The International Fertilizer Industry Association (IFA) recently released its medium-term Fertilizer Outlook 2011-2015. The report clearly highlights the interdependence of the fertilizer industry and the agricultural sector.
Effective control of stored-grain pests and diseases with minimal pesticide use requires an integrated approach combining sanitation, monitoring, and other preventive practices.
China Agritech, Inc., a leading organic compound fertilizer manufacturer and distributor in China, recently announced the appointment of Ms. Choco Tan as VP of Finance. Ms. Linda Dai, who previously served as VP of Finance, will head the internal auditing department going forward.
World demand for pesticides is projected to increase 2.9 per cent per year to US$52 billion in 2014, according to latest research. These gains will reflect a reversal of the substantial declines registered in 2009, caused in part by a precipitous price drop for glyphosate, the leading herbicide product.
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