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The article reports on the effects of the decline of glyphosate prices on some off-patent producers worldwide. It cites the business strategy of various off-patent companies for glyphosate sales including Nufarm Australia Ltd., which reviews the reallocation of product resources, Gowan Co. LLC, which invests for revenue diversity, and Cheminova Inc. which reduces the share of glyphosate total revenue. It mentions the need for diversification of portfolio in replacing the companies' lost revenue.

The article reports on the agricultural geography and rice productivity in the Southeast Asia region. The production of rice in the region is considered to be an export commodity and a dietary staple which also provides prosperity to the region. It mentions the commercial cultivation known in the region which include mangoes, coconuts, and cocoa. It cites the effects of weather pattern in the competition for rice exports including drought experienced in Thailand, number one rice exporter.

The article discusses the effect of the changing prices of commodities and world economy to agriculture industries. Mel Brees, agricultural economist at University of Missouri Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute (FIPRA), says that dollar value and energy prices have major impacts in agricultural markets. Brees adds that the growing demands for biofuels and the competitiveness of U.S. corn ethanol will open the possibility of ethanol exports.

The article features the crop protection product retailers and dealers who were recognized during the Environmental Respect Awards presentation for their environmental efforts. G-Planter SDN BHD of Malaysia had documented the procedures in handling oil spills during car accidents. Skeltons of New Zealand had all their staff members trained to manage potential chemical spills. V. Narasimha Rao and Co. of India had on-site security that would prevent children from playing within its property.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by shipping companies in dealing with their imports and exports. According to Robert Sappio, senior vice president of Pan-American Trades at ALP Limited, the worst year in the liner shipping industry was 2009. dollars for the ocean container carriers in 2009. Several problems encountered in the shipping industry are discussed which include imbalance between exports and imports, freight charges and costs of shipping hazardous materials.

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 discusses the competition management of top 10 generic agrochemical companies and their ways of adapting to agrochemical production growth. It says that such growth, which comes with the increase of post-patent and generic chemical sales, is driven by population growth, rising crop yields, improved yields and agricultural land availability. It also explores how companies including Sipcam, Amvac AG and Atanor SA stay on top and the provision of new products and industrial expansion.

The article offers information on the growing demand for biopesticide in the agricultural industry. It presents biopesticide as a natural form of crop protection technology and one of the biological products in-demand to eliminate pests. According to chief executive and founder Pam Marrone of Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. (MBI), the use of biopesticide in integrated pest management (IPM) programs among conventional growers will see better yields and quality as compared to chemical-only programs.

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 focuses on the risks, benefits, and potentials of genetically modified (GM) technologies in increasing farm yields to feed the world. It states that GM crops are among the ways to increase yields when population reaches over 9 billion by 2050. It discusses the adoption and unapproval of various countries on GM crops such as U.S. and Latin American where GM have been taken off. Jack Bernens of Syngenta AG asserts that there were no safety issue arises with its 15 years in the market.

The article focuses on the potential growth of Central America as a global trading partner with its increasing exportation of fruits and vegetables. It says that most of agricultural products in Belize such are exported, while coffee, sugar, corn and sorghum are the major crops of El Salvador. It adds that Mexico is recovering from the economic crisis due to its agricultural products mainly tomatoes, sugarcane, corn, and avocados which led to an estimate of 897 billion dollars GDP in 2009.

The article explores various reports concerning food safety and security. It emphasizes that infrastructure in Africa and other developing countries should be addressed by crop protection companies if they wanted to become a part of the global food security solution. It relates that a panel of experts, such as CropLife International, try to answer the question of how to feed the estimated world population of nine billion people in 2050.

The article reports on the benefits of the economic stimulus package signed into law by U.S. President Barack Obama for the heating and ventilation industry. It believes that the industry would benefit from tax breaks and incentives provided by the Obama administration to the private sector. Moreover, it states that improving equipment sales via improved tax credits places a green equipment demand to be supplied by the industry.

The article focuses on the importance of packaging for agrochemical products. Senior product packaging engineer for crop protection Fernando Garcia of Dupont Corp. says that companies must not cut costs on labeling since chemical products are hazardous and dangerous. It states that chemical and packaging companies may adopt a recycling program to control and reduce packaging costs. It adds that the future of the packaging industry is aimed toward improved safety, lower costs and sustainability.

The article focuses on the condition of the niche markets in various regions in Latin America. It states that the niche market in Mexico differ due to the transparency and efficiency of its registration systems which are based on equivalence. It mentions that Guatemala has a high monopolized market in which 74% of its market value holds a registration system. Moreover, the agriculture sector in Peru constitutes 15.9% of its total exports.

The article focuses on the agricultural condition in the Black Sea region of Europe, including Russia, Ukraine and Turkey. Several crops are planted and produced in the area, including barley, corn and wheat, which is the major export of the region. Problems suffered by Eastern Europe, including atmosphere of corruption, an unfriendly political and legal environment, and obsolete pesticides, paved way to the establishment of the Modern Agriculture in Central and Eastern Europe (MACE) project.

The article reports on the global trend of rice production. It states that rice producing nations find alternative ways to meet their demand for rice due to the global food crisis. It presents the suggestion of Thailand to form a cartel called Organization of Rice-Exporting Countries which will act as an administrator in controlling the international price of rice. According to the statement of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the rice market for 2008/2009 will remain tight.

Photographs of several guests who participated in the event sponsored by the Aceto Corp. of Lake Success, New York, are presented which include Yonny Prado, Tess Melvin of Rural King Supply, and Roberto Tsai of Pilar AgriScience.

The article offers information on the second Farm Chemicals International (FCI) Trade Summit held at Marriott San Jose in San Jose, Costa Rica in August 2008. Topics include the global situation of the agrochemical industry, industry's sustainability and about their products. It mentions that the second summit earned 300% increased in registered delegates compared to the first one. It features Matthew Phillips, Doctor Roman Macaya, and Ana Maria Frieri del Castillo.

The article focuses on the growing industry of the United Phosphorus Ltd. (UPL), an agrochemical manufacturer, based in Mumbai, India. R. D. Shroff, chairman and managing director of UPL, believes that smaller acquisitions are better than the larger dealings. It states that the growth of the company is not only due to acquisitions, but also through strategic partnerships and join ventures. It notes that it has acquired Vendex, Supertin, and world rights for Londax from Dupont

The article reports on news items concerning the winners of DuPont's 2008 World of Respect (WOR) awards. It notes the award-winning companies come from Uzbekistan, Egypt, Mexico and the Philippines. It also highlights the activities of the 2008 winners and DuPont's Ambassadors of Respect which included meeting with U.S. legislators in Washington, D.C., exploring the DuPont's Chesapeake Farms, and touring Willard Agri-Service Ltd.

The article offers information on the agriculture industry of South Africa which covers both niche and basic markets. It says that South Africa has a free trade agreement with the U.S. which removes quotas and lowers the tariff of its products. It discusses the top crops produced in the country including grain, sunflower seed, and wheat. It adds that South Africa has started cultivating genetically modified (GM) crops in 1994, and is ranked number eight in biotech nations as of February 2009.

The article focuses on the wheat production of Russia in 2009 and 2010, and states that industry experts believe that the country will produce 90 to 97 million metric tons (MMT) of crops in 2010.

The article reports on mergers and acquisitions within the crop protection industry. Bayer CropScience acquired BioNem of AgroGreen, a bionematicide business. Syngenta acquired Circle One Global, adding Afla-Guard to its product line. Other collaborations include the cooperation of companies such as Arysta LifeScience of Japan, Makhteshim Agan of Israel, and FMC with smaller biopesticide companies.

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.

The article reports on the post-patent manufacturers that increased their share in the agrochemical market by acquiring generics companies in 2006 and 2007. It mentions that the consolidation of United Phosphorus Inc. with Cerexagri Inc. and its purchased of Icona and other chemical companies helped in increasing its 2007 revenue by 153 million dollars over 2006. It notes that Nufarm Ltd. has added 60 million dollars in its revenue after gaining control of Agripec in Brazil in 2007.

The article profiles the China based company Qiaoji Group Co. Ltd. It mentions that it has been manufacturing pesticides for multinational companies. It also notes that with the company's philosophy of quality and effective strategies, it continues to serve the local and international markets. It also provides information on Chairman Stephen Cao. Moreover, it states that as part of the company's growth, it has opened a new branch in Shanghai named Shanghai Qiaoji International Co. Ltd.

The article discusses the fourth Annual Virginia Woolf Conference. The conference will explore current directions in VWM studies by highlighting litterateur Virginia Woolf's texts and their contexts. Presentations may focus on any one or several of Woolf's texts, novels, short stories, essays, letters, diaries, non-fiction, memoirs or manuscripts etc. Proposals for three person panels, workshops, roundtables and conversations are encouraged, but proposals for individual papers, performances, reading and multi-media presentations are also welcome.