National Bureau of Statistics: Pesticide prices have risen across the board, with large-scale operators feeling the impact most acutely.

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2019-04-18

To assess this year’s spring plowing preparations, the National Bureau of Statistics’ survey teams in Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Shandong, Henan, Hunan, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and Ningxia recently conducted special research surveys. The findings indicate that agricultural input reserves across regions are ample, market supplies are well‑organized, and demand for spring plowing preparations is being met; however, prices for certain inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides have risen, warranting continued monitoring. Agricultural input reserves are sufficient, and market supply remains orderly. Local authorities have actively advanced spring plowing preparations, ensuring a relatively robust stock of agricultural inputs. In line with the principle of early planning, early preparation, and early organization, relevant departments have worked diligently to ensure farmers have adequate supplies of fertilizers, seeds, and other essential inputs.

To assess this year’s spring‑field preparation and planting conditions, the National Bureau of Statistics’ survey teams in Hebei, Shanxi, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Shandong, Henan, Hunan, Guangxi, Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and Ningxia recently conducted a special research study. The findings indicate that agricultural input reserves across regions are ample, market supplies are well‑organized, and demand for spring‑field preparation is being met; however, prices for certain inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides, have risen, warranting continued monitoring.

Agricultural input reserves are ample, and market supply remains orderly. Localities are actively advancing preparations for spring plowing, with agricultural inputs well stocked. Following the principles of early planning, early preparation, and early organization, agricultural input agencies have proactively ensured that farmers have sufficient supplies of fertilizers, seeds, plastic mulch, pesticides, and other essential farm materials. At present, the supply of agricultural inputs for spring production is smooth and well‑organized, fully meeting the needs of the vast majority of farmers.

Prices of some agricultural inputs have risen. Surveys indicate that, driven by companies’ environmental‑compliance investments, rising raw‑material costs, and seasonal factors, the prices of fertilizers and pesticides have increased, leading to higher spring‑plowing and preparation expenses for farmers. This price pressure has been particularly pronounced among large‑scale operators such as family farms, agricultural cooperatives, and major grain producers.

Fertilizer prices have risen across the board. A survey conducted in Sichuan among 416 smallholder households and 267 large-scale farmers reveals a significant increase in the purchase prices of fertilizers. Specifically, Urea purchase prices have seen the largest increase. As of late February, the average purchase prices for farmers were RMB 2.43/kg for urea, RMB 2.94/kg for compound fertilizer, RMB 0.94/kg for ammonium bicarbonate, and RMB 0.95/kg for calcium superphosphate—up 5.8%, 4.6%, 4.0%, and 3.6% year on year, respectively. In Chongqing, respondents reported that rising fertilizer prices have increased planting costs. This year, surveyed farmers noted price hikes of 7%–12% for compound fertilizer, 2%–16.7% for urea, and 8.6% for ammonium bicarbonate. In Jiangsu, the province-wide average fertilizer price rose 5.2% year on year in March, with urea up 6.4% and compound fertilizer up 5.1% compared with the same period last year. In Ningxia, fertilizer prices increased 9.1% year on year in February. In Gansu, cumulative fertilizer price increases for January–February totaled 7.2%.

Pesticide prices have risen across the board. Surveys conducted across various regions indicate that, Pesticide prices have risen across the board. Due to the wide variety of agrochemical products on the market, price increases vary across brands and product types. In Sichuan, farmers reported differing degrees of price hikes for various pesticides, with fungicides and insecticides seeing particularly significant rises; by late February, purchase prices had increased by 5.3% and 4.5%, respectively, compared with the same period last year. In Guangxi, pesticide prices rose 4.1% year-on-year in February 2019, with insecticides up 5.5%, herbicides up 3.2%, and fungicides up 2.4%. Jiangsu reported that provincial pesticide prices surged 7.6% year-on-year in March this year. In Henan, the price of chlorfluropyroxypyr in Gushi County jumped 208.3% year-on-year in February. In Qinghai, chemical pesticide prices rose 11.2% in January–February, while Gansu recorded a 1.5% increase in both pesticide and related equipment prices. In Ningxia, pesticide prices rose 3.3% year-on-year in February.

Source: China Information Daily

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