Best Agrolife Ltd launches Penoxsulam herbicide and Pyraclostrobin fungicide in India

Indian pesticide company Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) has made significant progress by launching innovative formulations in the field of paddy herbicides and fungicides in India.

In the field of paddy herbicides, BAL has obtained the domestic production registration of a terpolymer formulation Orisulam, Bispyribac-sodium 0.25% + Penoxsulam 0.25% + Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl 0.20% GR, which belongs to the ALS inhibitor category and can effectively block the synthesis of amino acids required for weed growth. It has excellent control effect on herbaceous, broad-leaved and sedge weeds. It is a broad-spectrum herbicide that can be used in paddy before, early and after emergence.

Orisulam is used for the upcoming Kharif season in the form of granules for flexible and convenient application. The annual commercial potential of the rice herbicide sector in India is estimated to be as high as Rs 200 crore (about $240 million), and BAL is expected to get a piece of the pie with Orisulam products.

In the field of fungicides, BAL has also obtained the registration of a compound formulation, Boscalid 25.2% + Pyraclostrobin 12.8% WG, which can effectively control downy mildew and powdery mildew on specialty crops such as grapes.

In addition to these new products, BAL has recently acquired several patented formulations such as Defender, Tricolor, Warden Extra and Shot Down, adding to its growing portfolio. It is worth mentioning that Defender is an innovative formulation for Nilaparvata legen, which has breakthrough significance. In addition, the company also registered 95% of the technical Fomesafen.