Pests in a Pandemic? India’s Plant Doctors Will See You Online Now

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

Global supply chains have seen significant disruption from the spread of COVID-19, but already there are signs of a turnaround.

Most U.K. farmers believe the coronavirus crisis could ultimately “change agriculture for the better” after the current disruption subsides, according to a recent survey.

Amid the nationwide lockdown, Syngenta India has launched a nationwide helpline to address farmers’ concerns and worries to solve all the problems during this peak moment for preparing kharif crops.

“Our absolute priority is to prevent a breakdown in pesticide stocks in each country.” – Cyril Ferrand, FAO

Coronavirus tugs on labor and logistics, but steady supply is keeping export prices stable for key actives.

While progress was being made on the U.S.-China Phase One agricultural deal, COVID-19 has raised questions about diversifying suppliers for worldwide trade.

The lack of combine harvesters has created many problems for farmers during this lockdown, and slowing demand is a creeping crisis.

Tens of thousands of workers who returned to villages are now weighing whether to return at the end of the lockdown.