Agrochemical industry

Agrochemicals are substances manufactured through chemical or biochemical processes containing the
active ingredient in a definite concentration along with other materials which improve its performance and
increase safety
Segments

Insecticides

Fungicides

Herbicides

Bio pesticides

Nematocides

Rodenticides

Acaricides
Herbicides

Pre Emergence

Post Emergence
Mode of action

Contact-paraquate

Translocate (Systemic)-glyphosate,trazine
Insecticides

Stomach

Contact

Lures

Insect growth regulator

Fungicides

Protectant-Mancozeb

Systemic-Propiconazole
Industry Structure

Technical Grade Manufacturer

Formulator

Distributor

Key Trends

Focus on developing environmental friendly molecules

Brand building

Strategic Alliance

Private labelling
Growth Drivers

Growth in food demand

Limited farm Land

Growth in horticulture sector

Increasing awareness
Major Challenges

High cost of R & D

Genetically Modified seed

Need for efficient distribution systems

Support for Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Rising demand for organic farming

Counterfeit Products:
Opportunities

Scope for increase in usage

Huge export potential

Patent expiry

Product portfolio expansion

Pest Management

Cultural

Mechanical

Physical

Biological

Quarantine and exclusion

Genetic

Chemical

Pesticides Poisoning

Acute

Chronic

Hazard

Risk

Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)

Risk

Toxicity
Volatile
Flammability
Corrosiveness
Product handling special during mixing
Accumulation of a. i.
Weather condition
Spray equipment condition
State of mind and health
Training
Precaution taken

Symptoms
Fatigue
Sweating
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Blurred vision
Coma

Management

Select low toxic chemicals

Read and follow user manual/label

Mix and apply according to direction given

Clean up any accident spills immediately

Wear appropriate PPE(personal protective equipment)-boot,apron,gloves,goggle,face shield

Clean spray tank immediately after application

Read MSDS

Immediately consult doctor in case of any symptoms observed.