NEWS & MEDIA

Australia further delays release of anti-circumvention findings on Chinese 2,4-D Posttime: 2026-09-08: On August 24, 2026, Australias Anti-Dumping Commission issued Notice No. 2026/122, announcing a further delay in the release of the Statement of Essential Facts and final report on the anti-circumvention investigation into 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) imported from China. Under the updated timeline, the Commission expects to complete the Statement ...

Brazilian agri-input distribution generates US$33 billion in 2025 Posttime: 2026-08-20: Brazils agricultural input distribution sector generated approximately US$33 billion in revenue in 2025, underscoring the strategic role of distributors in supplying inputs, marketing commodities and providing services throughout the countrys agricultural value chain. The figure, equivalent to R$171 billion, comes from the 11th National Distribution Survey c...

China's summer grain output exceeds 150 million tonnes Posttime: 2026-07-27: Chinas summer grain output reached a record 150.75 million tonnes this year, surpassing the 150‑million‑tonne mark for the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Friday. The country has now developed more than 66.7 million hectares of high-quality farmland in total, which has supported consecutive record harvests, Vice Minister of...

Brazil reports first case of multiple herbicide-resistant weedy rice Posttime: 2026-07-07: Brazil has recorded its first case of multiple herbicide resistance in weedy rice ( Oryza sativa ), marking a new challenge for rice growers and resistance management programs across the country. The alert was issued by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee Brazil (HRAC-BR) after confirmation that populations of weedy rice from Viamo, Rio Grande do Sul, ...

Brazil’s distribution model faces structural pressure as margins collapse Posttime: 2026-06-24: Brazils agricultural distribution sector is entering a period of profound transformation as shrinking margins, rising financial costs, growing farmer defaults, and intensifying competition from Chinese suppliers place unprecedented pressure on traditional business models. According to Felipe Treitinger, CEO and founder of the agribusiness education hub Cumbr...

Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide Posttime: 2026-05-30: Governor Phil Scott signed landmark legislation into law on Tuesday, making Vermont the first state in the nation to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinsons disease. Health and environmental advocates celebrated the victory. Large-scale epidemiological studies have shown that individuals exposed to paraquat have a roughly 250% higher ...

Bolivia authorizes HB4 biotechnology for GM soybean cultivation Posttime: 2026-05-25: Bolivia has officially authorized the use of HB4 biotechnology for genetically modified soybean cultivation, marking a significant step in the countrys agricultural modernization strategy as producers face increasing climate-related risks. The authorization was announced during Exposoya 2026, organized by the Asociacin de Productores de Oleaginosas y Trigo (...

North American wheat market grapples with adverse weather conditions Posttime: 2026-04-27: US wheat futures have largely strengthened since April 13 as persistent dry weather across key growing regions has raised concerns about potential crop damage. CBOT wheat futures for July rose 13.25 cents/bushel on the day to settle at 620.25 cents/bu on April 23, while Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures rallied 29.25 cents/bu to their highest level s...