Historical Legacy and Key Product Formulations
Excel Crop Care played a vital role in domestic manufacturing of essential technical-grade pesticides, reducing reliance on imported crop protection chemistries.
Following its integration with Sumitomo Chemical India, its product range continues to provide cost-effective solutions for broad-acre farming.
- Insecticides: Long-standing technical formulations including Chlorpyrifos, Profenofos, Fenpropathrin, and Quinalphos.
- Fungicides: Protective dithiocarbamates and systemic triazole formulations controlling foliar blights and rusts.
- Herbicides: Selective and non-selective weed control chemistries registered for plantation and field crops.
- Post-harvest & storage: Aluminum phosphide formulations historically utilized for grain warehouse fumigation under strict government oversight.
Responsible Agrochemical Stewardship and Safe Use
Safe handling of technical agrochemicals requires adherence to registered dosages, correct equipment calibration, and personal protection.
Adhering to integrated pest management practices preserves beneficial predatory insects while managing chemical tolerance.
- Purchase genuine products exclusively from licensed retail agro-dealers with verified batch details.
- Wear personal protective gear including gloves, boots, mask, and goggles during spray handling and application.
- Observe manufacturer withholding intervals before harvesting produce for domestic consumption or export.
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Common questions
What happened to Excel Crop Care Limited?
Excel Crop Care was successfully merged into Sumitomo Chemical India Limited, combining indigenous manufacturing with advanced Japanese chemistries.
What major agrochemical products were developed by Excel Crop Care?
Key products include technical-grade Chlorpyrifos, Profenofos, Glyphosate formulations, and sulfur-based crop care products.
Where can farmers check official guidelines for these agrochemicals?
Official usage instructions and safety guidelines are published on the container leaflets approved by the CIBRC.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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