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Fertilizer for Rice and Crop Protection Solutions

Rice faces weeds, borers, planthoppers, and fungal diseases. CHICO supplies fertilizer for rice and a range of crop protection products for distributors.

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Rice Weeds, Pests, and Diseases

Weeds are a constant pressure in paddy fields. Barnyard grass, sedges, and broadleaf weeds compete with rice for nutrients and light. Herbicide choice depends on whether the field is direct seeded or transplanted. You'll need a program that handles grasses, sedges, and broadleaves without harming the crop.

Insect pests vary by region and season. Stem borers and leaf rollers damage tillers and leaves. Planthoppers and leafhoppers suck sap and can transmit viruses. Snails can be a problem in some paddies. Monitoring is key because pest pressure shifts with water management and crop stage.

Fungal and bacterial diseases reduce grain fill and quality. Rice blast, sheath blight, and bacterial leaf streak are common. Seed treatments help with early season damping off. Foliar fungicides protect the canopy during heading. A balanced fertilizer program supports plant health, but it doesn't replace fungicide timing.

CHICO products listing rice

Herbicides

Fungicides

Plant growth regulators

Insecticides

Biostimulants

Season Program for Rice

Seed and Seedling Stage
Use a seed treatment fungicide like Fludioxonil + Metalaxyl-M to protect against rice blight. Apply a starter fertilizer or biostimulant to support root growth. Watch for early weeds after emergence.
Vegetative Stage
Apply pre-emergence or early post-emergence herbicides such as Pretilachlor + Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl or Penoxsulam + Ethoxysulfuron. Monitor for stem borers and leaf rollers. Foliar insecticides with Chlorantraniliprole fit here.
Flowering Stage
Protect the flag leaf and panicle with fungicides like Azoxystrobin + Difenoconazole or Propiconazole + Tricyclazole. Control planthoppers with Dinotefuran + Pymetrozine. Maintain potassium nutrition.
Grain Fill to Harvest
Late season diseases like false smut need attention. Use a fungicide with Prochloraz-manganese if pressure is high. Avoid nitrogen spikes. A biostimulant can help grain fill under stress.

Distributor Questions on Rice

Which herbicides cover paddy field weed control?

CHICO offers several rice herbicide combinations. Penoxsulam + Ethoxysulfuron, Cyhalofop-butyl + Penoxsulam, and Pretilachlor + Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl cover grasses, sedges, and broadleaves. Check your registered product label for local use.

Can I get a rice insecticide for stem borers and planthoppers?

Yes. Chlorantraniliprole + Monosultap targets stem borers and leaf rollers. Dinotefuran + Pymetrozine and Nitenpyram + Pymetrozine work on planthoppers and leafhoppers. Confirm the pest spectrum with your registrant.

Do you supply fertilizer for rice along with crop protection?

We supply bio amino acid fertilizers and biostimulants that fit rice nutrition. They support soil health and stress tolerance. They're not a replacement for NPK, but they complement a standard fertilizer program.

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