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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

AC AXIS 500 SC Herbicide is a pre- and post-emergence herbicide which will selectively control:

• Weeds and grasses in Canola (Triazine Tolerant varieties only), Sorghum, Maize, Sweet Corn, Sugar cane, Lupins, Broom Millet, Saccaline and Forage Sorghum.

• Mintweed in established Lucerne.

• Brome grass in Sirocco Phalaris, Demeter Fescue and Currie Cocksfoot grass seed crops.

• Provide control of weeds and grasses growing on a fallow in a conservation tillage system. Established perennial species are not satisfactorily controlled at the rates recommended. Duration and effectiveness of control depends on the amount of chemical applied, soil type, rainfall and particular weed species. The maximum rate of application in all crops except plantation forestry will be 3 kg ai/ha per year. The maximum rate of application in plantation forestry will be 4.5 kg ai/ha per year in sandy soils and those defined as highly erodible, and 8 kg ai/ha per year in clay loams and heavier textured soils.

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TT-CANOLA

An Integrated Weed Management Strategy for TT-Canola (the Strategy) has been developed and funded by the Canola Association of Australia in co-operation with certain companies. The Strategy outlines recommendations, measures and options for weed management, including management of herbicide resistance in weed populations. The Strategy is available from a Axichem representative and the Canola Association of Australia. A program has been developed that outlines sound agronomic practices and integrated weed management programs designed to optimize the performance of TT-Canola. It is advised that consultation on IWM be undertaken with an accredited agronomist prior to use of AC AXIS 500 SC on TT-Canola.

TO MINIMIZE HERBICIDE RESISTANCE

Avoid dry sowing in heavily weed infested paddocks. Wait for a weed germination after the opening rains in weedy paddocks. Use a pre-plant knockdown or cultivation. No weeds should be allowed to survive at this stage. Adapt the weed control program to the anticipated weed spectrum and pressure:

• Broadleaf Weeds and Ryegrass: Use SIMAZINE 500 SC or AC AXIS 500 SC plus trifluralin pre-emergence. A follow-up with a Group A herbicide (if ryegrass is susceptible) or AC AXIS 500 SC may be necessary. Broadleaf Weeds only: Use AC AXIS 500 SC post-emergence. DO NOT use AC AXIS 500 SC or SIMAZINE 500 SC if the area to be treated had a triazine herbicide applied to it last season. Watch for escapes, especially in paddocks with a long history of Group 5 herbicide use. DO NOT use Group 5 herbicides in consecutive years.

RESISTANT WEEDS REPORTING

Growers should collect plant or seed samples where weeds that are normally susceptible to atrazine and simazine may be resistant, get them tested and seek professional advice.

TO AVOID TRIAZINE CARRY-OVER

On acid soils (pH less than 6.5) – The maximum rate of AC AXIS 500 SC or SIMAZINE 500 SC or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 4 L/ha. On alkaline soils (pH greater than 6.5) – The maximum rate of AC AXIS 500 SC or SIMAZINE 500 SC or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 2 L/ha. Post-emergence use – It is recommended that AC AXIS 500 SC only be used, and at rates of 2 L/ha or less, on both acid or alkaline soils.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – Summer Crops:

WARNING: Sorghum, Broom Millet, Saccaline Heavy rains immediately following an application tend to result in excessive concentrations of herbicide in the seed furrow, thus encouraging possible crop injury. This is most likely to occur when a preplant or pre-emergence application is made using rates in excess of 3.6 liters per hectare. In the northern irrigation areas of Western Australia, do not use as a pre-emergence application during the wet season. Note: Applying the total amount of product as a pre-emergence application increases the risk outlined in the Warning above.

MAIZE & SWEET CORN

For post-emergence application add crop oil at the rate of 5.5 liters per hectare if grasses are the major problem. Spray mixture must be continually agitated. DO NOT apply mixtures containing crop oil to stressed crops, inbred lines, or breeding stock as injury may occur. Where broadleaf weeds only are present add 100 mL of a 100% non-ionic surfactant per 100 liters of spray mixture.

MIXING

DO NOT mix, load, or apply this product within 20 m of any well, sinkhole, intermittent, or perennial stream. Settling may occur after storage for some weeks. Stir product or invert container several times before opening. Pour the product into the spray vat through a strainer to remove any dry particles or flakes, which can occasionally occur under hot storage conditions. Add the full quantity of product to the partly filled spray tank while agitating. Fill tank and agitate to ensure thorough mixing. Continue agitation while spraying. Agitate vigorously from the bottom if allowed to stand. Reseal part used container immediately.

COMPATIBILITY

This product is compatible with post-emergent knockdown herbicides and other residual herbicides such as diuron, hexazinone, ametryn. As formulations of other manufacturers' products are beyond the control of OZCROP, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

By low volume boom or aircraft. With aircraft application the need for good soil moisture at the time of application and follow up rain or irrigation within 10 days is most critical. Suggested minimum volumes of spray mixture per hectare:

• Aircraft: 20 to 30 liters per hectare

• Boom: 50 to 100 liters per hectare Application can be made as an overall or band treatment. Minimum band width should be 30 cm. DO NOT use human flaggers in aerial spraying, unless protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs.

TT-CANOLA: APPLICATION

DO NOT apply to TT-Canola by aircraft. Apply only to areas where run-off is unlikely to occur or where run-off may be captured by farm earthworks.