Braving wind and rain, chasing dreams with relentless effort! A review of the 2019 key trends in the agrochemical industry.

Keyword one: Pesticide Negative growth in usage volume
　　On February 19, 2019, the “Several Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Upholding the Priority Development of Agriculture and Rural Areas and Doing a Good Job in ‘Three Rural’ Issues” explicitly called for launching an initiative to reduce fertilizer and pesticide use in agriculture, with the aim of achieving… Fertilizer Pesticide Negative growth in usage. Fertilizer Pesticide The industry has begun transitioning from an era of “zero growth” to one of “negative growth.”
　　Commentary
　　Under the new policy, Pesticide Reduce consumption, and increase quality.
　　How to identify opportunities amid overall reductions is a test of… Pesticide A company’s innovative capacity also determines… Pesticide The future direction of the industry.
　　Keyword 2: Soil Pollution Prevention and Control
　　On January 1, 2019, China enacted its first dedicated law to regulate and prevent soil pollution, hailed within the industry as the “strongest” soil protection legislation, under which severe violations may result in administrative detention.
　　The law stipulates that enterprises in industries such as petroleum processing, chemical manufacturing, and coking that are subject to key management under the pollutant discharge permit system shall be placed under enhanced supervision; at the same time, the use of… Pesticide 、 Fertilizer Individuals who fail to promptly deliver discarded packaging materials to a designated agency for harmless treatment shall be subject to a fine of RMB 200–2,000; business entities shall be fined RMB 10,000–100,000.
　　As a complementary and detailed regulation to this law, the Measures for Determining the Responsible Parties for Soil Pollution on Agricultural Land (Trial) will come into effect in January 2020. At that time, illegal production and sale of substandard… Pesticide 、 Fertilizer Entities that, by using agricultural inputs, cause soil contamination of agricultural land shall be designated as the parties responsible for such contamination and shall bear the obligation to remediate it.
　　Commentary
　　Soil safety is vital to food and food security.
　　Implement Pesticide Waste recycling; illegal sale and use of substandard products are strictly prohibited. Pesticide ...The implementation of these measures requires Pesticide The concerted efforts of market entities—including enterprises, distributors, and end-users—also require greater financial and resource support from the government and civil society organizations.
　　Keyword Three: Production Safety
　　In 2019, the March 21 explosion in Xiangshui, Yancheng, sounded a stark warning about workplace safety in the chemical industry. In response, chemical industrial parks in Xiangshui, Jiangsu, and other regions were shut down for rectification, with some localities even closing entire chemical parks. Many enterprises located within such parks… Pesticide Businesses have not been spared either.
　　On September 20, 2019, the Leading Group for Safety and Environmental Rectification and Upgrading of the Chemical Industry in Jiangsu Province officially issued the “Opinions on Standardizing the Resumption of Production at Chemically‑Producing Enterprises Under Suspension for Rectification,” offering hope to numerous suspended chemical enterprises in northern Jiangsu. In December, positive news of resuming production emerged from companies such as Fengshan Group. However, according to available information, many enterprises are still awaiting approval for resuming operations.
　　Commentary
　　Safety is paramount!
　　As the year draws to a close, we are once again in a critical period for rigorously enforcing workplace safety. We would like to remind you… Pesticide Manufacturing enterprises must promptly conduct self-inspections and self-assessments to prevent problems before they arise.
　　Keyword Four: Mergers and Acquisitions and Restructuring
　　In 2019, Pesticide Industry consolidation and M&A activity are accelerating, further boosting industry concentration.
　　On the one hand, market forces are prompting leading enterprises to adopt an aggressive acquisition strategy, consolidating… Pesticide Even extending to upstream and downstream resources in the agrochemical industry chain: Sinochem Group has acquired Luxi Chemical, while Longmang Dadi has been acquired by a cross‑industry player, further underscoring the growing trend of “two‑chemical” integration; United Phosphorus, through its Hong Kong subsidiary, has acquired 100% equity in Letaing Yongle, a core subsidiary of Yanhua Yongle; Limin Shares has successfully completed the acquisition of the Weiyuan asset group…
　　On the other hand, policies are also driving industry consolidation and phasing out outdated production capacity. Starting this year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment has officially launched a two-year initiative targeting phosphate rock, phosphate fertilizers, and phosphorus‑containing… Pesticide The special inspection and remediation campaign targeting “three phosphorus” enterprises—covering manufacturing and other sectors—as well as phosphogypsum storage facilities, is expected to further enhance industry concentration, improve the overall competitive landscape, and is projected to have an impact over the next two years. Pesticide Fertilizer It has a significant impact on the industry.
　　Commentary
　　The general trend of the world is that unity, after a long period, must give way to division; and division, after a long period, must give way to unity.
　　Amid the ebb and flow of mergers and acquisitions, only companies that carve out a distinct identity and strengthen their core competencies can secure a foothold in the market.
　　Keyword Five: Tightened Regulation
　　Since the beginning of this year, Guangdong, Zhejiang, Shandong, and other regions have each, in turn, … Pesticide The latest policies have been introduced in the area of operational supervision.
　　Guangdong: Requirements Pesticide 100% of business entities have established electronic ledgers and connected to the regulatory platform; 100% of operational ledgers are used in a standardized and effective manner; operations… Pesticide All products are 100% entered into the ledger system.
　　Zhejiang: Requires implementation Pesticide Real-name purchase system.
　　Shandong: In agricultural product supervisory sampling inspections, products that fail twice or are found to have illegally used prohibited or restricted substances once… Pesticide Acts such as operating without the requisite administrative permits or engaging in production and business activities beyond the scope of authorization will be placed on Shandong Province’s agricultural product quality and safety credit blacklist.
　　Commentary
　　 Pesticide Business operations and usage are not lawless zones.
　　Strengthening principal responsibility, reinforcing full‑process oversight, and raising the cost of violations—while policy formulation is a crucial first step, the real challenge lies in ensuring its effective implementation.
　　Keyword Six: Saving Crops from Pests
　　This year, the fall armyworm, one of the world’s top ten plant pests, has become a major focus of attention.
　　In January 2019, the fall armyworm was first detected invading China in Yunnan Province. By September, data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs indicated that the pest had been found in 25 provinces, with over 15 million mu of land infested and 2.46 million mu actually damaged. The primary crops affected by this pest are… Corn In addition, signs of fall armyworm damage have also been detected on 17 other crop species and five weed species.
　　In June this year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs released 25 types of emergency-use products. Pesticide Products. Through the concerted efforts of all parties, effective control of the 2019 “Yao’ezi” outbreak was achieved.
　　Recently, Wu Kongming, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, stated: “This year’s fall armyworm has only been a series of probing incursions; next year may well be the year of a full-scale outbreak.”
　　Commentary
　　Small bugs, big harm.
　　Although this year’s efforts to prevent and control the “minor pest” have begun to yield results, next year’s prevention and control situation remains challenging. The editor would like to remind you… Pesticide Enterprises and agricultural producers should closely monitor forecasts and early warnings regarding the fall armyworm, provide farmers with technical guidance on pest control, and ensure a successful outcome in the 2020 battle to safeguard grain production against this pest.
　　Keyword Seven: For Pesticide Rectify names
　　On July 9, the large-scale science documentary “ Pesticide 》It premiered on the “Science and Technology Park” program of CCTV’s Agriculture Channel. This science‑popularization documentary was meticulously produced over three years, covering nearly 800,000 kilometers, and, with a profound historical perspective and a broad global outlook, objectively analyzes… Pesticide The merits and demerits, the right and wrong, comprehensively reveal the world. Pesticide and China Pesticide Development history.
　　 Pesticide It is a “double-edged sword”: while it serves as an essential input for ensuring high agricultural yields, its production and use can also have adverse impacts on the environment, food safety, and human health. For a long time, many members of the public have… Pesticide There is a lack of scientific understanding, and some even react with fear at the mere mention of medicine. Pesticide The broadcast of 》 has allowed more people to see, Pesticide Dedicated silently to high-quality agricultural production and a better life for humanity. Pesticide 》for Pesticide The industry has been vindicated.
　　Commentary
　　 Pesticide Hard-earned, Pesticide Indispensable.
　　Scientifically view Pesticide , scientific use Pesticide , in order to allow Pesticide Benefit agriculture, benefit humanity.
　　Keyword Eight: Pesticide “The Four Modernizations”
　　In December 2019, nationwide Pesticide A management work conference was held in Beijing.
　　The meeting proposed that by 2025, China will… Pesticide Development must strive to achieve the “Four Modernizations”: intensive production, chemicalization… Pesticide More than 70% of enterprises have established operations in industrial parks, and 100 large and medium-sized enterprise groups have been cultivated; business operations have become more specialized, with the establishment of… Pesticide Operate 10,000 standardized retail outlets, fully implement a certification‑based system for dispensing and selling medications; promote the widespread adoption of scientifically sound and safe usage practices, achieving a penetration rate of over 80%; phase out existing highly toxic products. Pesticide Ten types. Modernizing management by establishing and improving a public administration system, a technical support system, and a socialized service system, thereby enhancing modern… Pesticide Management level.
　　Commentary
　　The “Four Modernizations” goals have been set, and the industry landscape has begun to take shape.
　　Suggestion Pesticide Enterprises and business operators should benchmark against the “Four Modernizations” standards outlined in the relevant documents, identifying their own strengths and areas for improvement. In the next five years, they should leverage their strengths while addressing their weaknesses, thereby securing a distinct position in the evolving market landscape.
　　

Source: Agricultural Inputs Herald – Pesticides