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US EPA Proposes Registration of Pesticide Containing New Microbial Active Ingredient

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is opening a 15-day comment period on a proposal to register a pesticide product, Vintec, that contains the new microbial active ingredient Trichoderma atroviride strain SC1 (T. atroviride SC1). T.…

Canada proposes MRLs for azoxystrobin residues in berry fruits

On June 3, 2020, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulation Agency (PMRA) notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the proposed MRLs for Azoxystrobin are to be implemented in berry fruits. Azoxystrobin [methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)-pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrilate]…

Proposed ban on 27 pesticides: Anxious agrochem industry drawing up legal strategy

The agrochemical industry, worried by the proposed ban on 27 pesticides by the Centre, is drawing up a legal strategy to counter it. However, internal documents prepared by industry experts show that continued manufacture of four pesticides…

US EPA responds to Ninth Circuit Vacatur of dicamba registrations

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler released the following statement on the Ninth Circuit Vacatur of dicamba registrations: "We are disappointed with the decision. The 2020 growing season is well underway…

Ban on paraquat use from September worries Brazilian farmers

Farmers in Brazil are concerned about the ban on the paraquat herbicide, which comes into place on September 22 this year. The active ingredient, which is the basis of some pesticides used to control weeds, can no longer be produced, marketed…

US EPA paraquat requirements place spotlight on closed transfer system

The liquid herbicide paraquat is widely used throughout North America as an effective herbicide and pre-harvest crop defoliant, but can be fatal if accidentally ingested in small quantities as well as cause eye damage and irritation to skin. In…

COVID-19: What fiscal steps are needed to ensure food security

The extension of the nationwide lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), though necessary, will lead to a further suspension of work and no wages and means for families to support themselves. The activities in manufacturing…

South Australia lifts ban on GM crops after 16 years

South Australia will allow mainland farmers to grow genetically-modified (GM) crops from next season, but councils can apply to remain GM-free. The change, which comes after the Government made multiple attempts to lift the ban last year,…

EU notifies WTO regarding non-renewals of bromoxynil and mancozeb

The European Commission notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on April 17 with the draft regulations regarding non-renewals of bromoxynil and mancozeb. The draft Commission Implementing Regulation provides that the approval of the two…