Raipur, June 2026: Today, Corteva announced the introduction of Mavilon™ a breakthrough granular insecticide designed to shift rice pest management from reactive to proactive. Corteva unveiled the product at a launch event in Hyderabad, where CEO Chuck Magro joined customers, channel partners, and key stakeholders to mark the occasion.
Rice in India is a daily staple central to the agri economy. Yet across rice-growing regions, farmers face a persistent and costly threat. Pests like Brown Planthopper (BPH) and stem borer cause crop stress, yield loss, and reduced grain quality. Most farmers manage these pests reactively, spraying only after infestation is visible. This approach has real limitations. Delayed detection means damage is often already underway before action is taken. Labor shortages at peak periods, combined with dependence on rain-free windows, add further operational uncertainty at critical moments in the crop cycle.
Applied once at 30–35 days after transplanting, Mavilon™ begins protecting the crop before visible damage occurs. Its innovative granular formulation delivers up to 60 days of control against BPH and up to 15 days against stem borer. This helps safeguard the crop through its most yield-critical phases. By intervening early, Mavilon™ helps farmers stay ahead of pest pressure rather than responding to it.
The benefits extend beyond protection. By reducing dependence on repeated foliar sprays, Mavilon™ cuts operational complexity and the need for last-minute interventions. Farmers gain greater control over their operations, higher and more predictable outcomes each season.
Mavilon™ furthers Corteva’s commitment to scientific and sustainable crop protection solutions that safeguard crop health and strengthen grower profitability across India.
About Corteva Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) is a global pure-play agriculture company that combines industry-leading innovation, high-touch customer engagement and operational execution to profitably deliver solutions for the world’s most pressing agriculture challenges. Corteva generates advantaged market preference through its unique distribution strategy, together with its balanced and globally diverse mix of seed, crop protection, and digital products and services. With some of the most recognized brands in agriculture and a technology pipeline well positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers, while working with stakeholders throughout the food system as it fulfills its promise to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. More information can be found at www.corteva.com.
