The crop protection industry is undergoing rapid transformations, driven by market challenges, regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the quest for sustainable solutions. As we look ahead to the future of agriculture, there are several key stories that could reshape the landscape in 2025 and beyond. From the effects of U.S. trade policies on global supply chains, to groundbreaking innovations in biostimulants and crop protection, these developments are critical for industry stakeholders to monitor.
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Tariff Turbulence: U.S. Trade Policy Sparks Uncertainty in Agrochemical Markets
President Trump's recent tariff hikes have plunged the agrochemical industry into uncertainty. Complicating matters, products formulated in third countries using Chinese ingredients are still subject to these tariffs, based on U.S. Customs classifications. These measures, enacted without a fully staffed trade team, raise concerns about compliance with WTO and USMCA agreements. Learn more about how these sweeping changes could reshape global agrochemical trade in the full story.
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Trade Pressures Mount: China’s Agrochemical Sector Faces Global Realignment
In early 2025, the U.S. administration's plan to impose an additional 60% tariff on Chinese products has intensified trade tensions, compelling China's agrochemical industry to reassess its global strategies. With over 80% of China's pesticide production serving international markets, these tariffs threaten to disrupt established supply chains. Explore the full analysis of these developments and their implications for the global agrochemical industry.
The global agrochemicals market is projected to grow from $235.2 billion in 2023 to $282.2 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. Regions like Asia and South America are emerging as significant markets, with countries like Brazil and Argentina experiencing robust growth due to favorable trade policies and increased adoption of agrochemicals. Discover more about the factors propelling this market growth and the future of sustainable agriculture in the full article.
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ADAMA Launches Avastel: A New Benchmark in Cereal Fungicide Performance
ADAMA Ltd. has unveiled Avastel, a new T2 broad-spectrum fungicide designed to combat major cereal diseases across Europe. Field trials have demonstrated that Avastel not only improves disease control but also boosts yields compared to competing products. Learn more about how Avastel is setting a new standard in cereal disease management.
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Sustainable Shift: FMC’s Sofero Fall Debuts in Brazil to Combat Fall Armyworm
FMC Corporation has achieved a significant milestone by securing its first product registration in Brazil for Sofero Fall, a pheromone-based insecticide targeting the fall armyworm. As the inaugural product under FMC's Sofero pheromone solutions brand, it represents a new approach to crop protection, focusing on prevention over treatment. Discover more about this groundbreaking development in sustainable agriculture.
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EU Greenlights Chengdu Newsun’s Innovative Biostimulants
Chengdu Newsun Crop Science has secured EU registrations for three of its innovative biostimulant products: 1.2% Astragalus Polysaccharide Soluble Liquid, 2.5% Astragalus Polysaccharide Liquid, and 3% Pollen Polysaccharide Soluble Liquid. This achievement underscores Newsun's commitment to sustainable agriculture and its role as a pioneer in China's biocontrol sector. Explore the full article to learn more about these advancements in biostimulant technology.
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Rallis India’s Path Forward: Sustainable Sourcing, Innovation, and Collaboration
Dr. Gyanendra Shukla, MD & CEO of Rallis India Limited, emphasizes the importance of global collaboration and integrated solutions in agriculture to achieve long-term success. Dr. Shukla also highlights the need for ethical and sustainable sourcing, supply chain transparency, and environmental responsibility through green chemistry and circular economy models. Discover more about Rallis India's vision for sustainable innovation in agriculture.
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New R&D Facility Marks Coromandel’s Commitment to Crop Nutrition and Global Food Security
Coromandel International has inaugurated a cutting-edge R&D facility in Hyderabad, India, aimed at revolutionizing crop nutrition and plant health. These innovations reflect Coromandel's commitment to sustainable agriculture and its role in addressing global food security challenges. Discover more about Coromandel's advancements in sustainable agriculture.
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Shaping the Future: GreenLight Advances RNA-Based Crop Protection in 2025
GreenLight Biosciences is advancing sustainable agriculture by scaling up its RNA-based crop protection technologies. In 2025, the company is expanding RNA applications across fungicides, insecticides, acaricides, herbicides, and exploring solutions for abiotic stress. Collaborations with academic and industry partners are central to their strategy, enhancing research and addressing regulatory and public concerns. Explore how RNA technology is shaping the future of sustainable crop protection.
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Steering Through Change: ADAMA’s CEO on Market Trends and Customer Priorities
In 2024, ADAMA CEO Steve Hawkins addressed the company's response to market challenges, including oversupply and declining active ingredient prices. Hawkins emphasizes the importance of listening to customer needs during this market shift. For a deeper understanding of ADAMA's strategies and outlook, read the full interview.
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Tariff Turbulence: U.S. Trade Policy Sparks Uncertainty in Agrochemical Markets
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Trade Pressures Mount: China’s Agrochemical Sector Faces Global Realignment
AgriBusiness Global explores 10 key trends reshaping the crop protection industry, including the impact of President Trump’s tariffs, the rise of RNA technology for sustainable crop protection, and the growth of biostimulants and pheromone-based solutions. It also highlights how companies like ADAMA, FMC, Rallis India, and GreenLight Biosciences are driving innovation with new products and strategies.
View the slideshow above to explore how these dynamic developments are influencing the way we grow, protect, and nourish crops.
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Lauren Milligan is Content Specialist for AgriBusiness Global. Before joining Meister Media Worldwide in 2022, she received a bachelor’s degree in English from Kent State University in 2017 and has worked on newspapers local to Portage and Summit Counties in Ohio. See all author stories here.
17 April 2025 
