It is undeniable facts that high-quality crop production is hindered due to the attack of fungi and insects; this affects food security contributing to the high cost of food in Ghana.
To alleviate this and protect crops from fungi and insects for high-quality crop protection, Syngenta a global CP manufacturer in collaboration with, Miqdadi Limited have launched two crop protection products, Ortiva 250SC and Eforia 045ZC onto the Ghana market.
Ortiva is a broad-spectrum contact and systemic fungicide designed to combat various diseases, including botrytis, rust, anthracnose, ring spot, ascochyta and downy mildew in vegetables, field crops and fruit trees. It can also be used for post-harvest treatment some fruit crops.
Eforia 045ZC, on the other hand, is an insecticide known for its fast action and high efficiency against a wide range of adult insects and their larvae. It offers a fast acting with unique trans-systemic and knockdown effect providing growers a versatile pest solution for all crop type.
These two products were launched simultaneously by Syngenta in collaboration with Miqdadi on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Tomreik Hotel in East Lagon.
During the launch, Kinsley Adade, the country manager of Syngenta, provided detailed insights into Ortiva. He described it as a powerful solution for protecting crops against numerous diseases.
Ortiva contains the active ingredient Azoxystrobin, which is registered in over ninety-two countries and is suitable for more than 120 different crops.
Adade emphasized that Ortiva ensures excellent disease control and boasts unique systematic properties that enhance its effectiveness.
He further elaborated on the benefits that Syngenta offers with Ortiva, stating that the product not only improves water stress tolerance and root development but also enhances disease control, photosynthesis, and nitrogen utilization in the soil.
Adade highlighted that Ortiva significantly contributes to extending the shelf life of crops, keeping the leaves green for longer periods, and providing efficient photosynthetic value.
According to Mr. Adade Ortiva leads to higher yields and better-quality produce.
Speaking to Agric Today at the launch, Mr. Adade explained that the optimal use of Ortiva involves applying it preventively or curatively, advising that it is more effective to address disease early on to mitigate the risk of yield or quality loss. He recommended applying Ortiva at the early stages of a disease attack for the best results.
Mr. Adade also discussed the composition of Ortiva, which consists of fifty percent water, twenty-five percent active ingredients, and twenty-five percent composed of antifoaming agents, biocides, adjuvants, antifreeze agents, and dispensing agents. This well-balanced formulation is designed to maximize the product’s efficacy and safety.
Mr. Adade emphasized Syngenta’s commitment to providing top notch products tailored to support growers through the partners such as Miqdadi. He urged farmers to patronize crop protection solutions from Syngenta which would assure them of good yields which would be of high quality suited for the global market.
During the presentation of Eforia 045ZC, Jose Delmare Kouassi, the customer marketing manager for Syngenta West and Central Africa, explained that this product is specifically designed for pest control in vegetables and other field crops
He highlighted that Eforia is rapidly absorbed by leaves once sprayed, providing a lasting effect while providing effective pest control. The product is effective against various chewing and sucking pests, including aphids, fruit flies, and Lepidoptera, among many others.
Kouassi also shared important information regarding the application of Eforia. He indicated that it should be applied 20 to 30 days after sowing.
He stressed the importance of following the label instructions carefully for optimal results. He emphasized safety and insisted that users wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during application.
