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Regulatory and policy shift in Latin America drive impact promise
In a recent interview, the president of CropLife Latin America, José Perdomo, emphasized to Robert Birkett of Crop Science Market Reporting how Brazil's new Pesticide Law represents a milestone by strengthening legal certainty in agrochemical regulation through a science-based risk assessment approach, with potential impacts on other markets in the region.
AMVAC Joins CropLife Latin America
Our voice and leadership in Latin America are growing. Today, we welcome AMVAC to our family
Risk assessment in agrochemical registration is mandatory in Brazil
This is established by the new legal framework for pesticides, Law 14.785 of 2023, which represents the following advancements:
CropLife Renews Commitment to the International Code of Conduct on Pesticide Management
The Code of Conduct, managed by the FAO and WHO, is a crucial voluntary instrument for the pesticide industry. This code establishes the responsibilities of all parties involved and is a requirement for becoming a member of CropLife International. Discover why this code is essential and how it impacts the industry.
Sustainable Agriculture in Action Projects Progress
The two ongoing projects in Latin America began to be implemented in March 2024 by Agrequima in Guatemala and AFIPA in Chile, with the support of CropLife Latin America and CropLife International.
IICA – CropLife Latin America Renew Alliance to Advance Agricultural Sustainability
On May 7th, the two entities renewed the agreement to promote the transfer of agro-technologies and Good Agricultural Practices.
Main achievements of CropLife Latin America in 2023
In a video summarizing the main axes of CropLife Latin America's management, José Perdomo, president of CropLife Latin America, emphasized that in 2023, science and the principles of assessment and risk management of agrochemicals gained space.
Central America, Model Regulatory System for CRISPR Genome Editing in the Agricultural Sector
Agricultural seeds are essential, and with their genetic editing, a universe of opportunities has opened up for new seeds that contribute to the adaptation to climate change, to increase production and to improve food for a better quality of life.
- How to adapt agriculture to the increasingly evident climate change
- CropLife Latin America: 25 years promoting science and innovation in agriculture
- FMC assumes the presidency of the CropLife Latin America Board of Directors
- CropLife Latin America ready to consolidate itself as the only voice of the Industry in the region