Context:
Crystal Crop Protection Limited (CCPL), India’s leading agrochemicals solutions company, today announced the launch of a herbicide and insecticide, both major research-driven products. CCPL has launched RICEACT, a solution tailored specifically for rice cultivation, and JIVORA, a next-generation insecticide, designed to address the rising challenges of sucking pests in cotton, said a statement from the company.
About RICEACT (Herbicide for Rice)
- Composition: Triafamone (20%) + Ethoxysulfuron (10%)
- Mode of Action:
- Dual-action: Root and foliage absorption
- Inhibits Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) enzyme
- Systemic disruption of weed development
- Target Weeds: Grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds
- Application Window: Early post-emergence; ideal at 1–3 leaf stage of weeds
- Recommended Dose: 90 grams per acre
- Benefits:
- Season-long residual weed control
- Effective in both transplanted and wet direct-seeded rice
- Reduces labour costs
- Coverage: Expected usage on approx. 3 lakh hectares of paddy
- Available Pack Sizes: 45g, 60g, and 90g
About JIVORA (Insecticide for Cotton)
- Target Pests: Whiteflies, Jassids, and Aphids
- Timing: Designed for 2nd and 3rd spray windows
- Development: Based on extensive field trials and market research
- Coverage: Estimated adoption by 4.5–5 lakh cotton farmers
- Benefits:
- Strong residual control
- High efficacy in critical pest attack periods
- Available Pack Sizes: 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g, and 1kg
Strategic Impact
- Portfolio Expansion:
- Herbicide segment: +8%
- Insecticide segment: +7%
- Market Outlook:
- India’s crop protection market expected to grow from $2.59 billion (2025) to $3.21 billion (2030)
- CAGR: 4.35%
- Target Markets: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Haryana, West Bengal
