The market for synergistic adjuvants continues to grow, driving the reduction and synergistic effect of pesticides
The core position of silicone as a pesticide synergistic adjuvant is becoming increasingly prominent. Its ultra-low surface tension characteristics (<22 dynes/cm) reduce the contact angle of the liquid on the plant leaves to below 15°, increasing the spreading area by 3 times compared with traditional adjuvants. In drone plant protection operations, the addition of silicone adjuvants can increase the utilization rate of pesticides to 65%-75%, reducing the amount of pesticides by 30% compared with conventional spraying. The global agricultural silicone market size is expected to reach US$1.79 billion in 2025, with the Asia-Pacific region leading with a 48% share, and the average annual growth rate of market demand in China and India exceeding 15%.

In terms of technological breakthroughs, the new silicone surfactant launched by Dow Chemical in the United States can increase the penetration rate of the liquid by 40%, and the intelligent release technology of BASF in Germany can extend the effective period of pesticides to twice that of traditional formulations. These innovations have increased the effectiveness of organosilicon in controlling stubborn pests and diseases such as rice leaf rollers and diamondback moths by more than 40%, while reducing the risk of pesticide residues.

Functional fertilizer innovation is accelerating, helping green agricultural transformation
Organosilicon functional fertilizers are becoming a key carrier for soil improvement and nutrient efficiency. Its amphiphilic molecular structure can effectively adjust the soil pH value, reduce the activity of aluminum ions by 60% in acidic soils, and increase the adsorption rate of sodium ions by 35% in saline-alkali lands. In the heavy metal pollution remediation test, the cadmium ion passivation rate in the soil with organosilicon added reached 85%, an increase of 20 percentage points over conventional passivators.

In terms of nutrient efficiency, the super-strong dispersibility of organosilicon increases the deposition of fertilizers in the root area by 50%, the utilization rate of nitrogen fertilizers from 35% to 55%, and the utilization rate of phosphorus fertilizers from 20% to 35%. In facility agriculture, organosilicon water retainers can increase soil water holding capacity by 40%, and achieve 30%-40% water saving with drip irrigation technology. This multi-dimensional efficiency-enhancing mechanism reduces the amount of fertilizer applied by 20%-30%, while reducing the risk of agricultural non-point source pollution.

Optimizing the industrial structure and driving sustainable development with policies
With the advancement of the "dual carbon" goals, the agricultural organosilicon industry is accelerating its green transformation. Leading companies have achieved a raw material recovery rate of more than 95% through membrane separation technology, reducing production energy consumption. The research and development of bio-based organosilicon has made a breakthrough, and silicone oil products based on straw have entered the pilot stage, with carbon emissions reduced by 60% compared with traditional processes.

At the policy level, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has included organosilicon additives in the catalog of green control technologies, and has given farmers who adopt this technology a subsidy of 20 yuan per mu. In the Yangtze River Economic Belt, the demonstration project of organosilicon fertilizer replacing chemical fertilizer has covered 2 million mu of arable land, achieving the ecological benefits of a 25% reduction in chemical fertilizers and a 30% reduction in pesticides. This dual drive of policy and technology will promote the agricultural organosilicon industry to upgrade to a high-end and green direction.