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1 Crop Care SUGARCANE GUIDE 2016 LOOK INSIDE: Product profiles, crop advice, pest, weed and disease updates. REASONS why we have have your sugarcane covered WIN WIN Find out how you can WIN a CROPLANDS 100 LITRE CropPak. Grow with confidence.

2 This season s FEATURE PRODUCTS Effective fungal disease control is an important factor in growing high quality sugarcane. So protect your crop from pineapple disease (Ceratocystis paradoxa),sugarcane smut (Sporisorium scitamineum), and orange rust (Puccinia kuehnii) this season with proven performers from Crop Care. at a glance OVERVIEW: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: SINKER is a highly systemic fungicide effective against primary infection of sugarcane smut, and pineapple disease in plant cane. It is a water soluble, easy to use formulation. 500g/L flutriafol OVERVIEW: SHIRTAN 120 provides excellent protection from pineapple sett rot. Trusted by cane growers for more than 40 years, it works well in cold weather and when germination is slower providing a stimulatory effect for more rapid germination and emergence. Shirtan 120 is formulated with a red dye to make checking coverage easier. EXTENDED DISEASE PROTECTION: MAXIMISE PERFORMANCE: Provides at least 130 days protection from sugarcane smut infection. Significantly reduces the level of secondary infection of sugarcane smut. Spray the setts via whole stalk or billet planters fitted with spray equipment in the planting chute. Ensure thorough coverage of the setts in the planting chute. Apply Sinker at a rate of 500mL/ha (or 7.5mL/100m row) in a minimum of 350L water/ha. The application rate is based on single row cane with a 1.5m row spacing. If row spacing varies from 1.5m then apply at the use rate according to ml/100m row. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: EXTENDED DISEASE PROTECTION: MAXIMISE PERFORMANCE: 120g/L mercury as methoxy ethyl mercuric chloride Provides up to 10 weeks protection. DO NOT use poor quality planting material, that is, cane with split stems, poorly cut cane with split and ragged ends, or piped cane. Ensure all chopping knives involved in harvesting the seed cane and planting the setts are clean and sharp to produce clean cuts. Spray nozzle configuration should be checked to ensure complete coverage of all cut surfaces. For use in dip planters ensure thorough wetting of the cut ends of the setts. For dipping small quantities of setts, use wire mesh baskets and dip for approximately 30 seconds. Whilst dipping move the setts about in the solution to ensure thorough wetting. When using dip or return spray planters, the solution should be discarded if it changes colour to black or becomes heavily contaminated with soil or trash. Use at a rate of 250mL/200L of water. Do not mix with other products. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE PRODUCTS VISIT:

3 Protecting your investment in land preparation and planting Glen PROFITABLE cane farming hinges on setting up the plant crop and laying the foundation for several productive cropping cycles. This includes land preparation for planting and protecting and managing that plant crop. For several years, Crop Care technical consultant Glen Tucker has worked closely with SRA (formerly BSES) researchers, extending the period of canegrub control from a single application of controlled release product to the plant crop. The latest advance registered this year, suscon maxi Intel, is a perfect fit for today s precision farming systems. One treatment with suscon maxi Intel granules at planting, first working or drill fill-in, covers the crop against canegrub damage for several years. Protecting your investment in land preparation and planting Intelligent Technology for 3 years against greyback, negatoria, consobrina and Bundaberg canegrub damage; and for 4 years against southern one-year and Childers canegrub damage. Applied to the plant crop, suscon maxi Intel gives growers the opportunity to reduce application time and labour; to maintain higher plant numbers, vigour and yield; to grow stronger ratoons and increase ratooning life; and to reduce potential offfarm loss compared with liquid alternatives. He said Crop Care promoted careful and precise placement of the granules for each farming system to target cane grubs. Canegrub species differ in their habit and feeding zone in the soil, so control products need different placement for different species. Planting depth also influences the ideal placement of suscon maxi Intel granule band in relation to the cane sett. The aim is to have the product in the target grubs feeding zone, with sufficient soil cover (at least 10cm of consolidated soil) above the insecticide band. He said that as well as careful placement for maximum canegrub control, there were important environmental considerations. Traces of imidacloprid the active ingredient in the majority of canegrub products have been found in runoff water at some sites. Mr Tucker said the advantage of suscon maxi Intel was the controlled release of imidacloprid from the granules over a number of years at a level toxic to canegrubs, but with minimum risk of being lost in runoff water. suscon maxi Intel s granular form also makes it easier to monitor and ensure that imidacloprid is placed where it is meant to be in the soil. Tucker A precision granule applicator is needed to apply an accurate dose of suscon maxi Intel granules in an even 15-20cm-wide band directly to the plant row. Several applicators are now available, which can be driven from the planting mechanism, or by a land wheel for applications at first working or drill fill-in. He said the land preparation stage was an ideal time for growers to plan ahead for applying suscon maxi Intel. If you are set up to plant deep (20cm or more), plan to put on suscon maxi Intel at drill fill-in, particularly for greyback grubs. If you plant shallow (15cm or less), plan to put it on in the planting operation. If planting depth is somewhere in between, there is some flexibility (for example at planting for 2-year grubs, and at first working or fill-in for greyback). Whatever the depth and time of application, always aim for a minimum of 10cm of consolidated cover above the granules when the row is finished and hilled up. For more detail on suitable application equipment, placement and calibration, refer to the suscon maxi Intel Manual, available from your supplier, the Crop Care website or Crop Care field staff. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WIN a Croplands 100L CropPak! $628 VALUE! For your chance to win a Croplands 100 litre CropPak (US100A), valued at $628, go to Here s the opportunity of the season! Simply go to the Crop Care website for an opportunity to win a fantastic Croplands CropPak with a 100 litre tank, 7.6 L/min Flojet pump, quality plumbing and suction filter, and a good spray lance. GO TO: FOR MORE INFORMATION

4 A new innovation in sustained control technology for cane growers from Crop Care. Important things to know about new suscon maxi Intel. New suscon maxi Intel is an innovative product that provides protection against greyback negatoria, consobrina and Bundaberg cane grub damage for three years, as well as Childers and southern one year canegrub damage for four years in sugarcane. Strengths: One application at planting can control a broad range of grub species for up to four years - a world first. Provides significant yield benefits and return on investment compared with untreated crops. Provides an alternative active to chlorpyrifos for control of cane grub pests. Releases the active, imidacloprid, slowly making it a safe and environmentally friendly product. Imidacloprid is a highly water soluble active, but the controlled release technology minimises release of the active in to the environment in rainfall events. Key Point: Can only be applied in the plant crop. Not suitable for use in ratoons. Application: Apply at rate of 10 to 15kg/ha. How to maximise performance: CONVENTIONAL PLANTING IN SINGLE ROWS: Should be applied directly to the soil through a precision granule applicator. Apply granules in a band 15-20cm wide across the centre of the row. Cover granules with at least 5cm of compacted soil or 10cm of loose soil at the time of application. DO NOT remove soil or disturb granules in subsequent cultivation. Bring in further covering soil as cane growth allows. Granules should be covered by 15-20cm of compacted soil once the row is finished and hilled up. CONVENTIONAL PLANTING IN DUAL ROWS (cane planted in dual rows in beds up to 2.1m apart): Apply with a precision granule applicator - granules should be placed in bands 15-20cm wide in each planting row. Similar amounts of product should be applied in each band (112.5g/100m row). Cover granules with at least 5cm of compacted soil or 10cm of loose soil at the time of application. Granules should be covered by 15-20cm of compacted soil once the row is finished and hilled up. DOUBLE DISK OPEN PLANTER (cane planted with minimum tillage planters eg. double disc opener planters, in single or dual rows): Apply with a precision granule applicator - granules should be placed in even bands at least 7cm wide in each planting row. In the case of dual rows, similar amounts of product should be applied in each band ( g/100m row). Granules should be covered by 10-15cm of soil when planting is completed. DO NOT remove soil or disturb granules in subsequent cultivation. Second Edition TECHNICAL MANUAL COMPREHENSIVE BROCHURE AVAILABLE

5 APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL PLANTING: Apply at planting: Mix granules with incoming soil behind the planter boards to form a layer 2-3cm deep and 15-20cm wide across the row. Granules may safely touch the sett. This method is most suitable where there is 20cm or less soil above the sett in the finished hilled row, and especially where Negatoria or Childers grub are a major local pest. Apply into the furrow: At first working: Apply granules in a band 15-20cm wide across the centre of the furrow and 2-5cm above the sett, depending on planting depth. This method is most suitable where there will be 17-20cm of soil above the sett in the finished hilled row, especially where greyback and other grubs occur together. At cutaway or drill fill-in: Apply granules in a band 15-20cm wide across the centre of the furrow and between 5-15cm above the sett depending on row depth. This method is recommended where there will be more than 20cm of soil above the sett in the finished hilled row, especially where greyback grub is the major pest. APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOUBLE DISC OPENER PLANTERS: Should be applied directly to the soil through a precision granule applicator. Apply granules in bands at least 7cm wide and 2-3cm thick in each planting row. Granules should be covered by 10-15cm of soil when planting is completed. DO NOT remove soil or disturb granules in subsequent cultivation.

6 HERBICIDE PROGRAM FOR SUGARCANE CROP STAGE Situation Product Rate/Ha Pre-emergent Early Post Canopy Cover Out of Hand PLANT CROP KNOCKDOWNS PRE-EMERGENTS Emerged perennials Emerged annuals Full weed spectrum Emerged annuals Broadleafs and some grasses Emerged annuals Broadleafs & grasses Perennial grasses Full weed spectrum RATOON CROP KNOCKDOWNS PRE-EMERGENTS Emerged annuals Perennial grasses Post-harvest Green cane trash blanket (GCTB) Post-harvest Burnt cane trash blanket (BCTB) Gladiator Optimax Shirquat + Diurex + Amine 625 Ametryne + Atradex Agtryne MA + Ametryne Daconate Diurex Romper Atradex Romper Tomahawk Spark 240 Spark Romper 440 Diurex + Atradex Barrage 440 Shirquat + Diurex + Amine mL 2.0L 1.2L g 1.1L 2.5Kg Kg L 2.5Kg 6.6L 0.5Kg L Kg L Kg mL mL 2.25L Kg L g L Agtryne MA L Agtryne MA + Ametryne Daconate Diurex Spark 240 Spark Shirquat Barrage Diurex Atradex Spark 240 Spark Romper 440 Romper Atradex Barrage L 2.5Kg 6.6L 0.5Kg mL mL L Kg 1.9Kg Kg mL mL L L Kg Kg

7 Other information Apply only prior to the emergence of the crop. Use low rate on annuals. Use high rate where nutgrass and perennial grasses are present. Do not apply as a blanket spray after the 3-4 leaf stage of the crop. Adjust Diurex rate and water volume to suit target size. 2,4-D required when vines and broadleaf weeds present. Good option where Shirquat is unsuitable or unacceptable. Requires total coverage. Weeds must be in the early growth stages, soft and growing actively. Unsuitable for brachiaria and panicum grasses. Best option where panicum and brachiaria grasses are present to 15cm. Apply as a directed spray where possible to target the weeds. Can retrieve a plough-out situation where guinea and vasey grass is established. Deploy split application recommendation for mature grass. Safest option for sandy soils - ensure product applied to bare soil. Incorporate within 10 days. Add Shirquat if weeds are present. Apply after canopy cover on sandy soils. Irrigate within 10 days. Replacement for Atradex if applied earlier on sandy soils. If crop and weeds have emerged tank mix with Shirquat 250. Add Romper 440 where crowsfoot grass is anticipated. Add Shirquat if crop and weeds have emerged. Cost effective alternative on light/heavy/red volcanic soils. Diurex not to be used at this rate in the Wet Tropics. Best option for difficult weeds and grasses. Only apply at Out-of-Hand. Abide by the new label use timings. YOU RE IN THE KNOW WITH CROP CARE. Crop Care has a wide range of helpful information and materials readily available. Chris Ramsey Marketing Manager at Crop Care, said it was all about making things easy for cane growers. Chris said, There s enough tasks in the day already. That s why we ve produced a complete suite of tech notes, product profiles and crop specific application timing tables to provide easy to reference, easy to use information. Chris explained that the application timing tables are a particularly handy tool. He said, Our full season application timing tables for sugarcane take out all the guesswork. In fact, they re a real time-saver, as growers know exactly what product to apply when and can plan around those key dates. Chris added, Cane growers will also find a broad range of information about all Crop Care products relevant to them. It s easy to access on our website and all in one place. Or if you prefer to talk to someone, or have a specific question, speak to your rural reseller and they can help access the information you want. Apply as a blanket spray up to a crop height of 10cm. After this stage apply as a directed spray to ensure good coverage of the target weeds. Adjust chemical rate and water volume to suit weed size. Simply go to to download the information you re after, or speak to your rural reseller. Fast knockdown of vines to 2m, and other broadleafs. Good coverage required. Use a tank mix if bluetop is present. Effective control of a range of established broadleafs and grasses including green summer and guinea grasses. Brown-out occurs in 14 days. Can retrieve a plough-out situation where guinea and vasey grass is established. Deploy split application recommendation for mature grass. No restriction on the use of Spark. Apply to trash blanket when partially broken down for best results. Add phenoxy knockdowns if broadleaf weeds are present. Apply as a directed spray after crop emergence. Add Shirquat if crop has emerged to a height of 10-15cm and apply as a blanket spray. Apply as a directed spray after canopy closure. Not to be used as a pre-emergent in the wet tropics. Abide by regional allotted timeframes. Apply to 60% of crop concentrating on the rows. Do not apply more than 0.5Kg/Ha in the Wet Tropics. Must be applied to bare soil. Cost-effective pre-em under ideal conditions. Apply pre-emergence of the crop or as a directed spray at the Out-of-Hand stage to control vigorous grasses growing from seed, broadleafs and vines. Tank mix with Romper 440 where crowsfoot grass (Eleusine indica) is a serious problem. Ensure incorporation within 10 days. Apply to bare soil prior to weed emergence. Suitable at the OHS applied as a directed spray concentrating on the row followed by irrigation. Best option applied within the new label use timings where troublesome grasses and vines are present and another pre-em was used post-harvest. Third Edition The Sugarcane Manual FACT SHEETS, PRODUCT PROFILES AND APPLICATION TIMING TABLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CANE GROWERS.

8 Why suscon maxi Intel offers excellent long term grub control with minimal environmental impact. ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED. Many growers have asked questions about imidicloprid losses from sugarcane fields. Here are the answers you need to know. Imidacloprid losses from sugarcane fields have increased to concerning levels over several seasons, as indicated by water monitoring studies and publications by university and government bodies. Imidacloprid is a highly active insecticide registered for the control of a range of canegrub larvae in Australian sugarcane crops. The two main formulations of imidacloprid used are a liquid suspension concentrate (one example is Confidor Guard) and the controlled release granule matrix (eg suscon maxi Intel ). In 2013 a two year study was commissioned by Crop Care to determine: The propensity for imidacloprid to be transported in run-off water from sugarcane fields. Whether there are any differences in imidacloprid loss in run-off water from the two formulation types following recommended application methods. The influence of the farming system on loss of imidacloprid in run-off water from (a) Furrow irrigation in the Burdekin. (b) Dryland (rain grown) in the Herbert. The results demonstrated that liquid formulations had an average increase loss of 5.8 times more imidicloprid compared with suscon maxi Intel (in the range of 4-58 times depending on the rainfall event) across the sites over the duration of the study Av. imidacloprid (ppb) Plant Burdekin Ratoon Plant* Herbert Ratoon Liquid imidacloprid (7.7 g a.i/100m row). Applied twice. suscon maxi Intel (11.25 g a.i./100m row). Applied only at planting. Figure 2: Average imidacloprid (ppb) in run-off water per event in plant & ratoons, Burdekin & Herbert, *Only one event sampled due to flooding at subsequent events.

9 Q & A Q. Why is this considered to be an important topic for consideration by cane growers and their advisors? A. In recent years imidacloprid has been detected in increasing concentrations in rivers and streams in locations adjacent to areas growing sugarcane in central and northern Queensland. In some cases these levels are approaching or exceeding proposed threshold levels for fresh water ecosystems. Q. Are these detections due to use in sugarcane fields or could they be from other causes? A. The answer is not accurately known because there have been no detailed studies published examining the causes of contamination of streams. However, the widespread (and sometimes indiscriminate use) of imidacloprid in sugarcane fields combined with its the relatively high water solubility, means that it is highly likely that use in sugarcane is a major contributor to the problem. Q. What has or is being done to provide more information about the likely causes and magnitude of losses of imidacloprid in run-off? A. Crop Care s recent study to examine the loss of imidacloprid from run-off water from cane fields in two different farming systems in North Queensland has provided more information. Trials were set up in plant cane in a furrow irrigated site in the Burdekin and a dryland (rain grown) site in the Herbert. Both suscon maxi Intel and liquid imidacloprid were applied to separate rows in cane fields. The concentrations of imidacloprid were measured from run-off events from both irrigation and rainfall at these sites for an extended period during the wet season. The trials were continued into the first ratoon. Liquid imidacloprid was re-applied and imidacloprid concentrations were again measured from both treatments. Q. Has there been any imidacloprid measured in run-off water from these fields and if so were they at levels to cause concern? A. Yes, imidacloprid has been measured in varying levels in run-off water from these fields. Levels detected depended on type of run-off event, crop cycle and type of formulation or product applied. In many cases concentrations of imidacloprid in runoff water were high enough to cause concern. Q. What influence has the type of run-off event had on imidacloprid concentration in run-off water? A. At the Burdekin site, run-off from furrow irrigation and rainfall events could be compared. Run-off from rainfall events caused a higher concentration of imidacloprid in run-off water. The precise reasons for this are not known however it is thought that the infiltration of water from the top of the hill in rainfall caused more movement of imidacloprid than infiltration from the side during furrow irrigation. Rainfall events can also have the tendency to be more intense than irrigation, which could also result in greater loss of imidacloprid. Q. What influence did the product formulation have on the loss of imidacloprid in run-off water from cane fields? A. The imidacloprid formulation had a major influence on the loss of imidacloprid in run-off water. Losses from rows treated with suscon maxi Intel were consistently and significantly much less than from the rows treated with liquid imidacloprid. Over the life of the study average losses from rows treated with liquid imidacloprid were 5.8 times higher than from rows treated with suscon maxi Intel. Q. Does this mean that there is no risk of loss of imidacloprid in run-off water from fields treated with suscon maxi Intel? A. No, but the risk of losses leading to potential contamination of streams was demonstrated to be in the range of 4-58 times lower than the use of liquid imidacloprid products depending on rainfall event. The reasons for this are logical and clear. The controlled release nature of suscon granules means that a much smaller dose of imidacloprid is present in the soil for exposure to losses in run-off. suscon maxi Intel is also only applied in the plant crop and is covered with at least 10cm of soil. It is not exposed to the variable conditions of ratoon cane application with coulters. Q. Does this mean if I apply my liquid formulation of imidacloprid according to label directions, there will be no risk of imidacloprid loss in run-off water? A. No. In this study liquid imidacloprid was applied correctly in both the plant and first ratoon crops according to label directions and significant losses in run-off water still occurred from these rows. Q. As a cane grower what can I do to reduce this problem? A. If needing to protect your crop from canegrubs, use suscon maxi Intel in accordance with label directions. Then incorporate measures to minimise run-off. Q. What measures will minimise run-off? A. The following actions are suggested: (a) Monitor all cane fields for the risk of canegrub infestation both prior to planting and in ratoon crops following harvest. The magnitude of risk will be influenced by history of infestation, proximity to fields with damaging levels of canegrubs, and with some grub species the presence of grubs in the row after harvest. (b) Only use suscon maxi Intel to treat these fields in the plant crop. Crops that are treated will then be protected against canegrub damage for 3-4 years. (c) When applying imidacloprid products for canegrub control apply strictly according to label directions. Q. What influence did the crop cycle have on losses of imidacloprid? A. There was not a great difference in the loss of imidacloprid in run-off water from the liquid imidacloprid treatment applied either in the plant or first ratoon crops. In the case of suscon maxi Intel, losses were consistently and significantly lower and tended to be less in the ratoon crop.

10 HERBICIDES Amine 625 For the effective knockdown of ipomea and convolvulus vines and a range of broadleaf weeds. Can be applied over the top of sugarcane at any growth stage with the exception of certain varieties. 625 g/l 2,4-D Agtryne MA HERBICIDE 275g/L Terbutryn, 160g/L MCPA Atradex REASeOhNavSe why w aarrcaane ne your sug red coveere 900 g/kg Atrazine Barrage 468 g/kg Diuron 132 g/kg Hexazinone Daconate g/L MSMA Decoy g/L Fluroxypyr Diurex 900 g/kg Diuron With a product range as extensive as ours, you can be sure that we ll have the products to meet all your sugarcane s herbicide, insecticide, fungicide and adjuvant needs. exert 520 g/l Haloxyfop Gladiator 450 g/l Glyphosate Gladiator Dry g/kg Glyphosate Gladiator Optimax 540 g/l Glyphosate LV Ester g/l 2,4-D Provides excellent post-emergent activity on most broadleaf weeds, including very effective two way action on convolvulus vines. Fast acting, with brownout in 14 days. A versatile pre or early post emergent herbicide that provides long term weed control when used at high rates. It is safe to sugarcane in all situations, and has good activity on pigweed. Provides weeks residual weed control on a wide range of major grasses, broadleaf weeds and vines. Photo-stable for several weeks and very active on difficult to control weeds. A contact herbicide with some systemic properties that is used for effective knockdown on mature giant paspalum and guinea grasses with split applications where weeds are as well grown as the crop. For the effective control of woody and mature broadleaf weeds, including the very effective control of balsam pear. Can be applied to sugarcane from early tillering to maturity. A broad spectrum pre-emergent herbicide which controls annual grasses, broadleaf weeds, and perennial grasses from seed. Provides good knockdown activity on seedling weeds less than 2cm. Highly active selective grass herbicide that s safe to apply to all broadleaf crops. Controls both annual and perennial grasses, including the control of volunteer grass. Rainfast in one hour. A fully systemic herbicide that has good activity on a wide spectrum of grasses, sedges and broadleaf plants. It is suitable for both aerial and ground application. A fully systemic herbicide that has good activity on a wide spectrum of grasses, sedges and broadleaf plants. It is suitable for both aerial and ground application. A fully systemic herbicide that has good activity on a wide spectrum of grasses, sedges and broadleaf plants. It is suitable for both aerial and ground application. A specially formulated low volatile 2,4-D ester that offers effective post-emergent activity on hardened broadleaf weeds. It can be used in either high or low volume sprays.

11 600g/L Carfentrazone-Ethyl Romper g/L pendimethalin Shirquat 250 g/l Paraquat For increasing the speed of control of knockdown and systemic herbicides used in fallow management prior to the establishment of the crop. It is very active on difficult weeds such as marshmallow. A highly active herbicide on major grass species in sugarcane. It controls guinea grass from seed in ratoon crops, and is persistent in wet conditions. A fast acting post emergent herbicide that is rainfast in 30 minutes. It is active on both broadleaf weeds and grasses, and can be used at flexible rates to suit spectrum and target size. SuSCon Blue 140g/kg Chlorpyrifos SuSCon Maxi Intel 50g/kg Imidacloprid FUNGICIDES One application at planting can control a broad range of grub species for up to three years, with more grub species on the label than for any other registered insecticide. It also controls wireworm and provides significant yield benefits over untreated cane. It provides an alternative mode of action group to imidacloprid for control of insect pests. New extended control of canegrub species for up to 4 years. The most environmentally sustainable way to apply imidicloprid to sugarcane. Spark 240 g/l Imazapic A non-volatile pre-emergent herbicide that does not leach or move laterally with surface water. It requires a low rate of application and has good persistence with a half-life of 120 days. Shirtan g/l Mercury 179g/L Methanol Excellent protection from pineapple sett rot that works well in cold weather and when germination is slower providing a stimulatory effect for more rapid germination and emergence. It is formulated with a red dye to make checking coverage easier. THISTLE-KILLEM Thistle-Killem g/l MCPA A concentrated formulation of MCPA that is soft on cane varieties susceptible to phenoxy herbicides. It can be applied over the top of sugarcane at any growth stage with the exception of certain varieties for the effective knockdown on ipomea and convolvulus vines and a range of broadleaf weeds. Sinker 500g/L Flutriafol ADJUVANTS A highly systemic fungicide effective against primary infection of sugarcane smut, and pineapple disease in plant cane. It is a water soluble, easy to use formulation. Tomahawk 750 g/kg Metribuzin Zephyr g/l 2,4-D Offers good activity on broadleaf weeds, vines and most grasses. It is best suited to replace Atrazine as a pre-emergent broadleaf herbicide, and can be applied alone when weeds are in three leaf stage as well as being compatible with Romper 440 and Trifluralin 480 to broaden the weed spectrum. An effective knockdown on ipomea and convolvulus vines and a range of broadleaf weeds that can be applied over the top of sugarcane at any growth stage with the exception of certain varieties. BS g/l Alcohol Alkoxylate Primabuff g/l Nonoxinol g/l Phosphoric Acid Derivatives A bio-degradable wetting and spreading agent containing 100% w/v non-ionic surfactant and is suitable for use with all types of herbicides. It can be used with both acid and alkaline sprays and mixes easily with all types of water. A ph indicator that incorporates a unique colour indicator to make it easy to see once the optimal ph range has been obtained. After addition, the spray water becomes increasingly acidic turning pink (at ph ) once the optimum ph is reached, preventing alkaline hydrolysis (chemical decomposition) of the active ingredient. INSECTICIDES Astral 250SC 250g/L Bifenthrin Axe 500 g/l Permethrin (40:60) Senator 750WG 700g/kg Imidacloprid For the effective control of sugarcane wireworm and symphylans with both contact and residual activity. An alternating synthetic pyrethroid chemistry for insecticide resistance management. It is effective in all ph soils. For highly effective pest control of a wide range of armyworm and loopers. Rapid knockdown and offers 7-14 day residual activity. Insecticide that can be applied to plant or ratoon cane to control greyback, Childers, negatoria, plectris, rhopea and southern one-year canegrub. A high strength water dispersible granule formulation. Redye 150 g/l Rhodamine B Shirwet g/L Nonyl Phenol Ethylene Oxide Condensate Non-ionic Organic Surfactant Sufact g/L Soyal Phospolipids 350g/L Propionic Acid A marking additive for addition to insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. It is suitable for use with both liquid and powder products and can be used to help identify sprayed areas. The concentrate and spray solution is dye fast on contact with most materials. A non-ionic wetter that has been specially formulated to be soft on crops as well as providing robust performance in other situations. It is designed to be used with herbicides, fungicides and insecticide to remove the need for many different products. A multipurpose adjuvant composed of natural surfactants and penetrants derived from soybean oils, and combined with propionic acid to produce a penetrant, surfactant, acidifier for use with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, foliar fertilisers and plant growth regulators.

12 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL TECHNICAL SALES MANAGERS NATIONAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Andre Sabeeney M: REGIONAL SALES MANAGERS NATIONAL Owen Williams M: NORTHERN Andrew Ryan QLD, NSW, ACT & NT M: Brian Chisnall Far North QLD M: Will Porter North & Central QLD M: Rod Sloan NT, South East QLD, North East NSW M: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR CUSTOMER SERVICE FREECALL OR CALL ON YOUR LOCAL AGCHEM OUTLET FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE FROM THE EXTENSIVE CROP CARE RANGE. This publication is a guide only and no substitute for professional or expert advice. The product label should be consulted before use of any of the products referred to in this publication. Crop Care Australia Pty Ltd shall not be liable for any results, loss, or damage whatsoever, whether consequential or otherwise through the use or application of products and/or materials referred to herein. Copyright 2014 Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd ACN Before using, always read the product label.