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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-flooding with Adequate Preparation:

Pluto 800 should only be used pre-flooding in bays that have been adequately prepared and rolled to break down soil clods. Sow pre-germinated rice seed (not dry rice seed) into flooded bays, maintaining water coverage on high sides of bays.

Mixing:

Thoroughly mix the required amount of Pluto 800 with a similar quantity of water before adding the remainder of water to the spray tank while agitating. Re-agitate if the mixture is allowed to stand before use.

Application:

Apply via tapered flat fan nozzles in a minimum 50 L/ha. Overlapping may result in crop injury and should be avoided.

Water Management:

For best results, supply water separately to each bay from the supply channel or align irrigation stops on one side of paddock and ensure toe furrows are clear. After the initial flooding following application, maintain complete water coverage of bays to ensure satisfactory weed control throughout the season. Reduced weed control may occur if water levels drop and expose the soil surface. DO NOT drain rice water into regional drains within the withholding period after Pluto 800 application as defined by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) or the local irrigation authority.

AERIAL SOWN RICE - FLOODED BAY - SINGLE APPLICATION

Restraint:

DO NOT use Pluto 800 where muddy water can be expected. NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. WITHHOLDING PERIOD NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

Flood Area Preparation:

Flood the area to be sown quickly and sow within 7 days of commencement of filling of flat bays. Sow pre-germinated rice seed in the normal way, maintaining full water coverage on high sides of bay. Apply Pluto 800 only when the fibrous (secondary) roots of the rice seedling are developing and attached to the soil surface (1 to 2 leaf stage). Do not apply before the development of fibrous roots or to floating rice, as crop damage may occur. Cease water movement 6 to 12 hours before application, holding water for a minimum of 3 days (refer to Water Management below).

Aerial Application:

Apply Pluto 800 to flooded bays using flat fan nozzles or AU 5000 rotary atomisers, delivering a minimum of 20 to 40 L spray volume/ha with a droplet size of 200 to 350 µm. Alternatively, use solid stream nozzles with specified setup. Do not overspray headlands. Evaluate the layout of contoured bays before application.

SCWIIRT Application:

In Soluble Chemical Water Injection In Rice Technique (SCWIIRT), apply Pluto 800 with a total application volume of 6.5 L/ha. Thoroughly mix with water before adding to the spray tank while agitating. Re-agitate if the mixture stands before use.

Post-Application Water Management:

After a minimum of 3 days following application, bays may be topped up as necessary for normal water management. Ensure full coverage of soil with enough water depth to enable product distribution. Crop effects may be observed; reducing water level can aid crop recovery. DO NOT drain rice water into regional drains within the withholding period after Pluto 800 application as defined by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) or the local irrigation authority. Contact Kenso Agcare for further advice.