Peru Suspends Five Major Crop Protection Active Ingredients
Brazil
MAPA postponed the entry into force of the National System for Phytosanitary Certification of Origin – SINFITO for another 180 days. The new system, which was scheduled to take effect on 10/4/26, integrates rules for phytosanitary certification of origin, domestic movement of plant products, traceability and pest risk management. Current rules for the Phytosanitary Certificate of Origin – CFO, CFOC and Plant Transit Permit – PTV remain applicable until the new effective date. (Official Gazette, SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1694/2026 – published on 10/2/26; MAPA)
MAPA published 16 new pesticide registration requests, 14 of which involve microbial or biological control agents. (Official Gazette, Act No. 61 of 9/29/26 – published on 10/2/26; MAPA)
Rovensa Next developed in Brazil a bioinput production platform based on liquid cultivation of filamentous fungi. The company, the ag biosolutions division of the Rovensa Group, replaced cereal-based solid substrates with liquid fermentation and reduced production time by approximately 50%. The technology was initially validated with Trichoderma koningiopsis. (Rovensa Next – 9/30/26)
MAPA recognized a Risk Mitigation System for the South American cucurbit fruit fly (Anastrepha grandis) in cucurbit crops in Britânia, State of Goiás. The measure allows fresh fruit produced under the system to be exported to countries that impose quarantine restrictions related to the pest. (Official Gazette, SDA/MAPA Ordinance No. 1695 of 10/1/26 – published on 10/2/26; MAPA)
IHARA warned farmers to increase monitoring of the sugarcane weevil (Sphenophorus levis) and sugarcane spittlebug (Mahanarva fimbriolata) in sugarcane farms during the 2026/27 season. According to the company, humid conditions and crop residue may favor spittlebug populations, while the weevil’s underground behavior makes detection and control more difficult. Conab estimates Brazilian sugarcane production at 705.2 million tonnes, up 4.7%. (IHARA – 10/5/26; Conab)
MAPA informed that discussions on the implementing decree for Pesticide Law No. 14785/2023 have temporarily slowed so technical teams can focus on regulations for Bioinputs Law No. 15070/2024. According to MAPA, the Pesticide Law is largely self-applicable, while the absence of bioinput regulations has a greater impact on the industry. Specific regulations will still be required for plant health control, plant nutrition and other areas after the bioinputs decree is issued. (ABAG – 10/1/26; MAPA)
Total fertilizer demand may decrease 5%–10% in the 2026/27 crop season, mainly due to lower phosphate fertilizer application and reduced credit availability. Phosphate fertilizer use may decline 10%–15%, with a potential impact of approximately 5% on soybean yields. Approximately 90% of summer crop requirements had already been purchased by 9/17/26, but Mosaic identified risks for 2027 related to lower imports, inventory replenishment, global phosphate supply constraints and possible shutdowns of domestic production. Normalization of the sulfur market could take 12 months or longer. (ABAG; The Mosaic Company – 10/1/26)
The soybean crop protection and seeds market reached US$ 14.2 billion in 2025/26. Potential treated area, which includes applications made throughout the crop cycle, reached 1.56 billion hectares (+11%). Biological solutions for nematode control increased from 14.3% of soybean acreage in 2019/20 to 41.6% in 2025/26. For 2026/27, Kynetec projects fertilizer prices to increase approximately 5% and crop protection expenses to rise due to price recovery for some products and a higher number of applications. (ABAG; Kynetec – 10/1/26)
MAPA included on-farm bioinputs production among the activities eligible for funding through parliamentary budget amendments in 2027. The regulation also allows support for bioinput research, development and innovation, infrastructure and equipment. For the cocoa sector, eligible items include fertilizers, soil amendments, biological agents, sustainable crop protection products and bioinputs. Funding remains subject to budget availability and technical and legal requirements. (Official Gazette, MAPA Ordinance No. 957, of 9/29/26 – published on 9/30/26; MAPA)
According to Switch Bioworks, the National Technical Commission on Biosafety of Brazil approved the company’s dossiers for GMO nitrogen-fixing microorganisms, allowing progress toward field evaluation in Brazil. The technology uses microorganisms designed to establish on plant roots before activating nitrogen production and is being developed as a biofertilizer. (Switch Bioworks – 9/30/26)
The International Agricultural Surveillance System of Brazil intercepted the absent quarantine pest Liposcelis decolor in a 360 kg shipment of fresh persimmons from Spain. The interception was at Guarulhos International Airport, in the State of São Paulo. Identification was confirmed by a MAPA-accredited laboratory and the Ministry ordered methyl bromide fumigation followed by return or destruction of the shipment. (MAPA – 10/1/26)
Harvest Minerals reduced the 2026 fertilizer sales forecast for the company’s project in the State of Minas Gerais to 44 K tonnes amid what it described as volatile trading conditions. Sales reached 12.21 K tonnes in the 1H26 and fertilizer revenue totaled US$ 610.4 K. The company said expectations for the remainder of the year had been substantially reduced. (Harvest Minerals – 9/30/26)
Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A., state-owned company responsible for managing federal government interests in pre-salt production-sharing contracts, expects to hold the first auction of federal government natural gas on 10/22/26, offering 1.1 million m³ per day for supply from March through December of 2027. Nitrogen fertilizer manufacturers are among the five industrial segments included in the first round. (PPSA – 10/1/26)
The National Institute of Meteorology forecasts 70–150 mm of rainfall across most agricultural areas of the State of Paraná during the first ten days of October, with more than 150 mm expected mainly in parts of the west and south. High humidity favors the development and spread of fungal diseases including Fusarium head blight and blast in winter crops that remain susceptible. Excess soil water may also disrupt summer crop planting and winter crop harvesting operations. (Inmet – 10/2/26)
The National Fertilizer Association reported fertilizer deliveries in Brazil reached 22.98 million tonnes from January through July of 2026, down 8.8% from the same period in 2025. In July, deliveries fell 22.3% to 3.96 million tonnes. The association also points to slower imports and weaker farmer purchasing power, with nitrogen fertilizers requiring particular attention. (ANDA – 10/5/26)
Zen-Noh Brasil completed the acquisition of a 30% stake in Grupo Cereal, a company based in the State of Goiás operating in grain origination, agricultural input distribution, soybean processing and biodiesel. The Baraúna family retained a 70% stake and the control of the company. The transaction was completed following approval by Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense. (Zen-Noh Brasil/Grupo Cereal – 10/1/26)
Ascribe Bioscience began localizing the company’s operations in Brazil, establishing local capabilities for formulation, packaging and distribution of a small-molecule ascaroside-based biofungicide that completed Brazilian regulatory approval in late September. The move follows a US$ 12 million global funding round backed by Corteva Catalyst, Syngenta Group Ventures and Acre Venture Partners. (Ascribe Bioscience – 10/1/26)
Latin America
Corteva concluded the separation of the company’s seed and genetics business, creating Vylor, while Corteva became exclusively a crop protection company. New Corteva recorded sales of US$ 3.851 billion in the 1H26, including US$ 861 million in Latin America, compared with US$ 818 million in the 1H25. The company expects to launch 12 new active ingredients, including five biologicals, over the next decade. (Corteva; SEC – 10/1/26)
Christian Meyer Pflug was appointed Latin America Licensing Leader at Vylor, the new independent seed and genetics company created from Corteva’s separation. He had worked at Corteva for seven years. (Vylor – 10/5/26)
In Argentina, Profertil selected the Italian engineering and construction company Saipem to provide engineering services for the evaluation of an expansion of the company’s fertilizer complex, including a new plant with capacity to produce 4,450 tonnes of urea per day. Saipem and Techint will carry out the work, including technology design packages and a structured proposal for subsequent project phases, over an expected 11-month period. (Saipem – 9/29/26)
Argentina-based DeepAgro partnered with Brazilian machinery manufacturer Jacto to factory-integrate the company’s AI technology into selective sprayers. The system detects weeds in real time and directs herbicide applications only where needed. According to DeepAgro, the technology has already covered more than 38 K hectares in Brazil. (DeepAgro – 10/5/26)
In Argentina, the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality strengthened surveillance to prevent the entry of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), a quarantine pest still absent in the country. The insect can affect grapevines, apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries and forest species. The agency requested immediate notification of suspected detections. (Senasa – 10/2/26)
In Argentina, M2I Lifesciences and Aerotec are moving forward with an investment of more than US$ 10 million to establish in Mendoza a plant for biological and semiochemical pest-control products, including Lobesia botrana. The companies formed Ferotec and plan to supply Argentina and other South American markets from the new facility, with more than 50 direct jobs expected. (Los Andes – 10/1/26)
In Argentina, agtech CycleF invested more than US$ 100 K in the development of biostimulants and nanotechnology-based plant nutrition technologies. The company reported applications across approximately 10 K hectares and projects revenue above US$ 900 K in 2026. (La Nación – 10/2/26)
In Chile, the Agricultural and Livestock Service concluded the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) eradication campaign in Pozo Almonte, Tarapacá, and completed five additional intensive surveillance processes following detections in other parts of the region. The agency also published the list of farmers required to carry out chemical applications against the European grapevine moth (Lobesia botrana) during the first generation of the pest in the 2026/27 season. (SAG – 10/1/26)
In Colombia, pilots of aerial sprayers of ammonium glufosinate in Putumayo remain subject to verification of technical, environmental, health and legal requirements. During a 9/30/26 hearing, the Ministry of Justice said the operation may proceed only if requirements established by the Constitutional Court, international standards and Resolution No. 007/2026 are met. If any requirement is not verified, the pilot cannot begin. (House of Representatives – 9/30/26)
In Paraguay, ATOME notified the termination of its 2022 power purchase agreement with State-owned ANDE for the Villeta fertilizer project, effective at the end of 2026. The company informed it was unable to agree on a temporary suspension of the agreement while negotiating new terms. On 9/17/26, ATOME had sent Paraguay a Notice of Dispute and Intent to Submit a Claim for Arbitration. The company said discussions with the government and ANDE for a new power agreement will continue. (ATOME – 10/1/26)
In Mexico, the consolidated and direct input purchasing platform for white corn and wheat became operational on 9/30/26. Participating farmers can purchase seeds, fertilizers, biological inputs and other inputs directly from authorized manufacturers and distributors. Enrollment runs through 10/15/26 and input deliveries are scheduled for 10/15/26–10/30/26. (Secretariat of Agriculture – 9/25/26)
In Peru, the National Agrarian Health Service temporarily suspended the sale, distribution and use of crop protection products containing chlorpyrifos, methomyl, glyphosate, imidacloprid and clothianidin when intended for the production of plant-based food for domestic consumption. The measure implements a Constitutional Court ruling and will remain in effect until a technical-scientific reassessment is completed and sufficient control and traceability mechanisms are implemented. (Official Gazette of Peru, Directorate Resolution No. D000015-2026-MIDAGRI-SENASA-DIAIA – published on 9/30/26; Constitutional Court)
In the Dominican Republic, Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Limited, a regional agricultural input distributor operating across five Caribbean markets, made a strategic investment in ProSADom, an agricultural input and agronomic services distributor based in Mao, Valverde. The transaction combines crop protection, specialty fertilizer and plant nutrition portfolios and distribution channels, mainly serving banana, rice and vegetable farmers. Transaction value was not disclosed. (ProSADom – 10/1/26)
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