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GROUP 2 FUNGICIDE

For the control of certain fungal diseases on various crops and situations as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

RATE: In the following table, all rates are given for dilute spraying. For concentrate spraying, refer to the Special instructions for Tree Crops/Vines section.

CRITICAL COMMENTS: Critical Comments For all uses in this table: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same total amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods. Refer to the Special instructions for Tree Crops/Vines section.

ALMONDS
Disease: Blossom Blight, Brown Rot (Monilinia spp., Sclerotinia spp.)
State: All States
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: Apply first at full bloom and, if conditions are favourable for disease development, up to two subsequent applications can be made; at petal fall and up to four weeks after petal fall.

BOYSENBERRIES
Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 1 day (H)
Critical comments: Spray at 10% blossom and full bloom. For fruit protection, apply 2 to 3 weeks pre-harvest.

GRAPES
Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: Good crop hygiene will aid in the control of disease.
This use is subject to an Croplife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. If three or fewer bunch rot sprays are applied in a season use only one spray per season containing CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 Fungicide). If four or more bunch rot sprays are applied in a season use no more than two sprays containing Group 2 fungicides.
2. Late season fungicide treatments should be applied before Botrytis infection reaches unacceptably high levels in the vineyard.
3. DO NOT apply more than two consecutive sprays from the same fungicide group, including from the end of one season to the next.

KIWIFRUIT
Disease: Botrytis Blight (Botrytis spp.)
State: NSW, Vic, WA only
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: Apply the spray to vines every 10 to 14 days ensuring that all fruit is thoroughly wet. Apply 3 applications at 10 to 14 day intervals from 10% bloom to petal fall for protection of flowers and young fruit. Apply a further 2 applications of CHIEF Aquaflo to control late season Botrytis.

MACADAMIAS
Disease: Botrytis Blight (Botrytis spp.)
State: All States
Rate: 100 mL/100 L water
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: Apply as thorough cover spray to flower racemes when they open. A follow up spray may be needed one week later if wet conditions persist during flowering. Remove nuts under trees prior to spraying.

MANDARINAS
(non-bearing)
Disease: Alternaria Leaf Spot (Brown Spot) (Alternaria altenata)
State: Qld, NT, WA only
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: Apply to non-bearing trees of Murcott variety monthly from first flush in Spring until flushing ceases in the Autumn. Reduce intervals to fortnightly during periods of wet weather.

PASSIONFRUIT
Disease: Alternata Spot (Brown Spot) (Alternaria spp., Alternaria passiflora)
State: Qld, NSW, NT, WA only
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Maintain a protective cover with protectant fungicide such as Mancozeb.
2. Limit the use of CHIEF Aquaflo to strategic periods, i.e. before, during and after extended wet periods.
3. Always tank mix CHIEF Aquaflo with a protectant such as Mancozeb.
4. DO NOT apply more than four CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicide) sprays in a season.

RASPBERRIES
Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 1 day (H)
Critical comments: Spray at 10% blossom and full bloom. For fruit protection, apply at 2 to 3 weeks pre-harvest.

APRICOTS, CHERRIES, NECTARINES, PEACHES, PLUMS
Disease: Orchard Spraying Blossom Blight (Monilinia fructicola, Monilinia laxa), Brown Rot (Monilinia fructicola, Monilinia laxa)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 to 150 mL/100 L water
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: For control of Blossom Blight, spray at 10% blossom, full bloom and petal/shuck fall. For control of  subsequent Brown Rot in fruit, spray at 3 weeks and 1 week pre-harvest. Use higher rate under severe conditions of challenge or for single applications of CHIEF Aquaflo in the spray program.
This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Do not apply more than two consecutive sprays of CHIEF Aquaflo or (other Group 2 Fungicides).
2. A post-harvest treatment should also be counted as an application.
3. The last Blossom Blight spray and the first pre-harvest brown rot spray should be regarded as consecutive applications.
4. The spray program should be considered, and the strategy applied on a whole orchard basis.

YOUNGBERRIES
Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 200 mL/100 L water
WHP: 1 day
Critical comments: Spray at 10% blossom and full bloom. For fruit protection, apply at 2 to 3 weeks pre-harvest.

STRAWBERRIES
Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 1 day (H)
Critical comments: This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Apply a program of protectant fungicides during flowering. If conditions favour disease development during this period use CHIEF Aquaflo.
2. DO NOT apply more than two successive sprays of CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 Fungicide).

CELERY
Disease: Sclerotinia Rot (Pink Rot ) (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)
State: All States
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 1 day (H)
Critical comments: Commence spraying 1 to 2 weeks post-transplanting then every 2 to 3 weeks. Use only 5 sprays.

LETTUCE
Disease: Sclerotinia Rot (drop) (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Sclerotinia minor)
State: All States
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 7 days (H)

Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis spp.)
State: Tas, WA only
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 7 days (H)

Critical comments: Spray should be directed to the stems at ground level and to the underside of lower leaves. This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Apply CHIEF Aquaflo as a seedling drench soon after emergence.
2. Apply a protectant fungicide as a high volume foliar spray before planting out, then CHIEF Aquaflo immediately after planting.
3. Maintain cover with protectant fungicide sprays at 7-10 day intervals.
4. If weather conditions favour Botrytis infection, tank mix the protectant with CHIEF Aquaflo.
5. Do not apply CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicides) more than 4 times per season, irrespective of the target disease.

POTATOES
Disease: Sclerotinia Rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)
State: All States
Rate: 1.0 to 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 100 to 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: Apply 2 sprays, once immediately before and once immediately after hilling-up. For most effective treatment, concentrate the spray at the base of the stems and surrounding soil surface, where the fungus is active. Use the higher rate where disease is severe.

Disease: Target Spot (Early Blight) (Alternaria solani)
State: All States
Rate: 1.0 to 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 100 to 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: Ensure thorough coverage to the whole plant. Treatment is generally not required until after flowering. Use the higher rate where disease is severe.
This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Limit use of CHIEF Aquaflo to periods when conditions favour disease development.
2. DO NOT apply more than four CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicide) sprays in one season.
3. Apply no more than two consecutive sprays of a Group 2 fungicide.

Disease: Hypocotyl Rot (Black Scurf) (Rhizoctonia solani)
State: All States
Rate: 800 mL/tonne seed material
WHP: Nil
Critical comments: CHIEF Aquaflo will protect emerging shoots from Hypocotyl Rot, improving overall germination.
CHIEF Aquaflo may also reduce occurrence of Black Scurf on the harvested potatoes. Ensure good coverage of seed material and planting furrow. This can be achieved by applying CHIEF Aquaflo as a fine spray to the seed at the time of planting using spray equipment mounted on the planter, and nozzles located at three points on each planter row to ensure uniform coating of seed. DO NOT plant into waterlogged soils. A minimum water volume of 80 L/tonne seed should be used.

TOMATOES
Disease: Sclerotinia Rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)
State: Qld, NSW, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: Spray at 14 day intervals from transplanting and throughout period of disease pressure.

Disease: Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea)
State: All States
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: Commence spraying 3 to 4 weeks after transplanting or at the onset of disease. Repeat treatment at 14 day intervals or when conditions favour spread of disease i.e. at trimming or deleafing.
This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Alternate or tank mix CHIEF Aquaflo with a protectant such as chlorothalonil. Avoid applying two CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicide) sprays in succession, unless tank mixed with a protectant.
2. Do not apply more than 4 CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicide) sprays in a season.

Disease: Target Spot (Early Blight) (Alternaria Solani)
State: Qld, NT, Tas, WA only
Rate: 2.0 L/ha where spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha OR 200 mL/100 L water where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments: Commence spraying 1 week post-planting. Use adequate water to give thorough coverage of plants. Use high volume spray equipment. This use is subject to an CropLife fungicide resistance management strategy:
1. Limit the use of CHIEF Aquaflo to periods when conditions favour disease development.
2. DO NOT apply more than four CHIEF Aquaflo (or other Group 2 fungicide) sprays in one season. Apply no more than two consecutive sprays of a Group 2 fungicide.

CANOLA
Disease: Sclerotinia (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)
State: All States
Rate: 2.0 L/ha
WHP: 6 weeks (H,G)
Critical comments: Apply at 20 to 50% flowering. Apply as a preventative spray before disease infection is anticipated. Good coverage is essential.
Aerial application: Apply using a minimum water volume of 45 L/ha. Ground application: Apply using a minimum water volume of 100 L/ha.

PEANUTS
Disease: Sclerotinia Rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, Sclerotinia minor)
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 2.0 L/ha OR 440 mL/100 L water (spot application)
WHP: 12 days (H)
Critical comments: Apply when disease first appears. Repeat if necessary. Use a high volume of water to ensure good  coverage of foliage and stem at ground level.
Do not mix with a foliar fungicide due to the different target positions on the plant.

SOYBEANS
Disease: Black Leaf Blight (Arkoola nigra)
State: NSW, WA only
Rate: 2.0 L/2200 to 400 L water per ha
WHP: 7 weeks (H)
Critical comments: If disease is present on leaves apply an initial spray at early pod set (pods approximately 5 mm long). An additional spray 14 days later may be required if wet seasonal conditions prevail.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS (H = HARVEST, G = GRAZING):
Almonds, macadamias, mandarins, potatoes, stone fruit: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
boysenberries, celery, raspberries, strawberries, youngberries: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
Grapes, kiwifruit, lettuce, tomatoes and passionfruit: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Peanuts: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 12 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Canola: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 6 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 6 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
Soybeans: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
Lucerne: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD WITHIN 7 DAYS OF TREATMENT.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fungicide Resistance Warning
CHIEF® 250 Liquid Fungicide is a member of the dicarboximide group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management CHIEF 250 is a Group 2 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 2 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by CHIEF 250 or other Group 2 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss.
Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of CHIEF 250 to control resistant fungi.

Export of treated produce
Growers should note that MRLs or import tolerances may not exist in all markets for produce treated with CHIEF 250. If you are growing produce for export, please check with Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using CHIEF 250.

Mixing
Note: CHIEF 250 may be unstable in conditions where the pH is 7 or higher. It is therefore essential to check the pH of the spray solution before adding CHIEF 250. A suitable registered buffering agent may have to be added to bring the pH down below 7.
Shake well before use. Add half the required water volume to the spray tank or vat with the agitation mechanism operating. Add the required volume of this product and then add additional water to the volume required.

Application
Good disease control requires even, thorough coverage of the target area. Application should be made using appropriate spray equipment and sufficient water to provide adequate penetration and coverage. Equipment settings and water volume may need to vary, depending on the growth stage of the crop. High pressure, prolonged and vigorous agitation particularly in conjunction with a high concentration of CHIEF 250 in the spray tank may reduce the suspension properties of CHIEF 250, resulting in a scum forming on the surface or sediment forming on the filters. If the agitation system cannot be adjusted, or concentration reduced to overcome this problem it is recommended that CHIEF® Aquaflo be used, where registered.

Special instructions for Tree Crops/Vines
Dilute Spraying
Use a sprayer designed to apply high spray volumes, up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient spray solution to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off. The required spray volume to achieve point of run off may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, or from industry guidelines or other expert advice. Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off. The required dilute spray volume to achieve point of run off will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.
Concentrate Spraying
Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies spray volumes less than those equired to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even overage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen spray volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate.
The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way:
EXAMPLE ONLY
1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha
2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha
3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3 X (i.e. 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3)
4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is 30 mL of product per 100 L water for concentrate spraying.
The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.
For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

Compatibility
CHIEF 250 is compatible with the following products:
#Aliette* WG (see NOTE below), azinphos-methyl, benomyl, Bugmaster* Flowable, chlorfenvinphos, Chlorfos*, demeton-S-methyl, Dithane M45*, fenarimol, Kelthane*, Kocide* (Warning: Do not mix CHIEF 250 with Kocide for use on potatoes), Larvin* 375, Maldison 500, Marlin*, metalaxyl, methamidophos, methyl parathion, pirimicarb, propargite, triadimenol.
When tank mixing products the order of mixing is determined by formulation type. As a guide the following mixing sequence is
recommended:
1. Wettable powders
2. Suspension concentrates
3. Water Dispersible Granules
4. Suspo-emulsions (e.g. CHIEF 250)
5. Soluble powders
6. Solutions
7. Emulsifiable concentrates
8. Soluble concentrates
9. Wetting agents and oils
With any mixture, thoroughly agitate immediately before applying. It is not recommended to mix this product with more than one of the above chemicals in the tank. The use of a surfactant or spray oil is not recommended with CHIEF 250 as it may result in crop damage to sensitive plants. DO NOT mix with fertilisers. Mixtures with some fertilisers, e.g. urea, may cause foliar damage.
Note: #Mixing CHIEF 250 with Aliette WG may result in some settling out.
As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.