USDA: Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement

Agrochemical production has been steady in China at about 50% capacity, but quarantines continue to hinder the ports, trucking, and the ability to bring goods to market while outbreaks threaten other major economies.

Coronavirus will prevent full-scale factory production until at least March, putting pressure on supply and pricing well into Q2.

The agreement reached between China and the U.S. “will not have catastrophic repercussions” for Brazil.

The overall confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia cases on the Chinese mainland had reached more than 37,000 by Saturday,

Uncertainty continues to plague financial markets, earnings projections, transportation infrastructure, and supply chains as companies look for mitigation strategies to stem disruptions.

The coronavirus outbreak already threatens the trade agreement outlined in the deal.

Agrichemical supply steady for now as governments eye restarting factories in the coming week.

The China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition has been postponed due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus.

To ensure safe, affordable food and overcome farmers’ challenges around low productivity and income, it is critical to transform Indian agriculture.