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Pesticides: China Revises Its Tax Policy and Reshuffles the Global Market

Starting in April 2026, China will eliminate export tax rebates on certain pesticides, a measure that will weigh on manufacturers' profitability in the short term. Designed as a lever for industrial transformation, this reform aims to eliminate obsolete capacities and steer the sector towards value-based competition, particularly focusing on formulations that remain eligible for tax benefits.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Viewpoint: The phase-out of export tax rebates positions Chi..." - 16 January 2026

Vietnam Initiates Harmonization of Organic Pesticide Regulations in Southeast Asia

Vietnam has launched a regional initiative aimed at harmonizing the regulation of organic pesticides, in a context where Southeast Asian countries are seeking to reduce their dependence on synthetic chemicals. This initiative aims to establish a common regulatory framework while taking into account national specificities.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Việt Nam convenes ASEAN talks on regulating biological pesti..." - 12 January 2026

India: A Bill to Regulate Seed Quality and Traceability

The Ministry of Agriculture is set to replace the 1966 law to ensure quality seeds, enhance traceability, and combat fraudulent sales. With over 9,500 comments analyzed, this reform aims to encourage innovation, protect farmers, and modernize a sector valued at $3.82 billion, while imposing severe penalties for major violations.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Government of India to introduce seed bill in budget session" - 5 January 2026

Vietnam Eases GMO Regulations Through Genetic Editing

Vietnam is amending the definition of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in its biodiversity law to create a legal basis for excluding products developed through genetic editing, particularly those that do not contain foreign DNA, from the regulatory framework governing GMOs. The proposed amendment has been submitted to the National Assembly for review during its October 2025 session and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment notifies dra..." - 23 December 2025

XAG Launches R Series Rover for Automated and Precise Agriculture

Chinese company XAG, specializing in agricultural technologies, has launched an electric agricultural robot designed for orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses. Featuring intelligent navigation and precise spraying, it reduces labor costs and increases productivity by adapting to complex terrains while minimizing the use of chemicals.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "XAG's new R Series Rover powers smart automation in specialt..." - 2 December 2025

China: Three Innovative Fungicides Registered

In China, three mixed formulations of penthiopyrad have been registered for the control of diseases such as cucumber gray mold and brown spot on apples. These registrations will promote the widespread adoption of penthiopyrad in China, enabling local companies to develop differentiated formulations, providing farmers with more diverse and effective crop protection solutions to combat diseases.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "SDHI fungicide penthiopyrad ″activated″ in China, with grant..." - 26 November 2025

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China: ABA Chemical Launches Production Trial of Chlorantraniliprole and Prothioconazole

The Chinese group ABA Chemicals Corporation, specializing in the manufacture of products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries, is launching annual productions of 2,000 tons of the insecticide chlorantraniliprole and the fungicide prothioconazole. The new facilities enhance the group's industrial capabilities in plant technologies.

Source: Agropages, published under the title "ABA Chemical’s annual 2,000-ton chlorantraniliprole technica..." - 26 November 2025