Arqivo has announced the official India launch of CIALIS™, a revolutionary patented pre-emergent herbicide specifically engineered for paddy cultivation. This launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide innovation-led solutions for modern agriculture, offering farmers a high-performance tool to protect their crops during the most critical stages of growth.
Redefining Early Weed Control
Weed competition during the early establishment phase is one of the primary challenges in paddy farming, often leading to significant yield losses. CIALIS™ addresses this by utilizing a unique Suspo-Emulsion (SE) formulation, combining two powerful active ingredients to ensure a clean start for the crop.
Technical Specifications at a Glance:
- Composition: Sulfentrazone 19% + Pretilachlor 28.5% w/w SE.
- Application Stage: Pre-emergence.
- Weed Spectrum: Comprehensive control across grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds.
- Primary Benefit: Eliminates early weed competition to support uniform crop establishment and vigorous growth.
A Landmark Launch Event
The grand launch of CIALIS™ was hosted by the senior leadership team of Tagros Arqivo, underscoring the product's strategic importance to the Indian agricultural market. The event featured insights from:
- Malakajappa Sarawad - VP Sales & Marketing
- Mr. Chandra Shekar Nagthan - GM Sales & Marketing, South India
- Dr. Sridhar - GM, Product Pipeline Management
- Mr. D. Jai Chandra - ZBM, Karnataka
- Mr. Raghu Raju - RDM, South Karnataka
- Mr. Sai Goutham - Manager, Strategy & Marketing
"CIALIS™ represents a differentiated, science-driven solution," said the leadership team during the unveiling. "By bringing this patented technology to India for the first time, we are reinforcing our commitment to helping farmers achieve higher productivity through advanced crop protection."
Innovation-Led Agriculture
As a patented innovation, CIALIS™ stands out in the market for its specialized delivery system and broad-spectrum efficacy. It is designed not just to kill weeds, but to provide a foundational environment where paddy crops can thrive without the stress of nutrient and water competition from invasive species.
