India: Dhanuka Agritech Unveils New Herbicide for Sugarcane

By Krishi Jagran|20 September 2023

Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. has introduced a new herbicide called Tizom, designed to assist sugarcane farmers in effectively managing weed infestations, ultimately boosting their profitability, according to Krishi Jagran.

This innovative herbicide has been developed in collaboration with Japan’s Nissan Chemical Corporation and is specifically tailored for the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, with plans to expand to other regions in the near future.

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Tizom boasts two key active ingredients: Halosulfuron Methyl at 6% concentration and Metribuzin at 50% WG. Together, these components provide a powerful solution for controlling a wide spectrum of weeds, including narrow leaf weeds, broadleaf weeds, and the problematic Cyperus rotundus.

One of the standout features of Tizom is its precision in targeting and eradicating weeds while leaving sugarcane crops unharmed. Moreover, it offers extended weed control, creating a weed-free environment that persists over an extended period, thereby significantly benefiting farmers.

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Krishi Jagran is the pioneer agricultural magazine in India, which has entered the "LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS" for being the largest circulated agri-rural magazine in the country with a combined readership of more than 10 million. See all author stories here.

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