BASF Expands Crop Protection Portfolio in India with Melyra® and Inveris® Gold

BASF Agricultural Solutions announced the launch of two new crop protection products, Melyra® fungicide and Inveris® Gold insecticide, specifically designed to help Indian farmers improve crop productivity while managing pests and diseases more effectively.

Enhancing Crop Health with Melyra®:
Melyra® is a next-generation, broad-spectrum fungicide that utilizes BASF’s novel isopropanol-azole molecule, Revysol® Active, to provide effective disease control and resistance management. Additionally, it is co-formulated with pyraclostrobin to deliver AgCelence® benefits, which help enhance crop performance and overall plant vitality. This product is suitable for several crops, including soybean, groundnut, cotton, tomato, and chilli.

Broad-Spectrum Protection with Inveris® Gold:
Inveris® Gold is an insecticide featuring dual actives that offer broad-spectrum control against various piercing and sucking pests, such as whiteflies, aphids, jassids, leaf miners, mites, and thrips. It is designed to be compatible with integrated pest management programs and is suitable for vegetable crops like cucumber, brinjal, okra, tomato, and chilli.

Commitment to Sustainable Innovation:
According to Giridhar Ranuva, Director of BASF Agricultural Solutions India, these new solutions are tailored to meet local agronomic needs. The launch represents BASF’s ongoing investment in research and development, aimed at helping farmers address pest and disease pressure, manage resistance, and boost productivity in a sustainable manner.