Crystal Crop Protection Ltd has launched six innovations for the kharif 2026 season. A media statement said these six innovations strengthen Crystal Crop Protection’s leadership across key crop segments by offering integrated solutions for disease, weed, insect and nutrition management, helping farmers improve productivity, reduce cultivation costs and enhance profitability.The statement said Crystal has introduced ‘Samorian’ for soybean, featuring a patented three-way mode of action against grasses and broadleaf weeds. Addressing complex weed challenges in maize, Crystal has launched its patented combination herbicide ‘Takuro’, which offers three-layer weed management with rapid systemic action and long-lasting residual control.In its paddy fungicide portfolio, Crystal has introduced ‘Xeberia’ . This provides multi-site protection against fungal and bacterial diseases, along with the dual-action fungicide ‘MAXentra’, which delivers broad-spectrum disease control across multiple crop stages.Comprehensive strategyTogether, they offer a comprehensive disease management strategy for healthier crops, improved grain quality and stronger yield potential.Crystal has introduced ‘Valtruva’, an advanced cotton insecticide powered by smart triple action technology. The statement said ‘Valtruva’ delivers rapid knockdown, broad-spectrum control of major sucking pests and extended residual protection. By reducing spray frequency while ensuring season-long crop protection, the innovation helps cotton growers improve operational efficiency, protect yields and maximize farm productivity.Crystal has also launched GreenAg patented organic smart nutrition solution ‘KGR-T’, powered by effervescent tablet delivery system and extended nutrient release technologies. It improves nutrient-use efficiency, enhances flowering and fruiting, strengthens crop resilience and supports better-quality yields.Quoting Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Crystal Crop Protection, the statement said: “Indian agriculture is evolving rapidly. Climate uncertainty, changing pest dynamics and rising expectations from every acre demand a new generation of agricultural innovation. At Crystal, we believe innovation must solve real challenges in the farmer’s field while remaining practical, accessible and affordable. These six technologies reflect our commitment to helping farmers improve productivity, profitability and long-term sustainability.”Extensive field testsSohit Satyawali, Chief Business Officer, Brands Business, Crystal Crop Protection, said every innovation in this portfolio has been developed after extensive field validation across diverse agro-climatic regions to address the evolving needs of Indian farmers.“While solutions like ‘Takuro’ introduce a new benchmark in weed management for maize, ‘KGR-T’ reflects our commitment to advancing crop nutrition through next-generation technologies. Together with our latest fungicide and insecticide innovations, these launches strengthen our ability to offer farmers and channel partners a comprehensive portfolio that delivers on the promise of building profitable farms,” Satyawali said.Published on July 14, 2026