Simanex 900 WG

Manufacturer
ADAMA
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2024-06-30
Registration number
68785
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For the control of weeds in a range of horticultural and broadacre crops, forestry and in non-crop situations as per the directions for use table.

ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG CONVERSION CHART

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 1.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 0.55
ha/bag (15kg bag): 27.0

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 1.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 0.83
ha/bag (15kg bag): 18.0

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 2.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 1.11
ha/bag (15kg bag): 13.5

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 2.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 1.39
ha/bag (15kg bag): 10.8

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 3.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 1.67
ha/bag (15kg bag): 9.0

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 3.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 1.94
ha/bag (15kg bag): 8.7

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 4.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 2.22
ha/bag (15kg bag): 6.8

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 4.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 2.50
ha/bag (15kg bag): 6.0

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 5.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 2.78
ha/bag (15kg bag): 5.4

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 5.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 3.10
ha/bag (15kg bag): 4.8

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 6.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 3.33
ha/bag (15kg bag): 4.5

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 6.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 3.60
ha/bag (15kg bag): 4.2

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 7.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 3.89
ha/bag (15kg bag): 3.9

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 7.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 4.16
ha/bag (15kg bag): 3.6

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 8.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 4.44
ha/bag (15kg bag): 3.4

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 8.5
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 4.70
ha/bag (15kg bag): 3.2

Farmoz Simazine 500 Flowable (500g/L) L/ha: 9.0
ADAMA Simanex 900 WG Herbicide (Granules) kg/ha: 5.00
ha/bag (15kg bag): 3.0

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS
DO NOT exceed highest rate recommended for any particular crop.
DO NOT plant crops other than those recommended, following treatments at rates up to 2.5 kg/ha for at least 9 months after application. When rates exceed 2.5 kg/ha planting may not be possible for longer periods and trial plantings should be conducted to check residual activity.

ALMONDS
States: SA only
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1 kg
Heavy soils: 2 kg
Critical comments: Trees should be at least 3 years old. Apply to bare moist soil.

APPLES
States: Qld only
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 4 kg
Heavy soils: 4.9 kg
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA. WA, Tas only
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.8 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg

Critical comments: Trees should be at least 3 years old. Apply to bare, moist soil.
Warning: DO NOT use on excessively sandy soils, as crop damage may occur.

ASPARAGUS
States: All States
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.2 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg
Critical comments: Apply to bare, moist soil prior to spear emergence.

BERRY FRUITS
States: All States
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 2.5 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg
Critical comments: Berry vines should be at least one year old.
DO NOT apply to foliage or when fruit is present. Apply to bare, moist soil.

CITRUS
States: All States
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 2.5 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg
Critical comments: Citrus trees should be at least one year old. Apply to bare moist soil.

HOPS
States: All States
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.3 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg
Critical comments: Apply to bare, moist soil in late winter or early spring, prior to hop emergence.

PEARS
States: Qld only
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 3.8 kg
Heavy soils: 3.8 kg
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA, Tas only
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.8 kg
Heavy soils: 2.5 kg

Critical comments: Trees should be at least 3 years old. Apply to bare, moist soil.
Warning: DO NOT use on excessively sandy soils, as crop damage may occur.

STRAWBERRY
States: All States
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.2 kg
Heavy soils: 1.2 kg
Critical comments: Apply between polythene covered beds.
DO NOT use on white or grey sands in WA.

VINEYARDS
States: Qld only
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 3.8 kg
Heavy soils: 3.8 kg
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA. WA, Tas only
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.9 kg
Heavy soils: 4 kg
Critical comments: Vines should be at least 3 years old.
Apply to bare, moist soil.
Use only if vines are at least 12 months old. In the first year of use split applications are preferred.
DO NOT use 4 kg/ha rate on vines less than 3 years old.

CANOLA
(Triazine Tolerant varieties only) Pre emergence or post sowing pre emergence only
States: All States
Weeds: Capeweed, Charlock, Clover, Corn Cromwell, Doublegee, Fumitories, Geraniums, Ivy- Leaf Speedwell, London Rocket, Mustards, Paterson’s Curse, Shepherd’s Purse, Silver Grass (Vulpia), Turnips.
Suppression of Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Wild Oats and Wild Radish
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 1.1 - 2.2kg
Critical comments: This use is subject to an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for the use of triazine herbicides in triazine tolerant (TT) canola.
See General Instructions: Integrated Weed Management Strategy for TT- Canola.
Can be applied up to a week before sowing or post-sowing pre-emergence (ideally incorporated by harrows). For best results, apply to bare moist soil, either immediately before seeding or as a pre-emergence treatment at or within 7 days of planting. Sufficient rainfall (20-30 mm) to wet the soil through the weed root zone is necessary within 2-3 weeks of application. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. When applied before seeding, incorporate to a depth of 5 cm.

CHICKPEAS
States: NSW, ACT, Qld, SA, only
Weeds: Dead Nettle, Indian Hedge Mustard, Lesser Swinecress, Milk Thistle, Prickly Lettuce, Purple Goosefoot, Shepherd’s Purse, Turnip Weed, Wireweed and suppression of Black Bindweed and Paradoxa Grass.
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 800g + 1.5L Proton*
Critical comments: Apply immediately post-planting. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil.
For reliable results, significant rain (20-30mm) is necessary within 2-3 weeks of sowing.

States: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA only
Weeds: Milk Thistle (Common Sowthistle), Indian Hedge Mustard, Turnip Weed, and suppression of Prickly Lettuce, Shepherd’s Purse and Wireweed.
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 800g - 1.1kg
Critical comments: For best results, apply to bare moist soil, immediately post planting. Sufficient rainfall (20-30mm) to wet the soil through the weed root zone is necessary within 2 to 3 weeks of application.
Applications should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. Use the lower rate on light sandy soils.

States: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA only
Weeds: Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Capeweed, Corn Gromwell, Fumitories, Geranium, Ivy-leaf Speedwell, Rough Poppy, Mustards, Turnips, Volunteer Canola (not triazine tolerant cultivars), Wireweed and suppression of Brome Grass and Wild Oats.
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 800g - 1.1kg plus 800mL of Trifluralin 480 (Trilogy®)
Critical comments: Apply to bare moist soil and incorporate to a depth of 5cm just prior to sowing. Incorporation should be made within 4 hours of application. Use this mixture where Annual Ryegrass and Wild Oats are the major problem.
Sufficient rainfall (20-30mm) to wet the soil through the weed root zone is necessary within 2 to 3 weeks of application.
Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. Use the lower rate on light sandy soils.

States: WA only
Weeds: Capeweed, Clover, Dock, Doublegee Mustard, Radish, Self Sown Cereals, Silver Grass, Turnip Weed and suppression of Barley Grass, Ryegrass and Wild Oats.
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 550g to 1.1kg
Critical comments: For best results, apply to bare moist soil, either immediately before seeding, or as a pre-emergent treatment at or within 7 days of planting. Sufficient rainfall to wet the soil through the weed root zone (20-30 mm) is necessary within 2-3 weeks of application. Results can be variable if seasonal conditions are dry prior to sowing, and Chickpeas are sown into a dry or low moisture seedbed.
Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. When applied before seeding, incorporation by the sowing operation should not be greater than 5 cm. Use 0.55 – 0.775 kg on lighter soils and in the Northern Agricultural areas, and up to 1.1 kg on heavier soil types. DO NOT use on whitish or grey sands.

FABA BEANS
States: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA. WA, only
Weeds: Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Capeweed, Corn Gromwell  (Sheepweed),Deadnettle, Fumitories, Geranium, Ivy-Leaf Speedwell, Medics, Mustards.
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.1 kg
Heavy soils: 1.4 kg
Critical comments: Apply either pre-seeding or immediately post-sowing which is preferred on light soils. Sow the crop at least 5cm deep. Use the lowest rate on light soils. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. For fully reliable results, significant rainfall (20-30 mm) is necessary within 2-3 weeks of sowing. DO NOT use rates higher than 1.1 kg/ha on soils with pH 8.0 and above as unacceptable crop damage may occur.

Weeds: Paradoxa Grass, Saffron Thistle, Soursob, Volunteer Canola, Wireweed and suppression of Wild Oats
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 550g plus 830mL of a Trifluralin 480 (Trilogy)
Heavy soils: 800g plus 830mL of a Trifluralin 480 (Trilogy)
Critical comments: Apply to bare moist soil and incorporate to a depth of 5 cm just prior to sowing. Incorporation should be made within hours of application. Use this mixture where Annual Ryegrass and Wild Oats are the major problem.
Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. For fully reliable results, significant rainfall (20-30mm) is necessary with 2-3 weeks of application.

LUCERNE
(established)
States:
Tas only
Weeds: REFER TO WEED TABLE
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 1.1 kg
Heavy soils: 1.1 kg
Critical comments: Use only if lucerne is more than 12 months old. Apply during the winter dormant period before weeds emerge.

LUPINS
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Weeds: Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Capeweed, Fumitories, Wireweed, Corn Gromwell (Sheep Weed), Ivy-leaf Speedwell, Turnips, Mustards, Geraniums, suppression of Wild Oats, Brome Grass and Soursob
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 800g to 1.1kg
Heavy soils: 1.3 to 2.2kg
Critical comments: Apply 50 to 100L of spray mixture/ha. Apply to bare moist soil at or within 2 days of sowing. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. Use the highest rate on heavy soil or where free organic matter such as trash is present. If dry conditions prevail after application, incorporation with light harrows up to 1 week after sowing may assist results.

(Lupins when no weeds are present at time of sowing)
States: WA only
Weeds: Capeweed, Clover, Dock, Doublegee, Mustard, Radish, Self Sown Cereals, Silver Grass, Turnip and suppression of Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Ryegrass and Wild Oats
Rate / ha:
Light soils: 550g to 1.1kg
Heavy soils: 1.1 to 1.6kg
Critical comments: Can be applied as a pre-emergence treatment before or within 2 days of planting. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloggy soil. For fully reliable results, significant rainfall (10-20mm) is necessary within 2 to 3 weeks of application.
NOTE: Not for use on white or grey sands.
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 550g to 1.1kg plus 1.25L Trifluralin 480 (Trilogy)
Critical comments: For best results, apply the tank mix to bare moist soil and incorporate to a depth of 5cm just prior to sowing. Application should not be made to ridged soil. Incorporation should be made within 4 hours of application. Use as a pre-emergence application only. Use this mixture where Annual Ryegrass and Wild Oats are the major problems. Sufficient rainfall to wet the soil through the weed root zone (20-30mm) is necessary within 2 to 3 weeks of application. Results can be variable if seasonal conditions are dry prior to sowing and Lupins are sown into dry or low moisture seedbed. Use 1 to 1.5L/ha on yellow sands, 2L/ha on all other soil types. Where Brome Grass is a problem use 2L/ha. DO NOT use on whitish or grey sands.

(Lupins where weeds are present at time of sowing)
States: WA only
Weeds: Capeweed, Clover, Dock, Doublegee, Mustard, Radish, Self Sown Cereals, Silver Grass, Turnip and suppression of Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Ryegrass and Wild Oats
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils:  550g to 800g plus 100 to 160mL Spraytop® 250
Critical comments: For best results apply to bare moist soil 1 to 6 days prior to seeding to areas where the crop will be sown under a conservation tillage system. Sufficient rainfall to wet the soil through the weed root zone (20-30mm) is necessary within 2 to 3 weeks of application. Results can be variable if seasonal conditions are dry prior to sowing and Lupins are sown into dry or low moisture seedbed. Use the lower rate when weeds have emerged for more than 2 weeks and the higher rate when application is made within 2 weeks of weed emergence. DO NOT use on whitish or grey sands.

(Lupins postemergence Top up application following a pre-emergence application of Simazine)
States: WA only
Weeds: Capeweed, Clover, Dock, Doublegee, Mustard, Radish, Self-sown Cereals, Silver Grass, Turnip and suppression of Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Brome Grass and Wild Oats
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils: 400g – 1.1kg
Critical comments: To be used in addition to a pre-emergence application of ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG, but not as an alternative to a pre-emergence application. Apply to moist soil.
Use rates of 400g to 550g within 4 weeks after seeding. DO NOT apply to Lupins which are showing symptoms of simazine damage from the pre-emergence herbicide application.

SUB CLOVER ESTABLISHES LUCERNE AND PERENNIAL PASTURES
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA only
Weeds: Vulpia (Silvergrass), Rat’s Tail Fescue, Squirrel-Tail Fescue, Sand Fescue
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils:  550g to 900g
Critical comments: Apply 6-10 weeks after emergence of the pasture, but not before the 3rd trifoliate leaf stage of Sub Clover. Best results are obtained from application to young, well grazed, and actively growing plants.
Some damage to Sub Clover may occur especially at the higher rates, DO NOT apply to sand soils and use the lower rates on light textured soils. Apply under moist soil conditions; rain following application enhances results. DO NOT apply to stressed plants. Insect infestations should be controlled and sub clover allowed to recover before the ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG is applied. DO NOT use herbicides for broad-leaved weed control within 3 weeks of application.
States: NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, only
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils:  550 to 800g plus 100-160mL of Spraytop 250
Critical comments: Apply 6-10 weeks after emergence of the pasture, but not before the 3rd trifoliate leaf stage of sub clover. Best results are obtained from application to young, well grazed, and actively growing plants. However, the addition of paraquat improves the control of well established plants. Add a non-ionic surfactant at 0.2% v/v (200 mL per 100L). Under conditions of good soil moisture, control of other grasses and some broadleaf weed seedlings may occur.
DO NOT apply to sandy soils and use the lower rates on light textured soils. Apply under moist conditions: rain following application enhances results.
DO NOT apply to stressed plants. Insect infestations should be controlled and Sub Clover allowed to recover before the ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG plus paraquat is applied.
DO NOT use herbicides for broad-leaved weed control within 3 weeks of application.

States: WA only
Weeds: Vulpia (Silvergrass), Rat’sTail Fescue
Rate / ha: Light soils - Heavy soils:  400 - 550g
Critical comments: Apply within 8 weeks of emergence of Sub Clover and Grasses. Under conditions of good soil moisture control of other grasses and some broadleaf weeds may occur. Ensure that there is a good stand of subterranean clover present before spraying. Use the lower rate on light textured soils. DO NOT use on deep white sands.
DO NOT use broadleaf weed herbicides or add crop oils or wetting agents.
DO NOT use on medics, or red or white clover.
DO NOT overlap when spraying, otherwise damage may be observed.

Knapsack applications: 3 kg ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG/ha is equivalent to 60 g ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG per 15L knapsack of water over 200m2.
Power sprayer: 3 kg ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG/ha is equivalent to 610 g ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG per 200 L drum of water over 2000 m2.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Harvest:
ALL CROPS: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Grazing:
CANOLA: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 15 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
CHICKPEAS : DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 9 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
FABA BEANS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 8 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
SUB CLOVER: DO NOT GRAZE FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
DO NOT CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 21 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.

WEEDS CONTROLLED IN ALL STATES: Amaranths (Amaranthus spp.), Poa (Winter Grass) (Poa annua), Barley Grass Annual (Hordeum spp), Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa spp.), Bindii (Calotis hispidula), *Brome Grass (Bromus spp.), Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula), Chickweed (Stellaria media), Common Sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus), Corn Gromwell (Iron/Sheepweed) (Buglossoides arvense), Creeping Oxalis (Oxalis corniculata), Fat Hen (Chenopodium album), Fumitories (Fumaria spp.), Geranium (Geranium spp.), Ivy-Leaf Speedwell (Veronica hederifolia), Mustards (Sisymbrium spp.), Native Geranium (Geranium solanderi), Nettles Potato (Urtica spp.), Weed Powell’s (Galinsoga parviflora), Amaranth Red Root (Amaranthus powellii), Amaranth Red (Amaranthus retroflexus), Shank Shepherds (Amaranthus cruentus), Purse Summer (Capsella bursa-pastoris), Grass Thistles (Digitaria spp.), Annual (Carduus spp.) (Carthamus spp.) (Centaurea spp.) (Onopordum spp.), Soldier (Picnomon acarna), Variegated (Silybum marianum), Turnips (Brassica spp.), Turnip Weed (Rapistrum rugosum), Wild Mustard (Sisymbrium spp.), *Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum), *Wild Turnip (Brassica tournefortii), *Wimmera (Annual) Ryegrass (Lolium rigidum), Yellow Wood Sorrel (Oxalis cornicalata).

* See WA supression table only below

WEEDS SUPRESSED AT HIGHER RATES: Soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae), Wild Oats (Avena spp.).

WEEDS SUPRESSED ONLY IN WA: Annual Ryegrass (Lolium rigidum), Brome Grass (Bromus spp.), Dock (Rumex spp.), Double Gee (Emex australis), Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum), Sorrel (Rumex acetosella), Soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae), Wild Turnip (Brassica tournefortii), Wireweed (Polygonum aviculare).

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG Herbicide is a pre-emergent herbicide which selectively kills plants and seedlings by absorption through the root system. Very little, if any, foliage absorption takes place. It works best when applied to bare, moist soil. If vegetation is present at spraying then a knockdown herbicide should be added. ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG is very insoluble in water and so usually remains in the top 5 cm of the soil. It is inactivated by absorption onto charcoal or other carbonaceous materials, muck solid or soils high in organic matter - higher rates are therefore required in these types of soil.
Araucaria, Corymbia, Eucalyptus and Pinus plantations: Field trials and use experience has indicated that the following species are tolerant. Test tolerance before treating other species.
Araucaria – all commercial species, Corymbia – maculata.
Eucalyptus – agglomerata, calophylla, camaldulensis, cladocalyx, cloeziana. dunnii, globulus, grandis, laevopinea, nitens, pilularis, pseudoglobulus, regnans, rudis, saligna, wandoo.
Pinus – caribaea and hybrids, elliottii, pinaster, radiata.

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TT CANOLA
The use of this product in TT canola is subject to an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for the use of triazine herbicides in TT canola
The Strategy encompasses:
- Integrated Weed Management;
- the specific management of crop plant volunteers and outcrossing to other plants; and
- triazine herbicide residue management (agronomic and environment) Compliance with registered label directions and adoption of the principles outlined in the Strategy will assist with implementation of crop management practices that minimise the development of herbicide resistance in treated weeds; reduce the levels of triazine residues in the environment; and manage volunteer plants and outcrossing.
Copies of the Strategy are available from a Adama Australia Pty Ltd representative or by contacting (02)94317800 It is advised that consultation be undertaken with an appropriate agronomist, consultant or Departmental adviser prior to the use of ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG Herbicide on TT Canola.
To minimise 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 500g/L) or (atrazine 500g/L) plus trifluralin pre- emergence. A follow-up with a Group A herbicide (if ryegrass is susceptible) or atrazine 500g/L may be necessary.
Broadleaf Weeds only: Use atrazine 500g/L post- emergence.
- DO NOT use atrazine 500g/L or simazine 500g/L 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 C herbicide use.
- DO NOT use Group C herbicides in consecutive years.
To avoid Triazine carry-over:
On acid soils (pH less than 6.5) - The maximum rate of atrazine 500g/L or simazine 500g/L 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 atrazine 500g/L or simazine 500g/L 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 atrazine 500g/L only be used, and at rates of 2 L/ha or less, on both acid or alkaline soils.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING
ADAMA SIMANEX® 900 WG Herbicide is a member of the triazines group of herbicides. ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG has the inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II mode of action. For weed resistance management ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG is a Group C herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG and other Group C 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 ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG or other Group C 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 ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG to control resistant weeds.

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.

MIXING
This product mixes readily with water. No pre-mixing is required. Add the required quantity to the spray vat which should be 50-75% full. Re-seal part used container immediately. The agitation system should be running during addition of the product and during the spraying operation. If left to settle, stir/agitate thoroughly before spraying.

Method of application
ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG must be applied in a minimum of 50L/ha (WA only); 100L/ha (SA, Vic, Qld, NSW); 200L/ha (Tas only). Higher volumes of water are desirable as this usually increases the evenness and accuracy of application. It is most important not to exceed the rates recommended when using hand-held high volume sprayers. To ensure that this does not happen the following procedure should be adopted before spraying the chemical:
a) Fill spray tank or vat with water and mark the water level.
b) Spray 100m2 in a manner similar to the method to be used.
c) Fill the spray tank up to the mark measuring the amount of water to do this, for example, say 20 litres. Then multiply this amount of water by 100 to give the volume of water, ie. 2000 litres used per sprayed hectare. The recommended rate of ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG per hectare is then added to each 2000 litres of water.
d) At the end of the Directions for Use table rates are given as a guide to the amounts usually applied by knapsack and power sprayers. These should only be used when calibration is not feasible.

TT-Canola: Application
DO NOT apply to TT-canola by aircraft. Apply only with a low boom sprayer with a 60 m buffer zone downwind of treated fields to natural or impounded lakes or dams, and a 20 m buffer zone for any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream. Apply only to areas where run-off is unlikely to occur or where run-off may be captured by farm earthworks. Incorporation (Pre-plant and At Sowing application) This product acts mainly by root absorption. Its effectiveness depends on the occurrence of rainfall or irrigation to move it down into the weed root zone. Sufficient rain or irrigation to thoroughly wet the soil through the weed root zone should occur or be made immediately after application to provide appropriate weed control. Delay in activation of the product may result in some weed growth.
In flood or furrow irrigation situations complete and continued activation of the product may not occur due to a thin band of dry soil on the surface during or after irrigation. Mechanical incorporation after application, using light harrows to incorporate the product into the soil not more than 4 cm deep is required to ensure the irrigation water activates the product. Always apply the product to an even unridged seedbed.

Timing of spray
Apply to tolerant established plants as given in directions for use table after the soil has been freshly cultivated or chipped and while it is still bare and preferably when the soil surface is moist. For newly planted crops such as gladioli, apply after planting when the soil is freshly cultivated and moist.

Activation
On horticultural crops, if sufficient rain to thoroughly wet the soil through the weed zone has not fallen within 14 days of application, water in with the equivalent of 10 mm of rain. If applied under dry conditions and irrigation is not available, mechanical incorporation to a depth of not more than 4 cm within 7 days of sowing may assist results.

COMPATIBILITY
ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG is compatible with the following products at the recommended label rates and dilutions: Fusion, Fusilade, Spraytop 250, Reglone*, Spray & Sow, Wipe-Out, Cavalier, Trilogy, Hammer*. Always add the ADAMA SIMANEX 900 WG to the tank first as per the mixing instructions and ensure that it has completely dispersed before adding the other product.

PRECAUTION
RE-ENTRY PERIOD DO NOT enter treated area without protective clothing until spray has dried.

Registered for culturesRate
Almonds1 - 2 kg
Apples1.8 - 4.9 kg
Asparagus1.2 - 2.5 kg
Citrus2.5 kg
Hops1.3 - 2.5 kg
Pears1.8 - 3.8 kg
Strawberries1.2 kg
Grapes1.9 - 4 kg
Canola1.1 - 2.2 kg
Chickpeas0.55 - 1.1 kg
Beans0.55 - 1.4 kg
Lupines0.4 - 2.2 kg
Pasture0.4 - 0.9 kg