Agrochemicals firm Insecticides India Ltd (IIL) today said it has tied up with Japan’s Nihon Nohyaku Co Ltd for launching new generation insecticides for different crops under the brand name SUZUKA.

IIL plans to introduce one more brand HAKKO, an insecticide for BPH, in paddy crop.

“Under this tie-up, IIL would market SUZUKA, the new generation insecticide flubendiamide 20 per cent SG of Nihon Nohyaku, Japan, which is an effective solution for control of lepidopteran pests in different crops such as pulses, vegetables and paddy,” a company statement said.

This will add another feather to the company’s ‘Tractor’ brand range of products, further strengthening the product kitty with the latest technology products.

Other product Hakko, Buprofezin 25 per cent SC, an insecticide for control of BPH in paddy, will also be launched in tie-up with the Japanese major.

“Suzuka is an important product for farmers of MP, especially for rabi crops like gram and other vegetables. We always endeavour to bring the new technology products to the farmers within their reach,” IIL MD Rajesh Aggarwal said.

IIL has emerged as a front-line performer in India’s crop care market, with a top line of Rs 988.15 crore in 2015-16 as against Rs 964.19 crore in 2014-15.

It has formulation facilities in Chopanki (Rajasthan), Samba and Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) and Dahej (Gujarat).

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