Seizure of 475 Tonnes of Raw Materials Lacking Registration
Brazil
Withdrawal of toxicological evaluation requests for Beauveria bassiana (Biopar), methomyl (Cropchem) and sulfentrazone (Interprod). (Official Gazette of Brazil, Res. No. 5193 of 12/23/2025, Anvisa)
The toxicological evaluation for aluminum phosphide from Rising Sun has been rejected. (Official Gazette of Brazil, Res. No. 5191 of 12/23/2025, Anvisa)
Marcelo Ferri Gonçalves has been appointed CCO at Fertilizantes Heringer S.A., leading sales, marketing, supply and market intelligence to strengthen the company’s commercial strategy and market positioning. (Fertilizantes Heringer)
Brazilian fertilizer imports hit a record of 41.73 million tonnes from January to November 2025. While the Port of Paranaguá leads in volume, the Northern Arc has consolidated as a strategic route, surpassing Santos in fertilizer unloading of inputs and leading the record-breaking soybean and corn exports. (Conab)
The production restart at the Bahia Nitrogen Fertilizer Plant (Fafen-BA) has entered its final stage with the commissioning of utilities and the signing of a five-year contract with Bahiagás for 1.2 million m³/day of natural gas. This partnership between Petrobras and Bahiagás aims to strengthen Brazil’s fertilizer autonomy and ensure a profitable outlet for domestic gas, with ammonia and urea production expected to begin in January 2026. (Bahiagás)
The São Paulo State Government is boosting sustainable production through the FEAP Orgânicos Agro SP credit line and the Agroecological Transition Protocol (PTA), offering up to US$ 44.7 thousand for individual farmers and US$ 143.3 thousand for cooperatives at subsidized interest rates. This financial and technical support aims to mitigate risks during the transition from conventional to organic farming, ensuring logistical security and doubling productivity with significantly lower operational costs. (São Paulo Secretariat of Agriculture)
Mapa has published newly granted pesticide registrations, totaling 122 formulated product registrations and 40 technical product registrations. (Official Gazette of Brazil, Act No. 63 and 64 of 12/26/2025, Mapa)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock approved a record number of pesticide registrations in 2025: 912 in total, including 162 registrations of biological products and organic farming. (Mapa)
São Paulo consolidates its pioneering role in the energy transition by leading national biomethane production, with eight operational plants producing 500 thousand m³/day and a forecast to exceed 700 thousand m³/day by 2026. Through strategic partnerships, Arsesp regulatory incentives and platforms like Conecta Biometano SP, the State leverages the sugarcane sector’s potential to decarbonize industry and heavy transport, aiming to attract US$ 21.8 billion in investments and secure one of the cleanest energy matrices in the world. (São Paulo Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure and Logistics)
Ibama has published a notice regarding the re-evaluation procedurings for the active ingredients methomyl and thiodicarb due to risks posed to non-target organisms, particularly bees and aquatic life. (Official Gazette of Brazil, Notice No. 25753718/2025-GABIN of 12/19/2025, Ibama)
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 1.1 ton of smuggled thiamethoxam on the BR-487 highway in Paraná. The non-domestic pesticide, without proper documentation, has been restricted by Ibama since 2024 due to its high risk to pollinators. The driver was arrested for smuggling and environmental crimes, and the cargo was turned over to the Federal Revenue Service. (Brazilian Federal Highway Police)
The Pesticide Law marks its second anniversary, solidifying a modern tripartite regulatory framework (Mapa, Anvisa and Ibama) that prioritizes scientific safety. In 2025, Brazil reached a record of 560 new chemical product registrations, driven by risk assessment methodologies and the Unified Information, Petition and Electronic Evaluation System (SISPA). Although the speed of approving innovative molecules remains a challenge, the legislation strengthens the supply of safe technologies essential for pest management across nearly 100% of national crops. (CropLife)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock shut down an illegal fertilizer factory in Pradópolis, State of São Paulo, following denouncements of irregularities. The operation resulted in the seizure of 475 tonnes of raw materials lacking registration, origin, or environmental licenses, halting production as a precautionary measure to prevent environmental damage and physiological crop issues. The company was fined and has 30 days to regularize its status, remaining prohibited from marketing products until all legal requirements are met. (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock)
Mato Grosso do Sul State is establishing itself as Brazil’s new citrus frontier, with investments totaling US$ 436.7 million and a goal of reaching 50 thousand hectares of orchards by 2030. Driven by a favorable climate, legal certainty and a “zero tolerance” policy toward greening (HLB), the state is attracting major global players such as Cutrale and Citrosuco. The strategy focuses on 100% irrigated systems and tax incentives to diversify the regional economy and pave the way for future local industrialization. (Secretariat of Environment, Development, Science, Technology and Innovation, State of Mato Grosso do Sul)
Sicredi Centro-Sul MS/BA (State of Mato Grosso do Sul and Bahia) has launched the “Crédito Força Extra” campaign, offering credit lines to support agribusiness financial planning for early 2026. Focused on preparing for the next harvest and organizing cash flow, the initiative aims to provide financial breathing room, strengthening the development of associated farmers through solutions tailored to the agro profile. (Sicredi)
In an official statement published on LinkedIn, Potássio do Brasil refuted claims the Autazes Potash Project is located within demarcated indigenous lands, reaffirming that the exploration area strictly respects all legal and territorial boundaries. The company highlighted that the project follows rigorous environmental licensing studies, maintains an ongoing dialogue with the Mura communities and aims to reduce foreign dependence on fertilizers, promoting sustainable economic development in the Amazonas region. (Potássio do Brasil)
In 2025, the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) strengthened agribusiness and input sovereignty through Mission 1 (Agro-industry) of the New Industry Brazil policy. This initiative allocated US$ 22.8 billion to over 293 thousand projects, boosting productivity and promoting import substitution in strategic sectors. Within the regulatory and trade defense framework, the National Fertilizer Council approved 72 projects set to mobilize US$ 4.07 billion to reduce international dependency, while Camex renewed tariff increases on chemical products to protect the domestic industry from import surges. (MDIC)
Latin América
The AGRO RURAL program, in Peru, distributed more than 20 thousand tonnes of island guano (organic fertilizer) in 2025, benefiting over 37 thousand farming families and fertilizing 55 thousand hectares. The initiative met 100% of its extraction targets and was integrated into the efforts to combat coffee leaf rust. By promoting the use of this organic fertilizer, MIDAGRI strengthened sustainable productivity, food security and regional economic development. (Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation)
Panama’s National Seed Committee (CNS), under the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), certified 219 thousand quintals of rice seeds between November 2024 and October 2025 – enough to cover 70 thousand hectares and generate an estimated US$ 18 million in revenue. Beyond rice, the agency supervised seed production for beans and corn and registered new commercial varieties of potatoes, corn and tomatoes, ensuring genetic identity and quality for farmers. (National Government)
Ministry of Agricultural Development and Panama’s Ministry of Health trained 121 farmers in Los Santos province on safe pesticide use and good agricultural practices. The initiative focused on operational safety, packaging management and environmental protection to improve local technical standards. (Ministry of Agricultural Development)
National Agricultural Technology Institute (INTA) Bordenave has developed Justo INTA and Dardo INTA triticale cultivars, focused on increasing biomass production and pasture health in Argentina. These varieties stand out for their hardiness, genetic resistance to pests and diseases (such as yellow rust and greenbug) and versatility for use as cover crops and silage, reducing costs and environmental impacts. (INTA)
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