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Azaneo bets on irreversible electroporation to compete with herbicides

India Restricts Glyphosate Use for Safety Reasons

India's Registration Commission has decided to restrict glyphosate use, mandating that its application be carried out only by trained professionals in response to concerns about health risks and workplace safety. This decision, made during the 474th meeting of the Commission, is based on an expert report and highlights the lack of scientific justification for unrestricted use. The issue remains under review by the Ministry of Agriculture, and the final decision will depend on their assessment.

Water, an Increasingly Scarce and Strategic Resource for Industry: How Factories Can Adapt

Soybeans, corn... the issue of banned pesticides in Europe for imports

The PLUVALUH Project: Towards Sustainable Agriculture with Human Urine

The PLUVALUH project, led by the Chamber of Agriculture of the Pays de la Loire, explores the use of human urine as a fertilizer in agriculture. Experiments in Angers and other regions aim to assess the technical and agronomic feasibility of this innovative approach, while analyzing its environmental impact and developing viable economic models. This initiative could transform human urine into a valuable resource for farmers, thus contributing to more sustainable and decarbonized agriculture.

Xylem Strengthens Its Pump Offer for Agriculture and Industry with Cornell and Roper Pump Acquisition

American water technology specialist Xylem is set to acquire Cornell Pump and Roper Pump for $1.46 billion. This move expands its range of pumps aimed at irrigation, agricultural fluid transfer, and industrial applications, amid a backdrop of consolidation in the hydraulic equipment sector.

In Brazil, Agsafe Leverages AI to Reduce Spray Drift

European Pesticide Market: Differentiation Becomes Essential

Brazil: Native Bacteria Show Potential Against Macadamia Diseases

China Warns of Increased Pests and Rice Diseases in 2026

Chinese authorities anticipate above-normal pressure from pests and diseases on mid- and late-season rice crops in 2026. Favorable weather conditions for bio-aggressors and low varietal resistance could impact over 62 million hectares of rice fields.