Corteva Agriscience creates awareness on pest control among farmers in Nellore
Corteva Agriscience is promoting its new granular insecticide, Mavilon, to rice farmers in Nellore, India. The product aims to reduce the need for repeated spraying by providing long-lasting protection against pests.
Why it matters
Agricultural innovations that reduce labor and chemical application frequency are critical for improving crop yields and sustainability in developing economies.
Corteva Agriscience, an American pure-play agriculture company, has brought together farmers, agronomists, scientists and local community leaders in Nellore to showcase the performance of its innovative granular insecticide for rice, Mavilon.
The demonstration has created awareness on how to protect crops from damaging pests without repeated spray applications. The farmers saw stronger crop stands, healthier tillers, improved grain filling and fields that remained protected during some of the crop’s most critical growth stages.
“Unlike conventional approaches where farmers react after pests appear, Mavilon enables growers to stay ahead of the threat. Designed for a one-time application at 30-35 days after transplanting, Mavilon safeguards crop potential before significant damage occurs,” the company said.
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