Collaboration to develop and commercialize new formulations and mixtures

Crystal Crop Protection Limited, a premier research-driven agriculture input company, and Corteva, a global pure-play agriculture company combining industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement, and operational execution, have entered into a collaboration and supply agreement to develop and commercialize new crop protection formulations and mixtures. Under this collaboration, both Crystal Crop Protection and Corteva will work together to develop, manufacture, and market relevant crop protection products in India. While Corteva will provide access to technical-grade active ingredients, Crystal will develop, formulate, manufacture, and commercialize the products in the Indian market.

Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director, Crystal Crop Protection, said:

“We are pleased to collaborate with Corteva in developing new formulations and mixtures. This collaboration will help accelerate the availability of effective and farmer-centric solutions that support growers in managing key pest and weed challenges.”

Today, India cultivates approximately 48 million hectares of rice and over 13 million hectares of cotton, along with significant acreage under horticultural crops such as chilli, tomato, brinjal, okra, and pomegranate, among others. These crops are frequently affected by sucking pests, caterpillar pests, mites, and diverse weed flora, resulting in yield losses and reduced farm profitability. The country’s varied climate and growing conditions make crop protection especially important for farmers. From shifting weather patterns to high pest and weed pressure across different regions, farmers require solutions that are reliable, safe, cost-effective, and tailored to local conditions.

Science-backed innovations and advanced technologies can play a vital role in helping farmers protect their crops, improve productivity, and promote more sustainable agricultural practices.

Subroto Geed, President – South Asia, Corteva, said:

“This collaboration reflects Corteva’s commitment to advancing science-led innovation that addresses the evolving needs of Indian agriculture. By bringing together complementary strengths in technology, product development, and market execution, we aim to deliver effective crop protection solutions that help farmers manage key pest and weed challenges, improve productivity, and build more resilient farming systems.” Crystal Crop Protection is one of India’s leading agrochemical innovators with strong capabilities in intellectual property creation, while Corteva’s farmer-first approach enables agricultural communities to build resilience, safeguard their land, and meet rising food demand while nurturing the soil for future generations.

This agreement between Crystal Crop Protection and Corteva reaffirms the commitment of both organizations to advancing agricultural innovation and supporting the long-term success of Indian farmers.