Shinwa proven to protect chilli crops in AP: IIL

Hyderabad: Insecticides (India) Ltd (IIL), a crop protection and nutrition company said Japan’s patented insecticide Shinwa has emerged as a potent solution for lepidopteran pests and thrips in chilli farms of Andhra Pradesh.

IIL introduced the insecticide to Indian market in April 2022 through collaboration with Nissan Chemical Corporation. India is the world’s largest producer, consumer, and exporter of chillies, with 40 per cent of the world’s area under cultivation. Investment of Rs 2.5-3 lakh per hectare goes into the cultivation of chillies. In 2021, T parvispinusis, a thrips variant led to loss of around 0.36 million hectares of chilli crop in the farms across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

V K Garg, vice president and Head - Southern Region, IIL, spoke on Shinwa’s effectiveness in both high and low temperatures. He highlighted the product’s quick absorption on crop surfaces, particularly advantageous in rainy conditions. “Shinwa’s fast-acting nature halts target pests from damaging crops, leading to their demise within hours of application. The product has garnered excellent responses across the country, especially in the southern market, where IIL’s team has worked tirelessly with farmers to ensure these technologies reach small and marginal farmers, maximising their yields,” Garg said.

D Channa Rao from Mondikunta Village in Penubally Mandal emphasised the critical role of timely pesticide application. He said, “Pests are a major worry for us chilli farmers, and it has affected us for years. The solution lies in the use of the right crop protection products, such as Shinwa insecticide, in recommended dosage.” He further added that along with the quality and quantity, the timing of insecticide application is critical for proper crop growth and control. Shinwa has a recommended dose of 160 ml per acre.