Opinions and analysis for the plant science industry October 2008
Cover Photo Thrips in pepper flower. Thrips species feed on both plant and animal by puncturing them and sucking up the contents. Some are considered pests because they feed on plants with commercial value. Editorial: Keeping in the know We can never know enough about our business, but we can maintain and enhance the knowledge vital to decision-making by going to the relevant agchem events. Beyond Agriculture: Latin America, the Lost Continent Don’t forget the Lost Continent,says Rob Fryatt. It has a market beyond agriculture worth considering in more depth. In the news Agrisearch changes its name to Eurofins Agroscience Services; Makhteshim-Agan Industries’ Q2 boost; United Phosphorus records agrochemical sales.... Biopesticides: from cult to mainstream Farmers in Europe are increasingly looking to alternative solutions for pest control. Integrated pest management is seen as a key way forward, with biopesticides playing an important role in IPM, says Jon Evans. Top of the tops Strong global demand for agrochemicals ensured real industry gains in 2007, as shown in Agrow’s Top 20 companies league table, though the weakness of the US dollar accentuated growth figures Tackling insect-borne disease The International Vector Control Consortium manages funding for development investment in vector control from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Events calendar Networking opportunities for crop protection professionals around the world. The Agchem Forum Three conferences, one exhibition. To take place in Berlin, Germany. Directory of services CROs, resellers, manufacturers, consultancies, formulators and adjuvant producers.

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