Swedish agricultural cooperative Lantmännen and Norwegian fertiliser company Yara will launch a pilot project with the aim to introduce the world’s first certified fossil-free food chain
Fertilizers & Pesticides
VIV Qingdao: Controlling the reproduction of larvae of flies in animal stables

Cyromazine can be used simultaneously or alternatively with fly adulticides to get better fly control performance. (Image source: Ryan McGuire/Pixabay)
Shandong Luxi Animal Medicine Share Co., Ltd has presented its animal nutrition product Cyromazine at the VIV Qingdao, being held at the Qingdao World Expo City from 19-21 September
Advancing cellulosic biofuel research

The goal is to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel. (Image source: Cookie M/Flickr)
ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) have signed a joint research agreement with Clariant to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Use of chemicals increases environmental pollution in East Asia

To improve productivity and avoid water contamination, the use of chemical and antibiotic should be minimised. (Image source: Janie Easterman/Flickr)
Chemicals used throughout agriculture have contributed towards pollution in the air, soil and water, which has placed the domestic food safety in East Asia and international market at a serious risk
BASF set to introduce new herbicides for Australian growers
German chemical company BASF has submitted the regulatory dossier for Luximo and Tirexor herbicide products for the Australian growers