EFFECTIVE WEED CONTROL IN COMBINABLE CROPS

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1 A DOW AGROSCIENCES PRODUCT GUIDE Hotline for telephone enquiries: hotline: Follow us on EFFECTIVE WEED CONTROL IN COMBINABLE CROPS Dow AgroSciences Ltd Latchmore Court Brand Street Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NH USE PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT SAFELY. Always read the label and product information before use. For further information including warning phrases and symbols refer to labels. Dow AgroSciences Limited, Latchmore Court, Brand Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1NH. Tel: +44 (0) TM Trademark of the Dow Chemical Company (Dow) or an affiliated company of Dow. Technical Hotline: ASTROKERB, BROADWAY, DOW SHIELD, GALERA, KERB FLO 500, SPITFIRE, STARANE, UNITE are trademarks of the Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow. ASTROKerb contains aminopyralid and propyzamide, Broadway Star contains florasulam and pyroxsulam, Dow Shield 400 contains clopyralid, Galera contains clopyralid and picloram, Kerb Flo 500 contains propyzamide, Spitfire and Starane XL contain florasulam and fluroxypyr, Starane 2 contains fluroxypyr, UNITE contains pyroxsulam and flupyrsulfuron-methyl. *All brand names are trademarks of manufactures for which propriety rights may exist.

2 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT OVERVIEW CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW LIFECYCLE...5 PART ONE EFFECTIVE CONTROL IN CEREALS BLACKGRASS WILD OATS RYEGRASS STERILE BROME POPPY MAYWEED CLEAVERS BRASSICA WEEDS CRANESBILL VOLUNTEER BEANS PART TWO EFFECTIVE CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE BLACKGRASS WILD OATS RYEGRASS STERILE BROME POPPY MAYWEED CLEAVERS At Dow AgroSciences we pride ourselves on working with farmers and our distribution partners to produce practical solutions that increase productivity, protect quality and deliver increased profitability. With over 5,500 people in more than 50 countries, and with research and development sites here in Britain, we are committed to the continuous development of new innovative products that are of real help to you Our Science, Your Success. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide is designed to provide you with clear and practical advice to help you choose the right product for effective weed control in your combinable crops: advice that will be of real value on the farm. This guide is set out in two sections one for weeds in cereals and one for weeds in oilseed rape. In each section you ll find the main problem weeds listed adjacent to the best solution to control them. The information includes timing advice against the growth stages of the crop. There is also a brief overview of our products relevant to rotation, varieties and cultivation. More detailed technical information, including potential tank mixes, is available in our individual product sheets, which can be found online at DOWNLOAD THE APP You can put product information in your hand in an instant by downloading the Dow AgroSciences Product Finder. Specifically designed for UK farmers and advisers growing cereals and oilseed rape crops, product information on the app includes weed lists and tank mixes, as well as key facts, following crops and how to optimise a spray application. There is a useful Cereals Weed Wizard, which enables the user to select from a list of weeds and find the most suitable solution. The app can also be used for contact information and there is a link to the latest News from Dow AgroSciences. Go to the Apple App Store to download. ASTROKERB ASTROKERB is a contact and residual herbicide delivering control of blackgrass, poppy, mayweed and other grass and in winter oilseed rape. For blackgrass and other grassweeds, the power of KERB FLO 500 (propyzamide) has stood the test of time. With no reports of blackgrass resistance, ASTROKERB is a vital weapon to fight grassweeds. ASTROKERB also provides enhanced performance against certain such as mayweed and poppy. ASTROKERB in the rotation ASTROKERB can be applied to oilseed rape crops preceding winter or spring sown cereals and delivers a high level of blackgrass control ahead of a first wheat. ASTROKERB and varieties ASTROKERB can be used on any variety of oilseed rape, including hybrids. ASTROKERB and cultivations Ideally, ASTROKERB should be applied to winter oilseed rape that has been established by min-till cultivations. After harvest, treated land should be mouldboard ploughed to a depth of 15cm before sowing cereals. UNITE Pyroxsulam and flupyrsulfuron-methyl in a blend specially developed for UK conditions. UNITE in the rotation Cereals, grass, oilseed rape and beans may safely follow a winter wheat crop treated with UNITE. There are no restrictions on crops for the following spring. UNITE and varieties UNITE can be used on any variety of winter wheat sown in autumn or early spring UNITE and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with UNITE, ideal if you want to establish winter oilseed rape by min-till cultivations. BROADWAY STAR The herbicide that delivers outstanding control of a wide range of both grass and in winter wheat. BROADWAY STAR in the rotation Cereals, grass, oilseed rape and beans may safely follow a winter wheat crop treated with BROADWAY STAR. There are no restrictions on crops for the following spring. BROADWAY STAR and varieties BROADWAY STAR can be used on any variety of winter wheat sown in autumn or early spring. BROADWAY STAR and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with BROADWAY STAR, ideal if you want to establish winter oilseed rape by min-till cultivations. GALERA The proven post-emergence herbicide to control mayweeds, thistles and a range of other broad-leaved weeds in winter oilseed rape. GALERA in the rotation There are a few restrictions on crops that can be sown in the calendar year following a treatment of Galera. Cereals, oilseed rape and grass can be sown in the year of treatment, NOT peas or beans. GALERA and varieties GALERA can be used on all varieties of winter oilseed rape, including hybrids. GALERA and cultivations Following a crop treated with GALERA, land should be thoroughly cultivated or ploughed before planting peas or beans. 3

3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW SPITFIRE STARANE XL KERB FLO 500 The flexible herbicide that delivers outstanding control of many in all cereals. Can be used with ALS graminicides early season, particularly for cleavers, as well as late season for robust control. SPITFIRE in the rotation Spitfire can be used on all winter and spring sown cereals with no restrictions on your plans for following crops. It can also be used on cereals undersown with grass. SPITFIRE and varieties SPITFIRE can be used on any variety of winter wheat, winter barley, winter oats, triticale and rye as well as spring wheat, spring barley and spring oats. SPITFIRE and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with SPITFIRE. The proven herbicide for controlling cleavers to protect against yield loss from Britain s most competitive arable weed. STARANE XL in the rotation STARANE XL can be used on all winter and spring sown wheat, barley and oats. STARANE XL and varieties STARANE XL can be used on all varieties of recommended crops. STARANE XL and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with STARANE XL. STARANE 2 The tried and tested herbicide for controlling resistant blackgrass and other grass and in oilseed rape, still provides outstanding control with no reports of herbicide resistance in the world. KERB FLO 500 in the rotation KERB FLO 500 can be used on winter oilseed rape and winter field beans enabling the most effective use of a break crop in a combinable crops rotation. KERB FLO 500 and varieties KERB FLO 500 can be used on all varieties of winter oilseed rape and winter beans. KERB FLO 500 and cultivations Following a crop treated with KERB FLO 500 land must be mouldboard ploughed to a depth of 15 cm prior to drilling a following cereal, grass or other crop not listed on the label. Levels of resistance are escalating in many types of weeds and chemicals alone are no longer the answer. Effective weed control depends on understanding specific opportunities in each crop across the whole rotation. That is why Dow AgroSciences have created LifeCycle, utilising decades of research and expertise in both cereal and OSR crops. LifeCycle works with your whole farm approach helping you effectively control weeds throughout the whole rotation. GALAXY The proven broad-leaved weedkiller with three active ingredients for punch in applications in all major cereals. GALAXY in the rotation GALAXY can be used on all winter and spring sown wheat, barley and oats. GALAXY and varieties GALAXY can be used on all varieties of recommended crops. GALAXY and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with GALAXY. The herbicide that made cleavers a manageable weed and still provides outstanding control with no reports of herbicide resistance in the UK. STARANE 2 in the rotation STARANE 2 can be used on all winter and spring sown wheat, barley and oats as well as rye, triticale and durum wheat. STARANE 2 can be applied to undersown crops, provided grass is tillering and there are no legumes. STARANE 2 and varieties STARANE 2 can be used on all varieties of recommended crops. STARANE 2 and cultivations There is no need for cultivations following a crop treated with STARANE 2. DOW SHIELD 400 A post-emergence herbicide to provide economic control of a range of perennial and annual broad-leaved weeds in oilseed rape and a wide range of other crops. DOW SHIELD 400 in the rotation Neither peas or beans should be sown in the same year as treatment with DOW SHIELD 400. Where susceptible crops are to be sown the following year, do not apply DOW SHIELD 400 later than the end of July in the previous year. DOW SHIELD 400 and varieties DOW SHIELD 400 can be used on all varieties of winter and spring oilseed rape, including hybrids. DOW SHIELD 400 and cultivations Following a crop treated with DOW SHIELD 400, chop and incorporate all treated plant remains in early autumn (or as soon as possible after harvest) to release any residues into the soil to ensure rapid breakdown. The six crucial elements to your effective whole farm approach. Because every farm is different, every whole farm approach is different. As part of the LifeCycle initiative, we are encouraging the growth of knowledge through the sharing of information in order to produce more effective weed control in combinable crops. So if you ve experienced a particular problem or found a new solution post it and discuss it on #myfarmlifecycle Discover more at Share and discuss at #myfarmlifecycle 4 5

4 PART ONE: EFFECTIVE CONTROL IN CEREALS Down with weeds. 6 7

5 BLACKGRASS One plant is capable of producing 20 tillers and each seed head can produce 200 seeds The presence of just 1 plant/m 2 can cause 5% yield loss Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with blackgrass. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT UNITE UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. AUTUMN Unite Apply UNITE + residual (e.g. flufenacet, PDM or Auxiliary*) +adjuvant Optimal control is at the 1-3 leaf stage of the blackgrass During actively growing conditions EARLY SPRING Unite Apply UNITE +/- residual (e.g. flufenacet, PDM or Auxiliary) + adjuvant Upon active growth of the blackgrass (GS11-24) Use from GS11-31 of the Winter Wheat PRE-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre-em herbicide (ideally 240 g ai/ha flufenacet) Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 9

6 WILD OATS Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with wild oats. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT BROADWAY STAR BROADWAY STAR at a glance: Unrivalled performance against bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Wide range of controlled No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of BROADWAY STAR Use as part of a programme ideally beginning with a pre-emergence residual, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply BROADWAY STAR in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. UNITE Broadway Star 265 g/ha + adjuvant During actively growing conditions Optimal control is at the 2-3 leaf stage of the wild oats If spraying is delayed ensure applied by GS29 of the wild oats Unite will also control wild oats UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. Use from GS11-32 of the Winter Wheat Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 11

7 RYEGRASS Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with ryegrass. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT BROADWAY STAR BROADWAY STAR at a glance: Unrivalled performance against bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Wide range of controlled No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of BROADWAY STAR Use as part of a programme ideally beginning with a pre-emergence residual, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply BROADWAY STAR in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. UNITE Broadway Star 265 g/ha + adjuvant During actively growing conditions Optimal control is at the 2-3 leaf stage of the ryegrass If spraying is delayed ensure applied by GS29 of the ryegrass Unite will also control ryegrass UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. Use from GS11-32 of the Winter Wheat PRE-EMERGENCE Ideally apply an appropriate pre-emergence product (CTU, flufenacet, prosulfocarb) Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 13

8 STERILE BROME Sterile brome germinates in the autumn and this is when it is best controlled Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with sterile brome. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT BROADWAY STAR BROADWAY STAR at a glance: Unrivalled performance against bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Wide range of controlled No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of BROADWAY STAR Use as part of a programme ideally beginning with a pre-emergence residual, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply BROADWAY STAR in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. UNITE Broadway Star 265 g/ha + adjuvant During actively growing conditions Optimal control is at the 1-3 leaf stage of the sterile brome If spraying is delayed ensure applied by GS24 of the sterile brome Unite will also control sterile brome UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. Use from GS11-32 of the Winter Wheat PRE-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre-em herbicide (ideally 4.0 L/ha Crystal) Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 15

9 POPPY Increasing number of farmers reporting hard to control poppy Resistance is increasing across the UK - but poppy is still controlled by products with different modes of action such as: ASTROKerb, Spitfire, Starane XL, Galaxy Down with poppies. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT SPITFIRE Spitfire + adjuvant* Starane XL + adjuvant* Galaxy + adjuvant * Can be tank mixed with grassweed ALS herbicides No cultivation requirements for following crops * Supported adjuvants: MSO type adjuvants or Bio-syl, Cogent, Kantor, Kinetic, Spryte Aqua, Tonto. Spitfire, Starane XL and Galaxy can also be used on spring cereals SPITFIRE at a glance: Excellent performance against key Flexibility across winter and spring cereals from early to late season Reliable performance in cooler early spring conditions Early season control to minimise yield loss to Twin mode of action to fight herbicide resistance Fluroxypyr and florasulam in a unique blend specially developed for UK conditions. GALAXY GALAXY at a glance: Excellent spectrum of 3 active ingredients to minimise resistance developing Contains fluroxypyr, florasulam and clopyralid. Making the most of SPITFIRE SPITFIRE should be applied to actively growing weeds between GS13-45 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS39 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Making the most of GALAXY GALAXY should be applied to small, actively growing weeds once the crop has reached 3 leaves between GS13-37 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS32 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Straw from cereals treated with Galaxy should not be used for composting. Spitfire and Starane XL use from GS13-45 of the Winter Wheat Galaxy use from GS13-37 of the Winter Wheat STARANE XL STARANE XL at a glance: Proven year in, year out to protect yield and minimise seed return Powerful cleaver control from spring to early summer Twin modes of action minimises threat of resistance in Contains fluroxypyr and florasulam. Making the most of STARANE XL STARANE XL should be applied to small, actively growing weeds for best control. Adjust dose rate to suit weed size and spectrum. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale BROADWAY STAR and Unite will control poppy, brassicas and many more key 17

10 MAYWEED Increasing number of farmers reporting hard to control mayweed Resistance is increasing across the UK - but mayweed is still controlled by products with different modes of action such as: ASTROKerb, Dow Shield, Galera, Spitfire, Starane XL, Galaxy (which contains two different modes of action for mayweed control - clopyralid and florasulam) Down with mayweed. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT SPITFIRE Spitfire Starane XL Galaxy Excellent tank mix compatibilities Can be tank mixed with grassweed ALS herbicides Works in cool AND warm fluctuating temperatures No cultivation requirements for following crops Spitfire, Starane XL and Galaxy can also be used on spring cereals SPITFIRE at a glance: Excellent performance against key Flexibility across winter and spring cereals from early to late season Reliable performance in cooler early spring conditions Early season control to minimise yield loss to Twin mode of action to fight herbicide resistance Fluroxypyr and florasulam in a unique blend specially developed for UK conditions. GALAXY GALAXY at a glance: Excellent spectrum of 3 active ingredients to minimise resistance developing Contains fluroxypyr, florasulam and clopyralid. Making the most of SPITFIRE SPITFIRE should be applied to actively growing weeds between GS13-45 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS39 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Making the most of GALAXY GALAXY should be applied to small, actively growing weeds once the crop has reached 3 leaves between GS13-37 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS32 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Straw from cereals treated with Galaxy should not be used for composting. Spitfire and Starane XL use from GS13-45 of the Winter Wheat Galaxy use from GS13-37 of the Winter Wheat STARANE XL STARANE XL at a glance: Proven year in, year out to protect yield and minimise seed return Powerful cleaver control from spring to early summer Twin modes of action minimises threat of resistance in Contains fluroxypyr and florasulam. Making the most of STARANE XL STARANE XL should be applied to small, actively growing weeds for best control. Adjust dose rate to suit weed size and spectrum. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale BROADWAY STAR and Unite will control mayweed, brassicas and many more key 19

11 CLEAVERS Most competitive weed in cereals 37 times more competitive than speedwells In Oilseed Rape they add to harvesting difficulties and admix penalties CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT Down with cleavers. SPITFIRE SPITFIRE at a glance: Excellent performance against key Flexibility across winter and spring cereals from early to late season Reliable performance in cooler early spring conditions Early season control to minimise yield loss to Twin mode of action to fight herbicide resistance Fluroxypyr and florasulam in a unique blend specially developed for UK conditions. Making the most of SPITFIRE SPITFIRE should be applied to actively growing weeds between GS13-45 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS39 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. GALAXY YIELD POTENTIAL PROTECTED YIELD IMPACTED BY COMPETING CLEAVERS GALAXY at a glance: Excellent spectrum of 3 active ingredients to minimise resistance developing Contains fluroxypyr, florasulam and clopyralid. Making the most of GALAXY GALAXY should be applied to small, actively growing weeds once the crop has reached 3 leaves between GS13-37 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS32 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Straw from cereals treated with Galaxy should not be used for composting. TANK MIX WITH GRAMINICIDE Florasulam for cooler conditions: Spitfire 0.5 L/ha TANK MIX AT T1 Excellent tank mix compatibilities Works in cool AND warm fluctuating temperatures Spitfire L/ha Starane XL L/ha Galaxy 1.25 L/ha TANK MIX AT T2 Must work quickly on large cleavers: Starane L/ha Spitfire, Starane XL, Starane 2 and Galaxy can also be used on spring cereals STARANE XL STARANE XL at a glance: Proven year in, year out to protect yield and minimise seed return Powerful cleaver control from spring to early summer Twin modes of action minimises threat of resistance in Contains fluroxypyr and florasulam. Making the most of STARANE XL STARANE XL should be applied to small, actively growing weeds for best control. Adjust dose rate to suit weed size and spectrum. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. STARANE 2 STARANE 2 at a glance: Proven performance year after year Effective control of cleavers the UK s most competitive weed Wide window for application, up to GS45 in winter wheat and barley Contains fluroxypyr. Making the most of STARANE 2 STARANE 2 needs warm temperatures and weeds must be actively growing. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale BROADWAY STAR and Unite will control cleavers, brassicas and many more key 21

12 BRASSICA WEEDS Charlock, Shepherd s Purse, Volunteer Oilseed Rape Down with charlock. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT SPITFIRE AUTUMN Spitfire Max dose permitted in the autumn is 0.75 L/ha Can be tank mixed with autumn grassweed ALS herbicides SPRING Spitfire Starane XL Galaxy Excellent tank mix compatibilities Can be tank mixed with grassweed ALS herbicides Works in cool AND warm fluctuating temperatures No cultivation requirements for following crops Spitfire, Starane XL and Galaxy can also be used on spring cereals SPITFIRE at a glance: Excellent performance against key Flexibility across winter and spring cereals from early to late season Reliable performance in cooler early spring conditions Early season control to minimise yield loss to Twin mode of action to fight herbicide resistance Fluroxypyr and florasulam in a unique blend specially developed for UK conditions. GALAXY GALAXY at a glance: Excellent spectrum of 3 active ingredients to minimise resistance developing Contains fluroxypyr, florasulam and clopyralid. Making the most of SPITFIRE SPITFIRE should be applied to actively growing weeds between GS13-45 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS39 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Making the most of GALAXY GALAXY should be applied to small, actively growing weeds once the crop has reached 3 leaves between GS13-37 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS32 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Straw from cereals treated with Galaxy should not be used for composting. STARANE XL Spitfire and Starane XL use from GS13-45 of the Winter Wheat Galaxy use from GS13-37 of the Winter Wheat STARANE XL at a glance: Proven year in, year out to protect yield and minimise seed return Powerful cleaver control from spring to early summer Twin modes of action minimises threat of resistance in Contains fluroxypyr and florasulam. Making the most of STARANE XL STARANE XL should be applied to small, actively growing weeds for best control. Adjust dose rate to suit weed size and spectrum. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale BROADWAY STAR and Unite will control brassica weeds and many more key 23

13 CRANESBILL Cranesbill can be difficult to control in oilseed rape so take the opportunity in winter wheat Down with cranesbill. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT BROADWAY STAR BROADWAY STAR at a glance: Unrivalled performance against bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Wide range of controlled No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of BROADWAY STAR Use as part of a programme ideally beginning with a pre-emergence residual, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply BROADWAY STAR in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. UNITE Broadway Star UNITE Broadway Star and UNITE control cranesbill up to 8 established true leaves Excellent tank mix compatibilities No cultivation requirements for following crops Spitfire 1.0 L/ha Starane XL 1.0 L/ha Starane L/ha Moderately susceptible Excellent tank mix compatibilities Can be tank mixed with all ALS herbicides No cultivation requirements for following crops Spitfire, Starane XL and Starane 2 can also be used on spring cereals UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. Spitfire and Starane XL use from GS13-45 Starane 2 use from GS12-45 of the Winter Wheat Broadway Star use from GS11-32 of the Winter Wheat UNITE use from GS11-31 of the Winter Wheat Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 25

14 VOLUNTEER BEANS Down with volunteer beans. CONTROL IN WINTER WHEAT SPITFIRE Spitfire Apply from GS13 on all winter and spring cereals Max dose permitted in the autumn is 0.75 L/ha Can be tank mixed with autumn grassweed ALS herbicides No cultivation restrictions for following crops Spitfire Rate Growth Stages 0.5 L/ha + adjuvant Up to 4 etl 0.75 L/ha Up to 4 etl 0.75 L/ha + adjuvant Up to 6 etl Broadway Star and Unite will control volunteer beans, brassicas and many more key SPITFIRE at a glance: Excellent performance against key Flexibility across winter and spring cereals from early to late season Reliable performance in cooler early spring conditions Early season control to minimise yield loss to Twin mode of action to fight herbicide resistance Fluroxypyr and florasulam in a unique blend specially developed for UK conditions. BROADWAY STAR BROADWAY STAR at a glance: Unrivalled performance against bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Wide range of controlled No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of SPITFIRE SPITFIRE should be applied to actively growing weeds between GS13-45 in winter wheat and barley and up to GS39 in spring wheat and barley. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha water. Making the most of BROADWAY STAR Use as part of a programme ideally beginning with a pre-emergence residual, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply BROADWAY STAR in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance. * Supported adjuvants: MSO type adjuvants or Bio-syl, Cogent, Kantor, Kinetic, Spryte Aqua, Tonto. Use from GS13-45 of the Winter Wheat UNITE UNITE at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass Extensive range of controlled Provides contact and residual action No cultivation restrictions for following crops. Making the most of UNITE Should be used as part of a programme beginning with a pre-emergence residual, such as flufenacet, soon after drilling. Ideally, apply UNITE in autumn with an adjuvant to small, actively growing weeds. Apply as a medium spray in L/ha. Follow the WRAG (Weed Resistance Action Group) guidelines to minimise the risk of resistance Winter Wheat growth stages: Zadok s Scale 27

15 PART TWO: EFFECTIVE CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE Down with weeds

16 BLACKGRASS One plant is capable of producing 20 tillers and each seed head can produce 200 seeds Currently no blackgrass resistance to Kerb Flo 500 or ASTROKerb, helping to reduce blackgrass populations in the rotation Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with blackgrass. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE GRAMINICIDE ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha Kerb Flo L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop Tank mix with an appropriate graminicide (e.g. Cycloxydim) When soil temperatures fall below 10 o C and there is sufficient moisture in the soil for plant uptake (usually November) Cut-off is before February 1st Before February 1st Apply a graminicide for volunteer cereals ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Making the most of KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 is used at up to 1.7 L/ha for blackgrass, to 1.0 L/ha depending on the weed spectrum. KERB FLO 500 should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. KERB FLO 500 should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. KERB FLO 500 can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. PRE/POST-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre/early post-em herbicide Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 31

17 WILD OATS Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with wild oats. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha Kerb Flo L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop When soil temperatures fall below 10 o C and there is sufficient moisture in the soil for plant uptake (usually November) Cut-off is before February 1st ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Making the most of KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 is used at up to 1.7 L/ha for blackgrass, to 1.0 L/ha depending on the weed spectrum. KERB FLO 500 should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. KERB FLO 500 should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. KERB FLO 500 can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Before February 1st PRE/POST-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre/early post-em herbicide Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 33

18 RYEGRASS Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with ryegrass. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha Kerb Flo L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop When soil temperatures fall below 10 o C and there is sufficient moisture in the soil for plant uptake (usually November) Cut-off is before February 1st ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Making the most of KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 is used at up to 1.7 L/ha for blackgrass, to 1.0 L/ha depending on the weed spectrum. KERB FLO 500 should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. KERB FLO 500 should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. KERB FLO 500 can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Before February 1st PRE/POST-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre/early post-em herbicide Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 35

19 STERILE BROME Sterile brome germinates in the autumn and this is when it is best controlled Always treat as part of a programme and follow WRAG guidelines Down with sterile brome. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha Kerb Flo L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop When soil temperatures fall below 10 o C and there is sufficient moisture in the soil for plant uptake (usually November) Cut-off is before February 1st ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Making the most of KERB FLO 500 KERB FLO 500 is used at up to 1.7 L/ha for blackgrass, to 1.0 L/ha depending on the weed spectrum. KERB FLO 500 should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. KERB FLO 500 should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. KERB FLO 500 can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. Before February 1st PRE/POST-EMERGENCE Apply an appropriate pre/early post-em herbicide Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 37

20 POPPY Increasing number of farmers reporting hard to control poppy Resistance is increasing across the UK - but poppy is still controlled by products with different modes of action such as: ASTROKerb, Spitfire, Starane XL, Galaxy Down with poppies. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop Timing will typically be in November Cut-off is before February 1st Before February 1st Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 39

21 MAYWEED Increasing number of farmers reporting hard to control mayweed Resistance is increasing across the UK - but mayweed is still controlled by products with different modes of action such as: ASTROKerb, Dow Shield, Galera, Spitfire, Starane XL, Galaxy (which contains two different modes of action for mayweed control - clopyralid and florasulam) Down with mayweed. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE ASTROKERB ASTROKERB at a glance: First class performance on blackgrass as well as bromes, ryegrass and wild oats Based on chemistry proven for over 30 years without resistance An extended range of controlled including mayweed and poppy Propyzamide and aminopyralid in a soluble concentrate formulation. Making the most of ASTROKERB ASTROKERB should be applied when the winter oilseed rape crop has a minimum of 3 true leaves and the latest timing of applications is before 1st February in the year of harvest. ASTROKERB should be applied to moist soils when soil temperatures are at or below 10 C at 30cm. ASTROKERB can be applied under frosty conditions but avoid run-off from the soil surface. AUTUMN Galera 0.35 L/ha From 4 leaves of the crop Before flower buds visible above the crop canopy Up to GS51 SPRING Dow Shield L/ha After March 1st Upon active growth Before flower buds visible above the crop canopy GALERA GALERA at a glance: Proven control of all mayweeds, thistles and other Suppression of cleavers An easy to use, easily tank mixed liquid formulation Based on tried and tested ingredients clopyralid and picloram. Making the most of GALERA Galera can be applied to a crop that has reached the 4 expanded true leaf stage until before flower buds are visible above the crop canopy. The key is to apply in dry conditions as a medium spray in 200L/ha of water when crop and weeds are actively growing. Only one application can be made in anyone season. Therefore, after autumn treatment a following treatment of Dow Shield will address any surviving weeds. AUTUMN ASTROKerb 1.7 L/ha From 3 leaves of the crop Timing will typically be in November Cut-off is February 1st Before February 1st DOW SHIELD 400 DOW SHIELD 400 at a glance: Proven control of mayweeds, thistles and other Flexibile window of use for convenience An easy to use, soluble concentrate Contains clopyralid. Making the most of DOW SHIELD 400 Apply DOW SHIELD 400 to actively growing weeds from the second true leaf stage of the crop. For annual weeds apply 0.25 L/ha in L/ha of water. For creeping thistles from seed apply 0.5 L/ha at the rosette stage (up to 30cm across) in L/ha water. DOW SHIELD 400 is rainfast after 6 hours. Do not use treated material for composting or mulching. Do not use manure from animals fed on treated crops for composting Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 41

22 CLEAVERS In Oilseed Rape they add to harvesting difficulties and admix penalties Down with cleavers. CONTROL IN OILSEED RAPE GALERA GALERA at a glance: Proven control of all mayweeds, thistles and other Suppression of cleavers An easy to use, easily tank mixed liquid formulation Based on tried and tested ingredients clopyralid and picloram. Making the most of GALERA Galera can be applied to a crop that has reached the 4 expanded true leaf stage until before flower buds are visible above the crop canopy. The key is to apply in dry conditions as a medium spray in 200L/ha of water when crop and weeds are actively growing. Only one application can be made in anyone season. Therefore, after autumn treatment a following treatment of Dow Shield will address any surviving weeds. Galera 0.35 L/ha Apply from 4 leaves of the crop to actively growing cleavers Ideally coincide with crop canopy closure for 80% suppression of cleavers Cut off is before flower buds visible above crop canopy Up to GS Oilseed Rape growth stages: BBCH scale 43