Godrej Agrovet in India partners with Japan's Ishihara to launch the first corn-specific herbicide Tolpyralate 40% SC.

Published 2025년 9월 5일

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Core tip: According to a report from the Chinese website of World Agrochemical Network, recently, Godrej Agrovet Limited in India successfully launched its first specialized herbicide product for corn, Ashitaka (Tolpyralate 40% SC). This product, developed in collaboration with ISK Japan (Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha), provides an innovative solution to the long-standing problem of controlling gramineous and broadleaf weeds faced by Indian corn growers. It is understood that weed infestation is particularly prominent during the early growth stage of corn, causing severe impacts on corn yield. As the corn planting area in India continues to expand, the precise application of Ashitaka during the 2-4 leaf stage of weeds can achieve effective weed control results.

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Corn: A Strategic Choice for Diversifying India's Agriculture For a long time, India's agricultural development model has primarily relied on two staple crops, rice and wheat, which have played a crucial role in ensuring food security, sustaining farmers' livelihoods, and supporting the public procurement system. However, with groundwater resources depleting, monsoon rainfall patterns becoming increasingly unstable, and growing food surpluses putting pressure on the public distribution system, the sustainability of this traditional grain-dominated development model is facing severe challenges. In this context, agricultural diversification has transitioned from an optional strategy to a development necessity, with corn being re-emphasized as a strategic crop. The value of corn goes far beyond that of ordinary grains. As an important feed ingredient, corn supports the development of the poultry industry; in the industrial sector, corn is a key raw material for the starch and ethanol ...

Source: Foodmate