New Delhi, October 8, 2026: Dhanuka Agritech Limited has launched Fujita, a systemic fungicide designed to provide effective control of rice blast disease in paddy crops. Rice blast, caused by the fungus Pyricularia oryzae, is one of the major fungal diseases affecting rice cultivation and can significantly impact crop health and yield when not managed effectively. The launch further strengthens Dhanuka Agritech’s portfolio of crop protection solutions for paddy farmers across India.
Fujita has been introduced to support both preventive and curative management of rice blast, particularly leaf blast and neck blast. As a systemic fungicide, the product is designed to provide protection within the plant and help farmers manage the disease at critical stages of crop growth. Effective and timely control of rice blast is important for maintaining healthy rice plants and protecting the yield potential of paddy crops.
Commenting on the launch, the management of Dhanuka Agritech Limited said that rice blast remains an important disease challenge in paddy cultivation and that effective disease management is essential for maintaining crop health and protecting yield potential. The company said Fujita has been developed to provide systemic protection against rice blast and support farmers in managing the disease effectively. 
The company further stated that the launch of Fujita reflects its continued focus on technology-led crop protection solutions aimed at addressing key crop health challenges faced by Indian farmers. With the new fungicide, Dhanuka Agritech is expanding its paddy crop portfolio and offering farmers an additional solution for managing one of the most significant fungal diseases affecting rice production.
Rice blast can affect different parts of the crop, with leaf blast reducing plant vigour and neck blast potentially affecting panicle development and grain formation. Timely identification and appropriate disease management are therefore important for protecting crop performance. Fujita is positioned as a solution to support farmers in their efforts to maintain healthier paddy crops and achieve better harvest outcomes.
The launch comes as crop protection technologies continue to play an important role in improving farm productivity and reducing losses caused by diseases. Through products such as Fujita, Dhanuka Agritech aims to provide farmers with solutions that combine technology and crop-specific disease management to address evolving agricultural challenges.
