Three crop protection products slated for use for the first time in 2025 meet the market access requirements of Ontario grain growers and have been green-lighted for use by Ontario grain industry stakeholders.
The news comes from the joint Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans, which includes the Grain Farmers of Ontario, Soy Canada, and the Ontario Agri Business Association. In a release, the committee states: “following a rigorous review of export market requirements and residue potential when used according to the label,” it has has concluded that “the risk of any crop protection product residue-related trade disruption is acceptable for three new corn products available in 2025.”
The three products include: Cosayr insecticide from Adama with the active chlorantraniliprole; Convintro corn herbicide from Bayer with actives diflufenican and isoxaflutole: and Surtain herbicide from BASF with actives saflufenacil and pyroxasulfone. No new soybean products are scheduled to be launched, the committee notes.
The approach used by the committee follows the Market Acceptance of Pesticide Use Policy developed by the grain value chain under the Canada Grains Council and adopted by other commodity associations in Canada.
Maximum residues limits (MRLs) of crop protection products are evaluated by the Committee against requirements in key export markets. An MRL is the maximum amount of a crop protection product permitted in grain and is determined by the importing country. Product use information such as application rates, timing of application, and relevant residue data are considered as part of the assessment, along with risk management strategies as necessary.
