Agroworld Apr 2025
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Overcoming Weather & Disease Challenges in Vegetable and Durian Farming
This month, we spotlight key advancements in crop protection and nutrition that help farmers tackle the real-world challenges of climate stress and disease.
With the increasing challenges from extreme weather and disease outbreaks, farmers need dependable solutions to protect crops and secure productivity. Advansia delivers a range of science-based products to tackle issues like fruit cracking, flower drop, and fungal infections—all while supporting long-term sustainable farming.
VALIS-M: Fast, Effective Control Against Phytophthora (Late Blight)
VALIS-M is a next-generation fungicide developed to control Phytophthora (late blight), a common issue in tomatoes and fruiting vegetables, especially under humid, rainy conditions.
Benefits:
- Prevents leaf and fruit rot
- Broad-spectrum, fast-acting fungicidal action
- Best applied in early disease stages
Always follow label instructions for safe and optimal application.
MULTISUC + A-PlusCal: Improve Flower Retention & Reduce Fruit Cracking
Extreme weather can cause flower drop and cracking in long beans and brinjal. This powerful duo helps maintain plant health and improve harvest quality.
MULTISUC (Seaweed Biostimulant):
- Enriched with natural seaweed extract & amino acids
- Promotes flower set and plant vitality
A-PlusCal (Calcium Nitrate):
- Strengthens cell walls, reduces cracking
- Enhances resistance during flowering & early fruiting
Recommended Dosage:
- MULTISUC: 20 ml / 20L water
- A-PlusCal: 20 g / 20L water
Proven to boost pod uniformity and yield, especially in wet conditions.
Durian Tree Trunk Protection (Valifenalate + Mancozeb
Durian trees are vulnerable to trunk canker during rainy seasons. This fungicidal coating helps prevent disease entry through cuts or bark damage.
Benefits:
- Shields trunk from pathogens
- Forms a long-lasting protective barrier
- Controls Phytophthora palmivora infection
- Enhances long-term disease resistance
Application:
- Mix 100 ml Valifenalate + 50 g Mancozeb / 20L water
- Apply on clean, dry trunk areas
- Ideal 2–3 days before expected rain
Summary
From early disease control with VALIS-M, to yield enhancement with MULTISUC + A-PlusCal, and stem protection with Valifenalate + Mancozeb, Advansia’s proven solutions help farmers improve crop quality, reduce losses, and farm sustainably in today’s changing environment.
Follow us as we highlight these essential tools and their impact on sustainable farming practices.
