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Broad spectrum herbicide for the control of both grasses and broad leaf weeds. Can be used as a pre-emergent/ knockdown for winter cereals as well as for spray topping of winter pastures.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

PRODUCT INFORMATION

4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide is a non-volatile, non selective, water soluble liquid herbicide for the control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in a wide range of agricultural and non-agricultural use situations. 4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide may be used for weed control in agricultural land prior to sowing any edible or non-edible crop, but not prior to transplanting tomato seedlings. When applying this product prior to transplanting crops into plastic mulch, care much be taken to remove residues of this product from the plastic prior to transplanting. Residues can be removed by 2 cm of natural rainfall or by applying water via a sprinkler irrigation system. 4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is inactivated immediately in the soil and does not provide residual weed control. This product moves through the plant from the point of contact to and into the root system. Initial visible effects on annual weeds take 3 to 7 days, but may not be noticeable for 2 to 3 weeks under cool cloudy conditions or on some perennial weeds.

APPLICATION

Boom Equipment For boom application, a spray volume of 80 L/ha or less is recommended for optimum performance. Nozzles and pressure settings should be selected to deliver a MEDIUM or MEDIUM-COARSE size droplet at the target (BCPC – British Crop Protection Council standard). The use of nozzle and/or pressure settings that produce VERY FINE or FINE droplets should be avoided as these are prone to loss or drift. In multiple product tank mixes a minimum water volume of 50 L/ ha is recommended and local advice should be sought. Correct mixing order is important as is good in-tank agitation when application is occurring. For shielded applications a spray volume of 80 L/ha or less is recommended using nozzle types and pressure settings to deliver a COARSE (BCPC) size droplet at the target. Crop damage may result if spray drift occurs through incorrect nozzle and/or pressure selection, inadequate shielding and/or wind strength, high evaporation rates or excessive ground speed.

Wiper Equipment Wiper Equipment (eg. ropewick, canvas, felt or carpet applicators) may be used to apply 4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide. Avoid contact with desirable vegetation. Operate wiper equipment a minimum of 10 cm above crop or pasture. Weeds should be at least 15 cm above the crop or pasture at time of application. Speed of travel should be no greater than 8 km/h. Best results are achieved at lower speeds and where two applications are made in opposite directions (double pass). Where weeds are of variable height, or occur in dense infestations or clumps, some plants may not be contacted by the herbicide solution. In these cases repeat treatment may be necessary. Rate: Mix 700 mL 4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide with 2.3 litres of clean water. Adjust fl ow to suit equipment.

Aerial equipment 4Farmers Potassium Glyphosate 540 Herbicide may be applied by aircraft for control of weeds in forests, cropland or pasture prior to establishment of crops, new pastures or new forest plantings and for pre-harvest application to sorghum and cotton crops up to a maximum rate of 2.7 L/ha where specifi ed by the label. DO NOT apply treatments by aircraft in situations where drift onto sensitive crops and pastures is likely to occur. Apply treatments using boom or Micronair equipment using a spray volume of not less than 20 L/ha and using settings to produce a median droplet diameter of 250-350 microns. Swath width should be set to take into account aircraft type, wind conditions and target height. Swath width will need to be reduced to avoid stripping under light wind conditions and/or application to tall, dense targets eg pre-harvest application treatments in heavy crop stubble. Thoroughly wash aircraft, especially landing gear, after each day of spraying to remove herbicide residues.