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The article offers information on the industrial growth of fungicides. It states that the increase of fungicide usage in the market was contributed by the desire of farmers to maximize their yields and the increase of insect and herbicide resistant. According to doctor Rick Chamblee of chemical company BASF AG, the availability of better products is among the reasons on the growth of fungicide market. It also considers the growth of genetically modified (GM) crops on the cut of pesticide use.

The article presents the worldwide use of genetically modified (GM) crops. It provides information on how countries in the U.S., Europe and Asia consider restrictions, commercialization and import of GM crops. It also lists top 25 countries that distribute locally and internationally GM crops according to the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA).

The article reports on the forecast of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) that the 170.4 million tonnes (Mt) estimated demand for fertilizer in 2010/2011 will reach to 188.3 Mt in 2014/2015. IFA official Patrick Heffer says that the biggest crop use for fertilizer is on cereals, making up 50% of the world total. Heffer adds that the positive outlook is driven by the biofuel production.

The article reports on the commercialization of the insecticide imidacloprid. It mentions that imidacloprid is commercialized as a seed treatment and pest control that is sold in multiple trade names including Gaucho and Confidor. It states that imidacloprid has acquired global use since its authentic mark was established in 1988. It notes that the insecticide is the third biggest insecticide in the world and is commercialized in more than 120 countries to guard over 140 crops.