Syngenta Crop Protection Announces New Insect Control Technology

High costs currently limit large-scale operations, but new technologies could help make the approach more popular. 

No clear timeline for ‘normal production’ will continue to affect price and availability of ag inputs. 

Collaboration will increase farmer’s access to safe herbicide candidates.

While permanent crops continue to be important to the region, the fastest growing developments cater to specialty fruits and vegetables.

The country has the potential to lead the sector with the help of innovation, a speedy registration system, and digitization.

Despite a myriad of challenges, the region is surging amid heightened demand for exports and domestic consumption.

Smallholder farmers learn about and increase their use of pesticides, providing opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.

Chinese agrochemical companies are facing shortages of raw materials and electricity supply at the same time.

R&D and innovation will be prioritized over low-cost production as mergers and acquisitions continue to create more sophisticated enterprises.