Lithuanian Authorities Ban Glyphosate Use in Buckwheat Ahead of Harvest

As the buckwheat harvest season begins, the State Crop Production Service has issued a strong caution against using glyphosate-containing pesticides in buckwheat fields. The State Crop Production Service of the Ministry of Agriculture has said that no plant protection chemicals are licensed for use in buckwheat before harvest, hence glyphosate treatment is totally banned. Recent […]

Philippine FPA Updates Guidelines for Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs)

The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has recently revised its guidelines for the registration of Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) to align with the agency’s policies on biorational pesticides. The updated guidelines aim to streamline the registration process and ensure the safe and effective use of PIPs in the Philippines. Key updates: Plants having numerous PIP incidents […]

Poland’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development published a fertilizer and fertilization implementation regulation

On September 5, 2024, a significant new rule went into effect pertaining to the application of several of the Act’s provisions governing “fertilisers and fertilisation.” The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development has released a rule that provides detailed instructions and outlines specific guidelines for evaluating fertilisers and plant growth enhancers that promote plant development. […]

The Government of Spain (MAPA) approves new regulations for soil nutrition

In a crucial step towards sustainable agriculture, the Council of Ministers has adopted a new royal decree to rationalize crop fertilization. This initiative, proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, is aligns with the European plan “From Farm to Table,” which emphasises both production and environmental sustainability. The new regulations, which are included […]

Nebih Clarifies Requirements for Non-Plant Protection Agent Preparations

Nebih Updates Regulations: Simple Substances Now Permitted in Non-Plant Protection Preparations with Additional License Holder Statement National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has reminded license holders about amended regulations for preparations that are not classified as plant protection agents. Effective immediately, these preparations can now include simple substances in their composition. However, this requires a […]

EU Adopts Digital Labelling for Fertilizers

The European Union has taken an important step towards modernising the fertiliser sector by enacting a new law that encourages digital labelling of fertilizer products. The decision, agreed by the Council, signals the end of the legislative process. EU Adopts Digital Labelling for Fertilizers intends to streamline the labelling process, minimise producer costs, and increase […]