Crystal Crop Protection Ltd. and global agriculture company Corteva have entered into a collaboration and supply agreement to develop, manufacture and commercialize new crop protection formulations and mixtures for the Indian market, aiming to provide farmers with more effective solutions against pests and weeds.
Under the partnership, Corteva will provide technical-grade active ingredients, while Crystal Crop Protection will be responsible for developing formulations, manufacturing and marketing the products in India. The companies said the collaboration is designed to accelerate the introduction of science-based crop protection technologies that improve farm productivity and support sustainable agriculture.
Crystal Crop Protection Chairman and Managing Director Ankur Aggarwal said the partnership would enable faster development of farmer-centric solutions to tackle major pest and weed challenges across key crops. He added that the collaboration reflects the company's continued focus on innovation and delivering effective technologies to Indian growers.
India cultivates nearly 48 million hectares of rice and over 13 million hectares of cotton, besides large areas under horticultural crops such as chilli, tomato, brinjal, okra and pomegranate. These crops are frequently affected by sucking pests, caterpillars, mites and diverse weed species, leading to significant yield losses and reduced farm profitability.
The companies noted that India's diverse agro-climatic conditions and increasing pest pressure underscore the need for reliable, safe and cost-effective crop protection solutions tailored to local farming conditions. They emphasized that science-led innovations can play a crucial role in improving crop productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices.
Subroto Geed, President – South Asia, Corteva, said the collaboration combines the technological strengths and market capabilities of both companies to deliver advanced crop protection solutions that help farmers manage evolving pest and weed challenges while building resilient farming systems.
The agreement reinforces the commitment of both organizations to advancing agricultural innovation and supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of Indian agriculture through improved crop protection technologies.