC -3)

Wheat

Climate change increases risk of wheat blast and threatens global production

Fungal disease could reduce global wheat production by 13% by 2050, mainly affecting regions of South America, Africa and Asia

10.09.2024 | 08:53 (UTC -3)

corn leafhopper

The number of infected corn leafhoppers is growing in Santa Catarina

Given this scenario, Epagri's main recommendation is that farmers adopt appropriate management strategies to contain the spread of pathogens.

09.09.2024 | 13:52 (UTC -3)

CropLife Brazil

CropLife Brasil announces changes to its board of directors

Changes include Arthur Gomes, Catharina Pires and Renato Gomides; entity is organized into four sectoral chambers

07.09.2024 | 17:09 (UTC -3)

Rice

Coinfection in rice worsens diseases and compromises productivity, study finds

Research reveals that the interaction between viruses, fungi and bacteria intensifies symptoms in crops, highlighting the importance of defense genes in the rice immune response

06.09.2024 | 16:14 (UTC -3)

Sumitome Chemical

Suellen Drumond takes over as insecticide manager for Latin America at Sumitomo Chemical

The agricultural engineer previously held the position of insecticide manager in Brazil

06.09.2024 | 09:25 (UTC -3)

Syngenta

Increase in cotton pests and diseases received attention from Syngenta at conference

Through the Cropwise platform, the company reported having monitored 54% of the cotton planted area in Brazil during the harvest

05.09.2024 | 14:33 (UTC -3)

Ihara

Ihara launches insecticide and presents technologies at the 14th Brazilian Cotton Congress

Disruptive solutions such as Terminus and Chaser aim to maximize productivity, strengthening Brazilian cotton farming in the country's economy

04.09.2024 | 17:27 (UTC -3)