India's Insecticides Ltd joins forces with Corteva Agriscience to release a groundbreaking paddy insecticide called "SPARCLE" to benefit rice farmers across the board.
Insecticides (India) Limited, in collaboration with global agri-innovation leader Corteva Agriscience, has announced the launch of SPARCLE, a broad-spectrum insecticide designed to protect rice crops from the harmful brown plant hopper pest and improve overall yields [1][2][5].
The new product is set to offer Indian farmers a reliable solution to combat this major rice pest, thereby safeguarding crop health and enhancing productivity [1][2][5]. By controlling the brown plant hopper, SPARCLE is expected to contribute significantly to food security and income enhancement for farmers across the country.
SPARCLE's benefits extend beyond pest control, as it also strengthens the rice crop protection portfolio of Insecticides India. As a broad-spectrum insecticide, SPARCLE offers farmers a comprehensive pest management solution, thanks to its advanced chemistry from Corteva and Insecticides India's extensive distribution network and farmer relationships [2].
The collaboration between the two companies is part of a broader commitment to deliver science-backed, performance-oriented, and farmer-friendly crop protection solutions [6]. Corteva Agriscience, known for its leadership in agricultural innovation, and Insecticides (India) Limited, focused on driving farmer-centric innovations and sustainable solutions, are working together to transform Indian agriculture [4].
Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director of Insecticides (India) Limited, described the collaboration with Corteva Agriscience as a significant milestone, emphasizing the potential for SPARCLE to help farmers improve crop yield, quality, and profitability [7].
SPARCLE is not limited to rice crops, as it is intended for effective and long-duration control of different types of mites in various crops. This versatility makes SPARCLE an essential tool in the fight against harmful pests across Indian agriculture [3].
With the launch of SPARCLE, IIL positions itself as a complete crop solution provider and partner to farmers, enhancing trust and uptake of innovative products like SPARCLE [3][4]. The first publication of the news article was on August 14, 2025 [8].
References:
- The Hindu BusinessLine
- Business Standard
- The Economic Times
- Corteva Agriscience Press Release
- Pest Management India
- The Financial Express
- India Today
- The Times of India
- The collaboration between Corteva Agriscience and Insecticides (India) Limited in launching SPARCLE extends industry partnerships, demonstrating a commitment to investing in advanced technology for enhancing food security and farmer incomes through science-backed solutions in space-and-astronomy, finance, and business.
- By offering a broad-spectrum insecticide solution, SPARCLE not only protects rice crops from the brown plant hopper pest but also strengthens Insecticides India's rice crop protection portfolio, providing farmers with a comprehensive business solution for pest management.
- SPARCLE's versatility as an effective and long-duration control product for different types of mites in various crops positions Insecticides (India) Limited as a complete crop solution provider, attracting trust and uptake of innovative technology among farmers across multiple industries.
