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GROUP A HERBICIDE

For control of Wild Oats, Paradoxa Grass (Annual Phalaris), Canary Grass and Annual Ryegrass in Wheat. Highly active on Wild Oats and can be mixed with many broadleaf herbicides as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints:
DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 2 hours.
DO NOT apply to weeds or crops which are under stress. For example, due to very dry, very wet, frosty or diseased conditions, nutrient deficiency or high insect pressure.
DO NOT apply to weeds or crops immediately after a prolonged period of frosts.
DO NOT apply under poor growing conditions.

WHEAT
(2 leaf to late jointing (Zadocks 12 – 37))
Weeds controlled: Wild Oats
State: Qld, Nthn NSW only
Rate per hectare: 65 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 5 leaf
Rate per hectare: 85 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 leaf to mid tillering

Critical comments: NOT TO BE TANK MIXED WITH BROADLEAF HERBICIDES AT THESE RATES.
Apply at 85 mL/ha when weeds are not actively growing. Where low water volumes are used, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified (See Minimum Oil Volumes).
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (100C or less), use Hasten instead of D-C-Trate or Uptake.

Rate per hectare: 85 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 5 leaf
Rate per hectare: 125 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 leaf to mid tillering

Critical comments: MAY BE TANK MIXED WITH COMPATIBLE HERBICIDES.
Apply in mixtures for broadleaf weed control only when weeds are actively growing.
When mixing MANDATE with certain broadleaf weed herbicides some reduction in grass weed control may occur.
Unless otherwise specified always use D-C-Trate, Uptake or Hasten when tank mixing broadleaf herbicides. Apply at 125 mL/ha when weeds are not actively growing.
Where low water volumes are used, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified (See Minimum Oil Volumes).
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (100C or less), use Hasten instead of D-C-Trate or Uptake.

State: Sthn NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate per hectare: 65 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water. Or 100 mL of a 100% non-ionic surfactant per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 5 leaf
Rate per hectare: 85 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake oil per 100 L of water. Or 100 mL of a 100% non-ionic surfactant per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 leaf to mid tillering

Critical comments: MAY BE TANK MIXED WITH COMPATIBLE HERBICIDES.
Apply in mixtures for broadleaf weed control only when weeds are actively growing.
When mixing MANDATE with certain broadleaf weed herbicides some reduction in grass weed control may occur.
Refer to compatibility chart for specific rates for tank mixes. Unless otherwise specified always use D-C-Trate, Uptake or Hasten when tank mixing broadleaf herbicides. Apply at 85 mL/ha when weeds are not actively growing. Where low water volumes are used, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified (See Minimum Oil Volumes).
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (100C or less), use Hasten instead of D-C-Trate or Uptake.

Weeds controlled: Paradoxa Grass (Phalaris paradoxa), Canary Grass (Phalaris minor)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA only
Rate per hectare: 85 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 3 leaf
Rate per hectare: 125 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 5 leaf
Rate per hectare: 160 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 leaf to early tillering

Critical comments: NOT TO BE TANK MIXED WITH BROADLEAF HERBICIDES AT RATES BELOW 160 mL/ha.
Apply in mixtures for broadleaf weed control only when weeds are actively growing.
When mixing MANDATE with certain broadleaf weed herbicides some reduction in grass weed control may occur.
Apply at 160 mL/ha when weeds are not actively growing. Where low water volumes are used, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified (See Minimum Oil Volumes).
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (100C or less), use Hasten instead of D-C-Trate or Uptake.

Weeds controlled: Annual Ryegrass
State: NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate per hectare: 160 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 to 4 leaf
Rate per hectare: 210 mL + 1 L of D-C-Trate oil or 500 mL Hasten or Uptake per 100 L of water.
Weed growth stage: 2 leaf to early tillering

Critical comments: MAY BE TANK MIXED WITH COMPATIBLE HERBICIDES.
Apply in mixtures for broadleaf weed control only when weeds are actively growing. When mixing MANDATE with certain broadleaf weed herbicides some reduction in grass weed control may occur.
Apply at 210 mL/ha when weeds are not actively growing. Where low water volumes are used, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified (See Minimum Oil Volumes).
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (100C or less), use Hasten instead of D-C-Trate or Uptake.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Harvested grain: WITHHOLDING PERIOD NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Animal grazing/feeding: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MANDATE® Herbicide should be applied only when weeds are actively growing.

Resistant Weeds Warning
MANDATE® Herbicide is a member of the aryloxyphenoxypropionate (“fop”) group of herbicides. MANDATE has the inhibition of fat (lipid) synthesis, (or inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase) mode of action. For weed resistance management MANDATE is a Group A herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to MANDATE and other Group A herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by MANDATE or other Group A herbicides.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of MANDATE to control resistant weeds.
Weed biotypes resistant to diclofop-methyl and other “grass specific” herbicides can also often be resistant to MANDATE. Before using MANDATE on a population resistant to or suspected to be resistant to “grass specific” herbicides, have a resistance test conducted to ensure that it is susceptible to MANDATE.
Large numbers of healthy surviving weeds can be an indication that resistance is developing. Efforts should be made to prevent seed set of the surviving weeds.
DO NOT make more than one application of a Group A herbicide with the inhibition of fat (lipid) synthesis (or inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase) mode of action to a crop in the same season.
If the user suspects that the target weed population is resistant to herbicides with this mode of action, MANDATE or other Group A herbicides should not be used.
Strategies to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance are available. The above recommendations should be incorporated into an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) Program. Consult your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries, or local Adama representative for details.

Mixing
Fill the spray tank to one quarter full. Then add MANDATE while adding water to make up the final spray volume. Pour MANDATE into the stream of incoming water. Good agitation at the time MANDATE is added to the tank will ensure good mixing.
Add the required amount of Amplify, D-C-Trate*, Hasten*, Hotwire® or Uptake* oil just before the tank is full of water and with the agitators in motion.

Mixing order
Some products may react with other products if they are not mixed in the correct order. The general mixing order of products should be:
1. Water conditioners or buffers
2. Water dispersable granules (WG)
3. Wettable powders (WP)
4. Flowable or suspension concentrates (SC)
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) (MANDATE)
6. Water based or soluble concentrates
7. Oils and wetters – eg Hasten, BS 1000
It is important to ensure that each individual component of the tank mix is fully dissolved and in solution before the next product is added to the tank mix, otherwise mixing problems may occur.

Minimum Oil Volumes
The minimum amount of oil to be applied with MANDATE will depend on the type of oil used. When applying MANDATE using low water volumes, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified below:
- For oils normally applied at 1% v/v (eg D-C-Trate), DO NOT apply less than 500 mL oil/ha.
- For oils normally applied at 0.5% v/v (eg Uptake, Hasten, Amplify, Hotwire), DO NOT apply less than 250 mL oil/ha.

Cleaning Spray Equipment
After using MANDATE, empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, drain the tank and clean any filters in the tank, pump, line and nozzles.
To rinse: After cleaning the tank as above, quarter fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.
To decontaminate: Before spraying cereals (except wheat), maize, sorghum or other sensitive crops, wash the tank and rinse the system as above. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure. Then quarter fill the tank and add a liquid alkali detergent (eg SURF*, OMO*, DRIVE*) at 0.5 L/100 L of water and circulate throughout the system for at least fifteen minutes. Drain the whole system. Remove filters and nozzles and clean them separately. Finally flush the system with clean water and allow to drain. Dispose of all water used for cleaning in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and roots.

Application
Ground Application: Boom spray with flat fan nozzles. Ensure good spray coverage is obtained. Apply using 50 to 110 L water per hectare. The ideal droplet size is 200 to 300 microns VMD.
Aircraft Application: For best results use 20 to 30 L water per hectare and spray at 2 m to 3 m above the crop. Ideal droplet size is 250 to 350 microns VMD. For rotary atomizers (micronairs) this can be achieved using blade angles of 550 to 650. Where booms and nozzles are attached, flat fan nozzles with a spray angle of 650 to 900 should be used. Avoid applying MANDATE if wind speeds are greater than 5 m/s.  If spraying in calm conditions use larger droplets and reduce flying height.

Compatibility
When MANDATE is applied with compatible herbicides always use a recommended oil. Only use a 100% non-ionic surfactant when mixing with diflufenican based products. Grass Herbicides: MANDATE is compatible with diclofop methyl, eg Rhino®.
Broadleaf Herbicides: Some broadleaf weed herbicides are incompatible with MANDATE because they reduce the effectiveness of MANDATE or because in mixture they may cause crop yellowing. For the latest information on compatability of MANDATE with broadleaf herbicides refer to your local reseller, Adama Territory Manager or the Adama web site, adama.com
Incompatible: The following herbicides are known to be incompatible with MANDATE: Diuron, LOGRAN*, Barrel* (bromoxynil + dicamba + MCPA) and all 2,4-D formulations. Herbicides which are incompatible with MANDATE must be applied separately. In this situation, apply MANDATE first and then allow at least 10 days between its application and application of the broadleaf
weed herbicide.
Insecticides: MANDATE is compatible with Suprathion 400 EC.
PRECAUTIONS
Re-entry Period: DO NOT enter treated areas without protective clothing until the spray has dried.