ACTAVAN was developed in collaboration with Waikaitu; uses plant extracts as a novel active ingredient against fruit rots
ADAMA Ltd. announced the registration of its global bio-control product, ACTAVAN, in Peru. ACTAVAN is ADAMA’s first global bio-fungicide developed in collaboration with the New Zealand company Waikaitu Ltd.
ACTAVAN uses plant extracts to effectively prevent the occurrence of fruit rots in crops such as grapes, berries, and certain vegetables while improving their quality. In addition, ACTAVAN increases the sugar content, peel firmness, size, and weight of the berries, also reducing fruit splitting.
As a biological product, ACTAVAN is compatible with organic farming and integrated pest management (IPM) practices ACTAVAN represents a significant innovation in ADAMA’s physical offering and complements the existing ADAMA portfolio by providing adequate and reliable fungicidal action for all types of farming using a novel active ingredient.
“Farmers worldwide are searching for an effective bio-fungicide that allows them to incorporate sustainable agricultural practices, and still produce high-quality fruits and berries,” said Walter Costa, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy at ADAMA. “A great collaboration with Waikaitu led to a novel and powerful bio-fungicide that meets both the complex requirements of the value chain and the high-quality performance standards that fruits and vegetables producers have been waiting for.”
“We’re proud to work together with ADAMA to deliver this vital product that helps farmers maintain the balance of nature,” said Alex Pressman, CEO and founder at Waikaitu Ltd. “Sustainable farming is the future for feeding the world’s population in a way that is better for the planet and better for business. ACTAVAN protects plants from harmful fungal diseases and improves fruit quality while meeting organic and sustainable farming requirements.”
