Topic
crop protection
Commodities Bayer Launches Trance Insecticide to Help Indian Cotton Farmers Combat Sucking Pests
Bayer has launched Trance, an innovative insecticide for cotton farmers to manage sucking pests like aphids, jassids, and whitefly nymphs. The product combines two modes of action and will be available in major cotton-growing states from July 2026.
Commodities Insecticides India Launches GRANUVIA Insecticide for Brown Plant Hopper Control in Paddy
Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL) announced the launch of GRANUVIA, a next-generation insecticide for brown plant hopper (BPH) control in paddy in Karnataka. Developed by Corteva Agriscience, GRANUVIA provides up to 60 days of BPH control and also targets stem borer. The product addresses major pest threats that can cause 20-60% yield losses from BPH and 10-30% from stem borer.
Commodities Crystal Crop Protection Launches Six Innovations for Kharif 2026 Season
Crystal Crop Protection Ltd has launched six innovations for the kharif 2026 season, including herbicides for soybean and maize, fungicides for paddy, an insecticide for cotton, and an organic nutrition solution. The products are designed to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance profitability for Indian farmers.
Commodities UPL launches Ricebeaux smart herbicide for modern rice farming in India
UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions has launched 'Ricebeaux', a smart broad-spectrum early post-emergence herbicide for rice, after over 10 years of R&D and multi-location trials across India. The product combines Propanil and Penoxsulam to control grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds, addressing challenges from erratic monsoons and labour shortages.
Commodities Corteva Launches Mavilon Granular Insecticide for Pest Management in Indian Rice
Corteva has introduced Mavilon, a granular insecticide for pest management in rice in India. The product offers up to 60 days of control against Brown Planthopper and 15 days against stem borer, applied once at 30–35 days after transplanting. It aims to reduce reliance on foliar sprays and improve crop protection timing.
Technology AI and Weather Forecasting Revolutionize Indian Agriculture
AI and weather forecasting are transforming Indian agriculture by improving crop protection and productivity. Despite low adoption rates, these technologies offer significant potential for Indian farmers to mitigate climate-related challenges.