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Agri Genomics, Animal Health, India

B N Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), ICAR, and the National Coordinator, Vice-chaired the Session and also act as Rapporteur.

In the recently concluded 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) at Rome, India was elected as Vice-chair and represented Asia & Pacific region. B N Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences), ICAR, and the National Coordinator, Vice-chaired the Session and also act as Rapporteur.

The Working Group was established by the FAO’s Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA), functions to review technical issues; advise and make recommendations to the Commission and further implement the Commission’s programme related to AnGR at the global level. 

In the 12th Session of ITWG, implementation of the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, monitoring of AnGR diversity and preparing the 3rd Country Report were reviewed.  Further agenda points on the role of microorganisms relevant to ruminant digestion, the role of genetic resources in mitigating and adapting to climate change; access and benefit-sharing for AnGR; digital sequence information and potential implications for the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources were discussed.

Earlier to the ITWG Session, the Global National Coordinators’ Workshop was held at FAO Head Quarter. In the Workshop, B N Tripathi shared the country’s experience in updating data in Domestic Animal Diversity – Information System (DAD-IS) and presented a framework for cataloguing native populations including breed registration, notification system etc. National priorities for germplasm cryopreservation and documenting non-descript AnGR to fulfil SDG indicators were appreciated by the members.

B N Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal

Company News, North America, Sustainability

Kellogg ‘s InGrained helped farmers implement climate-smart irrigation practices that achieved a reduction of more than 1,600 metric tons of greenhouse gases.

Kellogg ‘s InGrained™, a five-year partnership with Lower Mississippi River Basin rice farmers to help reduce their climate impact, is reporting early positive results. During the pilot year of the program, InGrained helped farmers implement climate-smart irrigation practices that achieved a reduction of more than 1,600 metric tons of greenhouse gases1 – the equivalent of taking more Kellogg piloted the program in Northeast Louisiana in collaboration with leading agricultural greenhouse gas measurement firm Regrow Ag, rice producers, Kellogg supplier Kennedy Rice Mill LLC and agribusiness firm Syngenta. 

Rice production emits several greenhouse gases, most significantly, methane. Methane contributes approximately 1.5 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions3 and is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

“Not only are we helping farmers implement new practices on their farms, but farmers are telling us that just as importantly, the quality of their rice was not affected by the adjusted irrigation practices,” said Stacey Shaw, Syngenta’s Senior Sustainability Lead. 

Much of the rice sourced from the Louisiana River Basin is used in iconic foods like Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal and Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats®. 

“Kellogg’s™ Better Days environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy is committed to supporting 1 million farmers and reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions across our value chain by 15 percent by the end of 2030,” said Janelle Meyers, Kellogg Company’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “Programs like Kellogg’s InGrained™ contribute to this ambitious goal, create positive impacts on the planet and support the livelihoods of farmers who grow the rice for some of our most iconic foods.”

Kellogg and its InGrained partners are making adjustments as they transition into the second year of the program, while ensuring both financial and technical support continue to help farmers with these new practices. Kellogg is also exploring expanding the program to include various regions with different weather patterns and soil types to determine if similar positive impacts are found.  

Kellogg 's InGrained helped farmers implement

Agro Universities, India, Seeds

 The unit has increased the overall seed production from 4000 quintal to 10,000 quintal to fulfil the gap of farmers demand of seeds.

The newly built “Pusa Seed Sales Counter” at Seed Production Unit of ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi was inaugurated in the august presence of Dr. Ashok K. Singh, Director & Vice Chancellor, IARI; Dr D.K. Yadava, Additional Director General (Seeds), ICAR; Dr. R.N. Padaria, Joint Director (Extension), IARI; Dr V. Chinnaswami, Joint Director (Research), IARI and other esteemed dignitaries, scientist and progressive farmers of the country. A farmer centric discussion between farmers and scientists/officials of IARI was also conveyed under the chairmanship of Dr Ashok K. Singh, Director & Vice Chancellor, IARI regarding the issues and future prospects in efficient seed production system during the programme.

Dr Gyanendra Singh, Incharge, Seed Production Unit of IARI welcomed the delegates and informed the gathering about maiden efforts of this unit in increasing the overall seed production from 4000 quintal to 10,000 quintal and fulfilling the gap of farmers demand of seeds. Dr D.K. Yadava, ADG (Seeds), ICAR appreciated the role of IARI in varietal development, maintenance and quality assurance which impacted the Pusa varieties in the country in increasing farmers income and sustainable livelihood.

Need based quality seed production and their timely supply among farmers and faster replacement with newer highly productive varieties are being done by the institute, Dr R.N. Padaria, Joint Director (Extension), IARI said.

Dr V. Chinnaswami, Joint Director (Research), IARI expressed their vision and emphasized to connect FPOs with IARI seed production unit and also to publish success story of seed producing farmers of the country.

At the end of the programme, Dr Ashok K. Singh, Hon’ble Director & Vice Chancellor, IARI appreciated farmers for their continuous association with Seed Production Unit of IARI for quality seed production. He enlightened the audience and visioned above the future strategies of the institute in the area of increasing total seed production, on field / mandi supply of the seeds and online booking of the seeds.

 The unit has increased the overall seed

Agro Universities, Company News, India, R&D

Bayer’s Medha programme will support 125 research scholars through monthly financial assistance of Rs 20,000 and Rs 40,000

 Bayer in collaboration with Bhubaneshwar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative by the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, has launched a unique fellowship programme ‘Medha’, exclusively for students from the economically weaker sections. Under this fellowship, Bayer will support 125 research scholars in the field of agriculture and life sciences. The initiative will provide monthly financial assistance of Rs 20,000 and Rs 40,000 to Master’s and Ph.D. students for a period of 2-3 years, respectively. In line with Bayer’s commitment to bridging the education finance gap, the company has pledged ₹100 million to support researchers in the field of Life-Sciences.

The Medha fellowship combines annual financial assistance with the opportunity of receiving mentorship under Bayer’s employees as well as industry experts. The students will also get an opportunity to visit Bayer’s research labs and interact with industry experts, to gain exposure and build their knowledge base. The fellowship will be provided for two years to the master’s students and three years to the Ph.D. students. The target of the fellowship is to enable the fellows to achieve their short and long-term academic and professional goals. The fellowship programme is being implemented through Bayer Foundation India.

‘Medha’ seeks to benefit students from lower-income families, who are facing financial constraints to fund their education. To encourage applications from women students and students with disabilities, Medha provides 60 per cent reservation for women candidates and an additional 10% reservation for persons with disabilities (PWD). Students enrolled in 1st year Master’s/Ph.D. can apply for the fellowship.

D Narain, President, Bayer South Asia, and Global Head of Smallholder Farming said, “As India increasingly becomes a knowledge and innovation hub for the rest of the world, we are thrilled to be supporting the future of young scholars who are shaping our tomorrow through impactful research in the areas of Life Sciences. At Bayer, we are committed to supporting education, research, and innovation, and providing inclusive opportunities for all sections of society. Through ‘Medha’ fellowships, we are extending our support towards students from economically weaker sections and women scholars, encouraging and supporting them to play an active part in nation-building.”

“India is seeing several Industries support Research and Innovation. Bayer’s opportunity for researchers and academicians is an example of an unconditional focus on development of high-quality scientific human resources. This enables the best brains to learn today and contribute tomorrow to Nation’s social impact”, said Dr Sapna Poti, Director Strategic Alliances, office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, Govt. of India.

Bayer’s Medha programme will support 125 research

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agrotech, India, R&D

 The company plans for selling the product as Technical and Bulk formulation (10% SC) to renowned Indian Agrochemical companies.

Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee has approved the application of Mahamaya Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. for the registration of Bispyribac Sodium Technical under section 9(3) in its 442nd meeting.

The Bispyribac sodium is a systemic herbicide that moves throughout the plant tissue and works by interfering with production of a plant enzyme necessary for growth, acetolactate synthase (ALS). The product is most commonly used broad spectrum post emergent Herbicide in India for control of different types of grasses, sedges and broadleaf weeds in Transplanted, Direct seeded paddy and Rice Nursery.

Mahamaya Lifesciences plans for selling the product as Technical and Bulk formulation (10% SC) to renowned Indian Agrochemical companies.  Mahamaya has setup a SC formulation plant to meet this requirement with 3000 L per day production capacity.

Besides this Mahamaya is also launching its own Brand ″GEHENA″ to directly meet the farmer’s level requirement in major Paddy growing states. Currently Mahamaya has brand presence in the states of Punjab, UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra with more than 500 distributors. Mahamaya expects to boost their business by 20 per cent with the introduction of this product.

 The company plans for selling the product

Agro Universities, India, Packaging & Labelling, R&D

The institute has transferred the two technologies to a reputed packaging company under a licensed agreement.

Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee and Afflatus Gravure at Noida have developed an environment friendly technology for flexible printing. The institute has transferred the two technologies to a reputed packaging company under a licensed agreement signed in presence of Prof K K Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee and other officials.

The technology is useful in the area of flexible packaging and also serving as a sustainable solution. The technology for which a patent has been filed has been developed under a project funded by ‘Uchchatar Avishkar Yojana’ programme of Ministry of Education, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The objective of the project was to develop a highly sustainable, environment friendly and cost-effective printing solution.

The team of researchers at IIT Roorkee have developed the water-based solution to meet the challenge of reducing carbon footprint and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to promote green solutions which will be the benchmark for green manufacturing systems in printing applications leading towards an environment friendly solution and will be a step towards the development of a sustainable society.

Prof. Kamal K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, highlighted,” Technologies that lead towards the development of a sustainable society remains most demanding in present scenario. The development of water-based ink by IIT Roorkee in collaboration with Afflatus contributes significantly towards the research in the areas of flexi packaging, printing operations.”

The institute has transferred the two technologies

Finance, India, Logistics, Supply Chain

Funds will be used to expand the terminal’s container handling capacity and attract vessels operating on important international shipping lanes.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal Private Limited (NSFTPL) signed a $131 million loan to upgrade the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal located in Navi Mumbai Maharashtra to enhance international trade in India through efficient, transparent, and state-of-the-art logistics infrastructure.

The financing package comprises $61.4 million from ADB’s ordinary capital resources and $69.6 million from Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP) administered by ADB. The funds will be used to upgrade existing berths and yards and install additional energy efficient equipment such as electric quay cranes. These upgrades will expand the terminal’s container handling capacity and attract vessels operating on important international shipping lanes.

NSFTPL is a special purpose vehicle jointly owned by J M Baxi Ports and Logistics Limited (JMBPL) and CMA Terminals.

“Global trade and supply chains are vulnerable to shocks, and enhancing countries’ capacity for trade is critical to the region’s recovery from COVID-19 and its ongoing prosperity. Long-term financial support from ADB can boost economic competitiveness in India by developing world-class mega ports and boosting the efficiency of containerized cargo terminal operations”, said  Ashok Lavasa, ADB Vice-President for Private Sector Operations and Public–Private Partnerships

“We are absolutely delighted to sign the Financing Agreement with ADB, which is the largest loan agreement signed by us so far, and we appreciate ADB’s commitment and agility in bringing this deal to a smooth closure in record time,” said Dhruv Kotak, NSFTPL Board member and JMBPL Managing Director. “Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal is a key terminal for the country and this deal underscores India’s potential in becoming a $10 trillion economy by 2035. We are proud to have ADB support us in our endeavor to make international trade seamless, and this partnership is a testimony of our shared value system of the highest level of governance, transparency, and compliance” he added.

Funds will be used to expand the

AgroPolicy, Finance, India

Under AIF Rs 1 lakh crore is to be disbursed by financial year 2025-26 and the interest subvention and credit guarantee assistance will be given till the year 2032-33.

Within two-and-a-half years of the implementation of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), the scheme has mobilized more than Rs 30,000 crore for projects in the agriculture infrastructure sector with a sanctioned amount of Rs 15,000 crore under AIF. With support of 3 per cent interest subvention, credit guarantee support through CGTMSE for loan of up to Rs 2 crore and facility of convergence with other Central and State Govt. Scheme, AIF is providing all around financial support to the farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, farmer groups like Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), Self Help Groups (SHGs),  Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) etc. and many others to create post-harvest management infrastructure and build community farming asset throughout the country.

Agriculture Infra Fund (AIF) is a financing facility launched on 8th July 2020 under the visionary guidance of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for creation of post-harvest management infrastructure and community farm assets. Under this scheme, Rs 1 lakh crore is to be disbursed by financial year 2025-26 and the interest subvention and credit guarantee assistance will be given till the year 2032-33.

Under AIF Rs 1 lakh crore is

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India

The two-day event was aimed at bringing all the stakeholders of the food processing sector with special focus on millets, on a common platform.

In the wake of the United Nations General Assembly declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is hosting Millets Mahotsav across 20 States and 30 Districts in the country with the aim of creating awareness about the nutritional benefits, value addition, consumption and export potential of Millets. The districts include Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh), Bhojpur (Bihar), Mahbubnagar (Telangana), Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Karbi Anglong (Assam), Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Dang (Gujarat), Parvathipuram Manyam (Andhra Pradesh), Komaram Bheem (Telangana), Almora (Uttarakhand), Nuapada (Odisha), Bathinda (Punjab), Palakkad (Kerala), Davangere (Karnataka), Tapi (Gujarat), Barmar (Rajasthan), Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Tumkur (Karnataka), Bhind (Madhya Pradesh), Nandurbar (Maharashtra), Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Mahendragarh (Haryana), Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Kalimpong (West Bengal), Khunti (Jharkhand) and Jamui (Bihar).

The two-day event was aimed at bringing all the stakeholders of the food processing sector with special focus on millets, on a common platform and encompassed a wide range of activities like exhibition and sale of various millet-based products, informative sessions on millet processing, interactive sessions between industry experts and micro food processing enterprises, SHGs, FPOs engaged in food processing followed by acultural programby indigenous tribal groups. The event witnessed an overwhelming response with more than 1000 participants attending the event including micro food processing enterprises, self-help groups, farmer producer organisations, producer cooperatives, etc.

Mandla is the hub of production of the Kodo and Kutki Millet which has also been identified as the One District One Product (ODOP) under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro food processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.

During his inaugural address, Prahlad Singh Patel touched upon the importance of millets and the immense market potential for millet-based value-added products. He informed the stakeholders about the various initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries to support the food processing sector and cited the role of the PMFME Scheme in empowering micro food processing enterprises by providing financial, technical and business support across the value chain.

In addition to the Millets Mahotsav, a mega-food event is also being organised by the Ministry from 3rd to 5th Nov 2023 in New Delhi to provide a unique platform to all stakeholders i.e. producers, food processors, equipment manufacturers, logistics players, cold chain players, technology providers, academia, start-up & innovators, food retailers, etc. to interact and have a dialogue. The event is slated to be the biggest-ever congregation of dignitaries, global investors and business leaders of major global and domestic food companies which would put India firmly on the global food landscape.

The two-day event was aimed at bringing

Company News, North America, Oilseeds

Owensboro Grain Company will enhance Cargill’s efforts to increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network to support growing demand for oilseeds.

Cargill announces the acquisition of Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery. “Today marks a significant milestone as we welcome Owensboro Grain Company into our Cargill family,” said Leonardo Aguiar, president of Cargill’s North American agricultural supply chain. “The addition of Owensboro Grain is an essential step on our journey to creating a connected, resilient and modernised grain experience for our customers and the markets we serve.”

The addition of Owensboro Grain Company will enhance Cargill’s efforts to increase capacity across its North American oilseeds network to support growing demand for oilseeds driven by food, feed and renewable fuel markets.

Cargill helps the world’s food system work, connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients and families with daily essentials—from the foods they eat to the floors they walk on.

Owensboro Grain Company will enhance Cargill's efforts

Agro chems – Chemicals, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, Opinions, R&D

The company also expects that rationalizing GST on agrochemicals to be at par with other agri-inputs will reduce cost pressures on the farmers.

Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India expressed expectations of agrochemical industry from upcoming Union budget which will be presented on February 1st in the parliament.

“2022 was a challenging year for agriculture and food industry globally with factors such as climate change, supply chain, inflation and geopolitical issues disrupting every economy and triggering a possible global slowdown, apart from food crisis. This year’s budget outlay must be directed towards not only cushioning, but also adding resilience to Indian agriculture. As India is likely to become the most populous country this year, and has ambitions to be a major food supplier to the world, the need of the hour is to ensure higher productivity with minimal environmental impact. The investment made in agricultural research and development (R&D) pays back many times over in the form of increased production or mitigated losses, as well as higher incomes for farmers. The private sector players are dedicating a significant share of resources & investment in research, promoting sustainable agricultural practices in rural India, and must be incentivized or allowed tax exemptions basis the impact created by their initiatives. In the upcoming Union Budget. It will also be critical to focus on creating an enabling ecosystem, with faster registration process to introduce newer technologies and molecules for better productivity. This will be vital for an inspiring India.

Innovations in agriculture are being seen as a great enabler in revamping the sector and will be key to ensuring food and nutritional security, while enhancing input use efficiency over the next decade. The introduction of drones in farming has been a great step in this direction. Further, defining clear guidelines to facilitate the introduction of biologicals and microbial pesticide formulations will support integrated pest management & organic farming in the country. Additionally, the rationalizing GST on agrochemicals to be at par with other agri-inputs will reduce cost pressures on the farmer. There are already a host of agri-tech companies determined to serve the farming community, especially small holder farmers. Policies that enable hassle-free introduction of new global technologies, practices and molecules, while improving the ease of doing business will yield more efficient and sustainable farming practices in India. The availability of support and speedy access to new-age technologies to farmers will be a gamechanger in fulfilling India’s aspirations of being a global food supplier, while boosting farmer incomes.”

The company also expects that rationalizing GST

Agrotech, Company News, India, Logistics, Start ups, Supply Chain

DRONECO intends to be the go-to last-mile logistics facilitator for e-commerce platforms, armed forces, medical suppliers and others.

DroneTech company TSAW has announced the launch of its logistics arm DRONECO. The startup comes with a vision to recreate the logistics ecosystem by introducing a new and faster mode of transportation i.e., drones. DRONECO will facilitate point-to-point drone transport supply chain logistics services with the primary goal of delivering goods to customers in a timely manner. Backed by its parent drone manufacturing company, TSAW and its cloud-based UAV system DCIS (Drone Cloud Intelligence System), DRONECO intends to be the go-to last-mile logistics facilitator for e-commerce platforms, armed forces, medical suppliers and others.

Burdened with multiple constraints, logistics firms have long been experimenting with drones for end-to-end delivery. By bypassing the existing bottlenecks, DRONECO is all geared up to be the thought leader and one-stop solution with the desire to make deliveries economical and swift as well as to provide instant gratification to its clients. TSAW is co-founded by Kishan Tiwari and Rimanshu Pandey who have a stellar track record in the drone logistics segment with the ambition to bridge the gap between cultures and societies.

To enable efficient logistics, TSAW has developed multiple drone models capable of carrying up to 20 kg payload to a to distances ranging to a maximum of 120 km and is working on drones with longer range and higher payload capacity to further expand the offering. It has also tied up with partners for the last mile delivery post – a Hub-to-Hub delivery by Drones.

DRONECO’s delivery ecosystem will include a wide range of hardware and software technologies, such as long-range drones, docking stations, charging pads, and integration with software technologies such as unpiloted traffic management and drone fleet tracking systems. Implementing existing data and information about restricted airspaces, ground topology, population density and weather, DRONECO will be able to create safe and secure drone flight paths on demand.

As the logistics startup works towards establishing its presence both nationally and internationally, it is also diligently customising its solutions to provide tailor-made short and long-term last-mile delivery services for all industries across different verticals. The mission statement of the startup is to provide clean and secure logistics solutions that serve to advance the betterment of humanity, businesses, economies and nations.

DRONECO intends to be the go-to last-mile

Agro chems – Fertilizers, Agrotech, Company News, India

OCP to supply India with up to 1.7 million metric tons (MT) of phosphate fertilizers for the agricultural season over the next twelve months.

OCP Group has signed Memoranda of Understanding with India’s largest fertilizer producers. These memoranda were signed between OCP Group executives and Indian fertilizer manufacturers, in the presence of Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health, Chemicals and Fertilizers in India and Rajesh Vaishnaw, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Morocco and Mostafa Terrab, Chairman and CEO of OCP Group.

The objective of this partnership is to carry out joint Research & Development initiatives, to jointly promote innovative fertilization solutions, and to offer tailor-made fertilizers that meet the specific needs of Indian farmers, in close collaboration with the Indian agricultural ecosystem (public sector, agronomic institutes, agricultural federations, farmers, etc.)

Within this framework, OCP Group has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU’s) with India’s largest public and private sector fertilizer producers, paving the way for OCP to supply India with up to 1.7 million metric tons (MT) of phosphate fertilizers for the agricultural season over the next twelve months.

The agreements will provide for up to 700,000 MT of Triple Super Phosphate (TSP), a phosphate-based fertilizer that has the highest phosphate content found in nitrogen-free granular fertilizers and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of plants and soils in India. Customized fertilizers are known to be better for soil health, thus reducing waste. The MOUs also call for the delivery of 1,000,000 tons of diammonium phosphate (DAP) to Indian farmers.

Commenting on the occasion, Soufiyane El Kassi, Chairman and CEO of OCP Nutricrops, the group’s subsidiary dedicated to soil health and plant fertilization solutions said: “We are pleased with India’s interest in our customized solution (TSP) that significantly contributes to increasing yields, improving farmers’ incomes and accelerating the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices.”

OCP to supply India with up to

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agrotech, India, R&D

Registrations will further strengthen company’s position in the domestic market and will increase its revenue through exports as well.

Listed among the top agrochemical companies in India, Best Agrolife Ltd. (BAL) has received registrations for the indigenous manufacturing of Mepiquat Chloride, Metalaxyl, Metolachlor, Flonicamid, Clomazone, Ethiprole, Thiacloprid, Halosulfuron Methyl, and Dodine technicals. The company also recently acquired the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of Cyhalofop-butyl (Market size: Rs. 350 Cr) and Propaquizafop Technical u/s 9(3) from CIBRC.

Speaking on the development, Vimal Alawadhi, MD, Best Agrolife Ltd. said, “These technicals will not only fortify all the sections of our product portfolio but will also enable us to serve the farmer community better. Moreover, since there is a huge demand for these technicals in India and across the globe they will further strengthen our position in the domestic market and will increase our revenue through exports as well.”

1. Mepiquat Chloride Tech: Mepiquat chloride is a plant growth regulator for cotton. It promotes the reproductive growth of plants, inhibits the crazy growth of stems and leaves, controls side branches, and shapes ideal plant shapes.

2. Metalaxyl Tech: A broad-spectrum, systemic fungicide Metalaxyl is used to control plant diseases caused by Oomycete fungi in a variety of fruit and vegetable crops.

3. Metolachlor Tech: Metolachlor is a broad-spectrum herbicide used for general weed control in corn, soybean, and sorghum, and on ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, vines and in forestry.

4. Flonicamid Tech: Flonicamid is an eco-friendly systemic insecticide that controls aphids, whiteflies, and thrips in apples, peaches, wheat, potato vegetables, cotton, ornamentals, etc.

5. Clomazone Tech: Clomazone is a broad-spectrum herbicide used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in cotton, peas, pumpkins, soybeans, sweet potatoes, tobacco, winter squash, and wheat.

6. Ethiprole Tech: It is a broad spectrum non-systemic insecticide that keeps plant hoppers, thrips, aphids, weevils, flies and maggots, grasshoppers, psyllids, leaf minders, and some species of whitefly under control in cotton, peanuts, rice, soybean, tea, sugarcane, and in fruits and vegetables.

7. Thiacloprid Tech: Used as an insecticide to protect cotton, pome fruit, vegetables, and potatoes from a variety of sucking and chewing insects, primarily aphids and whiteflies.

8. Halosulfuron Methyl Tech: Halosulfuron is a systemic herbicide that controls annual broad-leaved weeds and nutsedge species, in maize, sugar cane, rice, sorghum, nuts, and turf.

9. Dodine Tech: Dodine is a fungicide and bactericide used to control scab on apples, pears, and pecans, brown rot on peaches, and several foliar diseases of cherries, strawberries, peaches, sycamore trees, and black walnuts.

Registrations will further strengthen company’s position in