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 can be fully 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‑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 a special research study. The findings indicate that agricultural input reserves across regions are ample and market supplies are well‑organized, sufficient to meet the needs of spring‑plowing preparations; however, prices for certain inputs, such as fertilizers and pesticides, have risen, warranting continued monitoring.

Agricultural input reserves are ample, and market supply remains well‑organized. Localities are actively advancing preparations for spring plowing, with agricultural inputs in plentiful supply. In line with the principles of early planning, early preparation, and early mobilization, agricultural input agencies have proactively ensured that farmers have sufficient stocks of fertilizers, seeds, plastic mulch, pesticides, and other essential farm supplies. At present, the supply of agricultural inputs for spring production is smooth and orderly, 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, fertilizer and pesticide prices have increased, leading to higher spring‑plowing and preparation expenses for farmers. This price hike has been particularly noticeable 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 prices paid by farmers for urea, compound fertilizer, ammonium bicarbonate, and calcium superphosphate were RMB 2.43/kg, RMB 2.94/kg, RMB 0.94/kg, and RMB 0.95/kg, respectively—up 5.8%, 4.6%, 4.0%, and 3.6% year on year. In Chongqing, respondents reported that rising fertilizer prices have increased farming 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 available on the market, price increases vary across different brands and product categories. In Sichuan, reports indicate that pesticide prices have risen to varying degrees, with fungicides and insecticides experiencing particularly significant hikes; 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%. In Jiangsu, provincial pesticide prices surged 7.6% year-on-year in March this year. In Henan, in February, the price of chlorfluropyroxypyr in Gushi County jumped 208.3% compared with the same month last year. In Qinghai, chemical pesticide prices rose 11.2% in January–February, while in Gansu, both pesticide prices and related equipment prices increased by 1.5%. In Ningxia, pesticide prices rose 3.3% year-on-year in February.

Source: China Information Daily

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