- In June 2025, UPL Corporation Ltd., in partnership with the Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science in Agriculture (CERSA) at North Carolina State University, hosted the Global Mancozeb Summit at Rothamsted Research, UK. The event convened farmers, scientists, and agricultural experts from around the world to explore the vital role of mancozeb, a multi-site fungicide, in sustainable agriculture and integrated disease management. Discussions emphasized mancozeb’s importance in preventing resistance and ensuring crop yields, especially as the EU General Court prepares to review its regulatory status on July 1, following its revocation in the EU and UK
- In June 2025, BASF launched InVigor® Gold, a groundbreaking canola seed innovation designed to thrive in hotter, drier climates and low organic soils, expanding canola cultivation into previously underutilized regions. Developed from Brassica juncea, InVigor Gold features LibertyLink® herbicide tolerance, pod shatter resistance, and strong blackleg disease resistance—a key trait that indirectly supports the fungicide market by reducing reliance on chemical treatments while enhancing integrated crop protection strategies. This innovation reflects BASF’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, offering farmers improved yield stability and new income opportunities in challenging environments
- In January 2024, UPL Ltd. announced its planned acquisition of Corteva Agriscience’s solo mancozeb global fungicide business, excluding markets such as China, Japan, South Korea, and EU member countries. The deal grants UPL ownership of Dithane®, the original global mancozeb brand, and access to Rainshield™ technology, which enhances crop protection under wet weather conditions. This strategic move reinforces UPL’s leadership in the multisite fungicide segment, expanding its portfolio of plant disease management solutions and supporting global efforts toward sustainable agriculture and food security
- In April 2024, UPL Corporation Ltd. finalized its acquisition of Corteva Agriscience’s solo mancozeb global fungicide business, excluding markets such as China, Japan, South Korea, the UK, Switzerland, and EU member countries. This strategic move cements UPL’s leadership in the multisite fungicide segment, granting it ownership of the iconic Dithane® brand, access to Rainshield™ technology, and full rights to regulatory data, registrations, and trademarks associated with Corteva’s solo mancozeb products. The acquisition enhances UPL’s global crop protection portfolio and reinforces its commitment to sustainable agriculture and food security
- In August 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed interim registration review for mancozeb, signaling a potential regulatory shift in a key agricultural market. The proposal includes the cancellation of mancozeb use on all grape varieties, citing post-application worker exposure risks. In addition measures include mandatory buffer zones for aerial applications near residential and aquatic areas, and extended restricted entry intervals (REIs)—notably increasing from 24 hours to 4 days for pome fruits such as apples and pears
