Find Hot News in South America Crop Protection Monthly Report 1211

Published on the 31^th every month, Crop Protection South America Monthly Report is a monthly publication released by CCM’s. It offers timely update and close follow up of South America's various kind of Crop market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include companies' current dynamics and market situation, a close watch of government policies and regional dynamics.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Crop Protection South America Monthly Report:

Argentina may lose 20% of projected corn crop in 2012/13

Due to persistent rainfall in Argentina from Aug. to Oct. 2012, Argentina's production of corn may decrease by 20% to 22.4 million tonnes in 2012/13.

Peru coffee production to drop in 2012

Peru's coffee production will drop by 25% in 2012, and its export volume of coffee will decrease in response.

Chickpea planting develops fast in Argentina

The production and planting area of chickpea in Argentina have rapidly developed in recent years.

Mato Grosso court orders Monsanto to suspend royalties

Mato Grosso Court of Appeal ordered Monsanto to suspend charging royalties on the use of its patented Bollgard I (BT) cotton and Roundup Ready (RR) soybeans, and Monsanto agreed to stop charging loyalties on RR soybeans from Oct. 2012.

Paraguay regulates responsibilities of GM cotton importers

SENAVE issued Resolution No. 415 to regulate the responsibilities of GM cotton importers in Paraguay.

Brazil suspends citrus exports to EU

Brazil suspends its citrus exports to the EU due to the excessive cases of CBS detected in its shipments.

Brazil authorizes temporary use of spinosad-based pesticides on fruit

MAPA authorized the use of spinosad-based pesticides on mango, grape, cherry and guava for 24 months and any companies interested in marketing agrochemicals could apply for registration of the product for emergency use.

FMC launches new ripener for sugarcane in Brazil

FMC launched its new ripener, STRADA 50 WG, for sugarcane in Brazil in Sept. 2012.

Syngenta launches Ampligo® in Argentina

Syngenta launched its mixed insecticide formulation—Ampligo® for protecting soybean in Argentina.

Arysta LifeScience gets approval for fungicide Legacy® in Paraná, Brazil

Arysta LifeScience recently received an approval for marketing the fungicide Legacy® (fluazinan) in Paraná in Brazil.

Brazilian farmers must be alert to pest management on soybeans

Since the early sowing of soybeans in 2012/13 has been conducted in Brazil, farmers must be alert to pest management on soybeans.

PSA appears in kiwifruit orchards in Chile

A spring survey by SAG shows that PSA appears in kiwifruit orchards in Chile.

Embrapa warns of occurrence of green belly stink bug in wheat

Embrapa issued a pest monitoring report to warn of the damage of green belly stink bug to wheat all over Brazil.

Brazil still has potential to increase production of wheat

With the theme of "It's Time for Wheat", the 19th International Wheat Conference was held in Brazil and the President of ABItrigo believed that wheat production still has potential to be increased in Brazil.

Average market price of main crops in South America

Average market price of main crops in South America

5,000 ha. of crops in Argentina affected by hail

5,000 ha. of crops in Argentina affected by hail

Chile starts monitoring program of water stress

Chile starts monitoring program of water stress

Plant Impact starts operations in Brazil

Plant Impact starts operations in Brazil

The US to import 600 thousand tonnes of corn from Argentina

The US to import 600 thousand tonnes of corn from Argentina

Corn and rice seeds sent by Embrapa arrive in Norway

Corn and rice seeds sent by Embrapa arrive in Norway

Summer corn area in 2012/13 to drop 15.4% in Brazil

Summer corn area in 2012/13 to drop 15.4% in Brazil

Paraguayan soybean producers contrary to pay royalties to Monsanto

Paraguayan soybean producers contrary to pay royalties to Monsanto

Argentina developing soybean resistant to droughts and floods

Argentina developing soybean resistant to droughts and floods

GM cotton seeds without quality guarantee illegal in Paraguay

GM cotton seeds without quality guarantee illegal in Paraguay

Brazil to provide USD20 million for FAO to encourage cotton planting

Brazil to provide USD20 million for FAO to encourage cotton planting 

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Find Hot News in Seed China News 1210

Published on the 31^th every month, Seed China News  is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of seed market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include market dynamic, company dynamic, raw material supply, price update, import & export analysis, consumption trend & competitiveness.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Seed China News:

Non-transgenic soybean price running high in Heilongjiang

The market price of non-transgenic soybean output in Heilongjiang witnessed obvious increase after October, mainly owing to the decreased output.

"Zhongdan 909" suffered stalk breaking for strong wind in Hebei

"Zhongdan 909" suffered stalk breaking in partial areas of Hebei as a strong wind occurred in the sensitive growth period of the variety.

Performance overview of listed seed enterprises in Q1-Q3 2012

The performance differentiation of listed seed companies in China in the first three quarters is basically the same with that in H1 this year.

ZARD to control HPSG

ZARD would acquire 52.05% equity of HPSG to further expand and perfect its seed business segment.

Longping High-tech to divest inferior businesses and enhance seed business

Longping High-tech would peel off its inferior businesses including rice business and take a professional route to develop seed business.

TYLCV occurrence in Northeast China

CCM invites Researcher Jiang Jingbin to talk about the occurrence of tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) in Northeast China.

Foreign varieties dominate sweet pepper seed market in Shandong

With excellent comprehensive traits, foreign varieties have been dominating the sweet pepper seed market in Shandong.

SNP technology to reinforce seed testing

The application of SNP marker testing technology is expected to enhance the seed testing degree in China.

Interview to Ma Dehua on "Derit 10" cucumber variety

CCM takes an interniew with Ma Dehua to learn about "Derit 10", a new cucumber variety with excellent heat resistance.

Major corn varieties promoted in Jilin

"Xianyu 335", "Zhengdan 958" and "Liangyu" varieties have dominated the corn seed market in Jilin but their current market shares would decrease in future.

Variety improvement southwest sub-center settled in Sichuan

Variety improvement southwest sub-center settled in Sichuan

Dunhuang-Pioneer fined for production mistake

Dunhuang-Pioneer fined for production mistake

Jiangsu government to establish special funds for seed enterprises

Jiangsu government to establish special funds for seed enterprises

Colored wheat strains bred in Shandong

Colored wheat strains bred in Shandong

Whole genome sequencing of crisp pear accomplished in China

Whole genome sequencing of crisp pear accomplished in China

Corn seeds ouput in Guizhou exported to Sierra Leone

Corn seeds ouput in Guizhou exported to Sierra Leone

Henan to build 900 regional stations for agricultural technology extension

Henan to build 900 regional stations for agricultural technology extension

China: cotton import up 95.8% YoY in the first ten months

China: cotton import up 95.8% YoY in the first ten months

Gansu outputs about 580,000 tonnes of corn seeds in 2012

Gansu outputs about 580,000 tonnes of corn seeds in 2012

Hubei Zhongnong obtains operating right of "NKT0624"

Hubei Zhongnong obtains operating right of "NKT0624"  

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Find Hot News in Crop Protection China News 1222

Published on the 15^th & 31^th every month, Crop Protection China News is a monthly publication released by CCM. It offers timely update and close follow up of China’s various kind of Crop market dynamics, analyze the market data and trends. Major columns include companies' current dynamics and market situation, a close watch of government policies and regional dynamics.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of Crop Protection China News:

Nantong Jiangshan to acquire Thai agrochemical enterprise

Nantong Jiangshan announces to acquire a Thai agrochemical enterprise at a cost of no more than USD33.39 million on 20 Nov., 2012.

Anhui Guangxin tries IPO again

After more than one year's efforts in dealing with all the problems the CSRC pointed out in 2011, Anhui Guangxin tries for an IPO again in 2012.

Ningbo Tide achieves remarkable performance in international market

Ningbo Tide achieves remarkable performance in international market, becoming a benchmark to develop overseas market.

Government purchasing: a double-edged sword

Government purchasing has again become a hot topic in domestic agricultural means of production industry while approaching the end of 2012.

China's first Agricultural Insurance Regulations issued

China's first law for agricultural insurance, namely Agricultural Insurance Regulations, shall be effective as of 1 March, 2013.

China actively participates in development of FAO/WHO pesticide specifications

ICAMA holds FAO/WHO Workshop on Development of Pesticide Specifications in Haikou City during 5-9 Nov., 2012, aiming to help domestic pesticide enterprises to better understand the importance of applying for and developing international pesticide specifications.

Lier Chemical shuts down chlorpyrifos production lines

Lier Chemical announces to shut down its raised chlorpyrifos production lines on 20 Nov., 2012.

Gofar Bio-Pesticide's production halts

Beihai Gofar plans to comprehensively halt the production of its bio-pesticide subsidiary, namely Gofar Bio-Pesticide, due to the continuous deficit of this bio-pesticide company.

Huilong sets foot in micro-credit industry to promote its development

Huilong is going to acquire three micro-credit companies to set foot in the field of micro-credit business and then to promote its rapid development.

China pesticide TC output increases by 19.29% YOY in first ten months

China pesticide TC output increases by 19.29% YOY in first ten months

Bayer and DuPont newly gets fungicide TC registered in China

Bayer and DuPont newly gets fungicide TC registered in China

Domestic fungicide export volume in Q3 2012 increases

Domestic fungicide export volume in Q3 2012 increases

Pesticide sales value in Q1-Q3 2012 surges by 21.9%

Pesticide sales value in Q1-Q3 2012 surges by 21.9% 

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Find Hot News in AgriChina Investor 1211

Published on the 31^th every month, AgriChina Investor is a monthly publication released by CCM’s. It is covering sections of investment environment, investment dynamics, market watch, industry discovery, expert view and market review etc.AgriChina Investor will focus on the economic situation, governmental policy, financial capital flow, key players' dynamics, big events and hot issues etc. in agriculture industry. Providing the most comprehensive information about the capital investment dynamics and market dynamics, this newsletter can make you clear about the investment environments in China's agriculture industry.

Following are headline news of the latest issue of AgriChina Investor 1211:

China's net import volume of rice soars in 2012

China became a net rice importer in 2011, and its net import volume of rice soars sharply this year.

China to vigorously promote biological crop protection technology

The MOA holds the National Crop Pest and Disease Biological Management Conference on 4 Nov., 2012 to discuss the strategies and measures of vigorously promoting crop pest and disease biological management.

Ukraine allowed to export corn to China

On 9 Nov., 2012, China reaches an agreement with Ukraine to permit the latter to export 2-2.5 million tonnes of corn per year to China.

John Deere launches its fourth agricultural machinery factory in China

On 2 Nov., 2012, John Deere, an agricultural machinery leader in the world, launches its fourth agricultural machinery factory in China.

Huaying Agricultural sees first quarterly loss in Q3 2012

Huaying Agricultural sees quarterly loss for the first time and witnesses the lowest point in net profit since it got listed in Dec. 2009.

Greentown China enters modern agriculture formally

Greentown China founds Greentown Modern Agriculture Development Co., Ltd. in Zhejiang Province, indicating its formal entry into modern agriculture.

Guangdong Sky Dragon invests one-million Rongchang pig farm in Chongqing

Guangdong Sky Dragon invests USD96 million to build a pig farm with slaughtering capacity of one million head per year in Chongqing City.

China's edible fungi industry develops quickly in past decade

China's edible fungi industry has been developing very quickly in the past decade, with edible fungi production accounting for 70% of the total in the world in 2011.

Cotton planting in Xinjiang supported by harvesting machinery

Cotton harvesting machinery develops very quickly in Xinjiang, supporting the local stabilization in cotton planting area.

Q3 financial reports of domestic listed pesticide enterprises

Domestic listed pesticide enterprises have gradually released their Q3 financial reports before the end of Oct. 2012, most of which show good performance.

Sugar: market price downtrend to continue in 2012/2013

The domestic market price of sugar would continue to decrease in 2012/2013 grinding season.

Opportunities in domestic potato processing industry

Driven by consumption structure upgrade, economic integration, sufficient supply of raw material, many opportunities will be created for the domestic potato processing industry in the next few years.

2003-2012: Central Government allocates USD963 billion to Three Agriculture Issues

Central Government allocates USD963 billion to Three Agriculture Issues in 2003-2012.

China's pesticide output up 20% in Jan.-Sept. 2012

China's pesticide output up 20% in Jan.-Sept. 2012 over the same period of last year.

Zhengzhou Hualiang and CCB set up cooperation

Zhengzhou Hualiang and CCB set up cooperation.

Hainan starts tropical plant base project

Hainan starts tropical plant base project.

CMBC offers USD802.5 million of loan to tea enterprises

CMBC offers USD802.5 million of loan to tea enterprises.

China's import volume of soybean and edible oil increases fast

China's import volume of soybean and edible oil increases fast.

Luoyang Zhengda launches 1.5 million pigs per year slaughtering line

Luoyang Zhengda launches a 1.5 million pigs per year slaughtering line.  

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Sichuan Lomon applies for short-term loan of USD63.3 million

It is reported that Sichuan Lomon is applying for another short-term loan of USD63.3 million (365 days) after the first loan of USD118.7 million early this year. In detail, 75% of the second batch of loan capital will be used to purchase raw materials and pay for fees of electric power, fuel gas and labor cost. The rest part will replace the company's high cost loan to cut financial cost, according to CCM’s November issue of TiO2 China Monthly Report.

In addition, Sichuan Lomon invites public bidding of equipment purchase for the project of TiO2 clearer production technology laboratory. There are two TiO2 projects under construction in Sichuan Lomon: one is 100,000t/a chloride process rutile TiO2 project which will be put into operation in 2013 and the other is the 100,000t/a sulfate process TiO2 project which will be put into operation at the end of 2012, according to the company's plan. 

 

Sichuan Lomon is ambitious to develop its TiO2 business and it is one of top 500 private enterprises in China with total import & export value of USD201 million in 2011. Sichuan Lomon produces a series of rutile TiO2, such as R996, R952, R108, R997, R981, R971, etc.  Besides, Sichuan Lomon produced 150,000 tonnes of rutile TiO2 in 2011 and the type of R996 accounts for 80.8% of total output volume. Sichuan Lomon's first TiO2 plant was built in 2001 with a capacity of 20,000t/a. After years of technology reformation, its capacity has reached 200,000t/a at the end of June 2012. Sichuan Lomon announces that the company's rutile TiO2 capacity will reach 300,000t/a when the 100,000t/a rutile TiO2 project is put into operation at the end of 2012. At that time, Sichuan Lomon's capacity will be the biggest in China and even in Asia, while ranking the 6th worldwide. Sichuan Lomon produced 86,000 tonnes of TiO2, with an operating rate of 122.8% in H1 2012. And the company's degree of self-sufficiency of titanium concentrate ore is 70% to 80%.

Source: TiO2 China Monthly Report 1211

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Content of TiO2 China Monthly Report 1211:

Supply & Demand 3

China's TiO2 export and import situation in Sept. 2012 3

Company dynamics 3

Henan Billions to acquire Jiangxi Tianguang's 75% equitities 3

Henan Billions to get chloride process technology consulting from Ti-Cons 4

Nanjing Titanium applies for backdoor listing 6

Sichuan Lomon applies for short-term loan of USD63.3 million 7

Upstream 8

Titanium feedstock import situation in China in Sept. 2012 8

Output and price trend of domestic titanium concentrate ore in Sept. 2012 9

Sichuan Non-ferrous starts ilmenite flotation reagent production line 10

Downstream 10

Ink producers' performance in Q1-Q3 2012 in China 10

Paper making industry needs further integration 11

Domestic auto output increases in Q1 - Q3 2012 12

Price Update 13

TiO2 price declines slightly in China in Nov. 2012 13

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