Desert Locust Control Hindered by Pesticide Procurement

Expert Dr. Bob Fairclough provides insight into the factors impacting the South African crop protection market and offers his outlook for 2020.

Tariffs, trade deals, protectionism, and coronavirus create challenges and opportunities for crop protection companies.

The Crop Care Federation of India says there has been false propaganda that up to half of pesticides are “substandard” in the market.

From panic-buying in Europe, to bans on rice exports in Asia and rising food prices in Africa, the fragility of our global food system has been exposed by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Coronavirus outbreak stalled Indian economy by forcing closure of factories and offices. Agriculture, however, has done well and is likely to grow.

Contingencies should plan for global, national, and local disruptions.

The chain reaction caused by the pandemic is so profound that it has permeated every facet of business operations.

The world’s premier agriculture events continue to nurture the exchange of information, international commerce, and vibrant economies for the future.

Reverse migration due to COVID-19 provides an opportunity for hinterland administration to engage the returned laborers in gainful employment.