Bayer launches new fungicide to control sheath blight in paddy

Felujit, a fungicide launched by Bayer in India

Bayer has announced the launch of Felujit, an innovative fungicide designed to provide protection to all plant parts against sheath blight in paddy cultivation. The product will be available across key rice-growing states in the country starting from July, the company said in a statement.

Felujit with its unique formulation combining Penflufen and Tebuconazole will help farmers manage the persistent disease of sheath blight, which has origins in the soil. It effectively inhibits the growth of sheath blight by its dual mode of action throughout the entire body of the plant upon application, providing farmers with a reliable solution that enhances crop yields and quality, Bayer said.

A single spray of Felujit offers superior efficacy that lasts more than twice the current market standards. This means farmers can achieve effective disease control without the burden of multiple applications, saving both time and labor costs, the company said.

“Felujit is a highly effective solution for farmers, offering excellent control over sheath blight while streamlining their farming practices. Given the critical role of paddy in global food security, our innovation empowers farmers to manage disease effectively with fewer applications, optimizing their resources and enhancing their profitability amidst rising agricultural challenges”,

said Mohan Babu, Cluster Commercial Lead, Crop Science Division of Bayer in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Felujit’s unique selling proposition lies in its dual-action formulation, combining the strengths of two active ingredients to tackle Rhizoctonia, the main organism causing sheath blight.

Available in convenient sizes of 320 ml and 1 litre, Felujit is poised to become an essential tool in the fight against sheath blight, Bayer said.

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Published on July 11, 2025