FMC Profit Hit by Long North American Winter, But Sees Quick Recovery

German Pessagno, COO of Paraguay’s Chemtec S.A.E., shares his views on the agrochemical industry’s supply shortage debacle.

Caterpillar outbreak threatens crops in Alagoas.

South America accounted for 38% of Nufarm crop protection sales in the first half — more than any other region — compared with 31% in 2013.

Transportation costs could hamper profits despite record production.

Off-patent opportunities abound once marketing and manufacturing companies understand each other and pool their knowledge.

In the shakeout of low-cost producers and global pollution standards that hamper origination capacity, the industry moves closer to a more unpredictable buying experience.

Devidayal acquisition now completely folded into Arysta brand and portfolio.

Business intelligence tool uses farm-based data to measure trends crop protection products and seed in more than 50 countries.

“The merger will not only enable the agrochemical business realize economies of scale but also enable Coromandel to leverage its distribution network to serve Indian farmers especially through the Mana Gromor retail stores.” -Kapil Mehan