The Supreme Court of China has issued a directive aimed at regulating technical investigations in disputes concerning new plant varieties. This document seeks to enhance the protection of intellectual property rights in the seed industry, improve the management of counterfeiting cases, and ensure a legal environment conducive to innovation. It proposes a systematic framework clarifying the roles of judges and experts.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "China - Guideline issued to enhance legal protection for new..." - 10 June 2026
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Kazakh and Chinese scientists have tested a new biological pesticide based on the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae to combat Moroccan locust infestations. Results show a mortality rate of 70-80% of locusts within five days of treatment. This project aims to control locust invasions in cross-border breeding areas.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Kazakhstan and China test biological locust control agent" - 10 June 2026
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A team of Chinese researchers has managed to overcome one of the main trade-offs in corn breeding: achieving earlier varieties without penalizing their yield. By finely modifying the regulatory mechanisms of the ZmRap2.7 gene using CRISPR genomic editing, scientists have advanced flowering by several days while maintaining the productive potential of the plants in field trials.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Origin Agritech co-authors plant biotechnology journal study..." - 3 June 2026
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The Global Wheat Health Alliance (GWHA) is a new international initiative aimed at protecting wheat from diseases in South Asia and East Africa. Co-led by CIMMYT and Cornell University, this alliance will integrate gene discovery, field testing, and preventive breeding to develop more resilient wheat varieties. With a financial backing of $2.7 million, the alliance aims to train 100 scientists in disease assessment and resistance breeding.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Global Wheat Health Alliance launched to strengthen disease ..." - 11 May 2026
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In 2025, Sino-Agri Union experienced a 4.54% increase in its international revenue, primarily driven by its activities in Europe and America. The company is investing in R&D, with innovative products such as fluopimomidea and fluquinometoate, while enhancing its competitiveness in the neonicotinoid insecticide market.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Sino-Agri Union: Overseas revenue increased year on year, du..." - 7 May 2026
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FMC Corporation has announced the sale of its subsidiary FMC India to Crystal Crop Protection for $252 million, allowing FMC to refocus on its global growth opportunities. This transaction, expected to close by the end of 2026, includes the acquisition of FMC's crop protection business operations by Crystal, along with a preferred supply agreement for active ingredients. FMC will continue its R&D activities in India.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "FMC Corporation announces agreement to divest India commerci..." - 7 May 2026
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In 2024, China significantly outpaced other countries in precision agriculture patents, with 66,095 filings, accounting for 63% of the global total. Only 247 were granted, resulting in a conversion rate of 0.4%, raising questions about the quality of these innovations. South Korea, with a grant rate of 43.1%, emerges as a serious competitor, while giants Deere and CNH Industrial continue to dominate the market with grant rates of 30.1% and 34.3%, respectively.
SEPEHR ACHARD, Source: Igronews, published under the title "China Leads Precision Ag Patent Filings by a Wide Margin. Th..." - 6 May 2026
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Meghmani Organics Limited announced that its subsidiary Meghmani Crop Nutrition Ltd has received approval from the Indian Ministry of Agriculture to produce nano fertilizers, including Nano DAP, Nano NPK, and Nano Zinc. This initiative aims to meet the growing needs of Indian farmers for crop nutrition. Nano fertilizers are designed to enhance nutrient absorption and reduce waste. Production will commence at the Sanand plant in Gujarat.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Meghmani Organics to manufacture Nano DAP, Nano NPK and Nano..." - 5 May 2026
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The Indian Crop Protection Federation (CCFI) warns of the consequences of introducing data protection in the Indian agrochemical sector. CCFI President Deepak Shah emphasizes that data exclusivity could create monopolies, delay the arrival of generic products, and increase costs for farmers, while undermining India's competitiveness in the global market.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "Data exclusivity in agrochemicals could undermine ‘Make in I..." - 1 May 2026
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AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has recently opened a research and development center in Yangling, China, an agricultural innovation hub. This center focuses on post-harvest preservation technologies and digital tools to enhance the quality of fresh produce and minimize waste. By targeting key regional crops, including apples and kiwis, AgroFresh aims to provide tailored solutions for the Asia-Pacific markets.
Source: Agropages, published under the title "AgroFresh opens new Asia Pacific R&D Center in Yangling, Chi..." - 30 April 2026
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