Soccer 700 WG

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BAYER
Category
Herbicides
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GROUP C HERBICIDE

For selective weed control in sugarcane as indicated in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Soccer is effective against a range of broadleaf weeds and some grasses. Soccer is absorbed by roots, shoots and leaves of weeds. It can therefore be applied before or after weeds emerge depending on the tolerance of the crop being treated. For recently introduced varieties DO NOT use Soccer unless it is ascertained that the variety to be treated shows sufficient tolerance to the treatment under local climatic conditions.

Crop Safety
When tank mixing Soccer 700 WG with diuron 500 SC or diuron 900 WG, users are advised to read the diuron label in full, particularly when applying over the top of cane up to the 3 leaf stage.

Resistant Weeds Warning
Soccer 700 WG Herbicide is a member of the triazinone group of herbicides and has the Inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II mode-of-action. For weed resistance management the product is a Group C herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product 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 the product or other Group C herbicides.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of the product to control resistant weeds.
Large numbers of healthy surviving weeds can be an indication that resistance is developing. Efforts should be made to prevent seed set of the survivors.
If the user suspects that a Group C resistant weed is present, Soccer 700 WG or other Group C herbicides should not be used.
Strategies to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance are available. Consult your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries, or local Bayer CropScience representative.

Export Of Treated Produce
Growers should note that MRLs or import tolerances do not exist in all markets for edible produce treated with Soccer 700 WG Herbicide. If you are growing edible produce for export, please check with Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd. for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using Soccer 700 WG Herbicide.

Compatibility
In sugarcane, Soccer 700 WG is compatible with Balance®, Nuquat®, Gramoxone® 250, Amicide 625, Actril® DS, Viking® 500 SC, diuron 500 SC, diuron 900 WG, Stomp®, Tordon® 75D, Agral® 600 and SpraymateTM Activator. DO NOT mix concentrates together but add each to the spray tank separately. As formulations of other manufacturers' products are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd., all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. As changes in climatic conditions can alter the sensitivity of plants to mixtures of sprays, Bayer CropScience cannot be responsible for the behaviour of such mixtures.

Mixing
Soccer 700 WG Herbicide is a water dispersible granule formulation to be mixed with water and applied as a spray. Before spraying calibrate equipment to determine the quantity of water necessary to uniformly cover the measured area to be treated. Carefully weigh the amount of Soccer 700 WG required and add to partially filled spray tank with agitation operating. Top up to the correct volume with water. THE MATERIAL MUST BE KEPT IN SUSPENSION AT ALL TIMES BY CONTINUOUS AGITATION. In tank mixes Soccer 700 WG must be in suspension before adding the companion herbicide, insecticide, spray adjuvant or liquid fertiliser.

Application Instructions
DO NOT apply in less than 250 L/ha of spray mixture. Soil should preferably be slightly moist at application. Incorporation by rain or irrigation from 2 to 7 days after application is best for optimum results in sugarcane in hot and high UV radiation environments. Soil must not be cloddy or have excessive crop residue from a preceding crop. Trash blankets must be thoroughly compacted and broken down for any pre-emergence efficacy. Do not apply by aircraft.

Droplet size
Apply with medium to coarse spray droplets according to the ASAE S572 definition for standard nozzle.

Sprayer cleanup
Spray equipment should be cleaned immediately after use by thoroughly flushing several times with water, including nozzles, filters and pre-mixing equipment.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints:
DO NOT apply until soil is well wetted by the first good soil settling rain.
DO NOT spray plants under stress from drought, waterlogging, frost or disease.
DO NOT allow spray mix to stand overnight.
DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.2 kg of Soccer 700 WG per hectare in any field per season for sugarcane.

SUGARCANE
PLANT CANE (up to 3 leaf stage)
Weeds: Amaranth, apple of Peru, awnless barnyard grass, bluetop, crowsfoot grass, fat hen, gooseberry, green summer grass, noogoora burr, potato weed, shepherd’s purse, sowthistle, summer grass
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 700 g to 2.2 kg/ha

Weeds: Black pigweed, caltrop, Ipomoea spp. (bellvine, convolvulus, Star of Bethlehem), pigweed
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 850 g to 2.2 kg/ha

Critical comments: Soccer can be used alone or in mixtures with other residual herbicides. Control of difficult species can be improved in tank mixtures.
Use the higher rates for extended residual control.
Do not use Soccer at this stage for plant crops grown on very light sandy soil.
For conventional planting, ensure that the drill profile is broadly shaped so that loose soil slippage from the sides will not occur.
Spray as a broadcast or band spray,
ensuring even coverage of the soil surface.
If applied as a band spray, direct the spray band so that it is centred over the row. For banded applications, weeds germinating in the untreated soil away from the band will need to be controlled by cultivation at the later workings.
DO NOT disturb treated soil surface after application.
DO NOT apply in less than 250 L/ha of spray mixture.
If weeds are larger than the 2-leaf stage at application, add a suitable contact herbicide. Refer to the Compatibility section.
Soil should be slightly moist at application, preferably to the soil surface. A crust of dry soil at application may adversely affect results. Incorporation by rain or irrigation within 7 days after application is necessary for best results. Use the higher rates in soils with heavy clay and/or high organic matter content.

SUGARCANE
PLANT CANE (final hilling until “out of hand” stage)
RATOON CANE (after harvest until “out of hand” stage)
Weeds: Amaranth, apple of Peru, awnless barnyard grass, black pigweed, bluetop, caltrop, crowsfoot grass, fat hen, gooseberry, green summer grass, noogoora burr, pigweed, potato weed, shepherd’s purse, sowthistle, summer grass
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 850 g to 2.2 kg/ha

Weeds: Ipomoea spp. (bellvine, convolvulus, Star of Bethlehem)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 1.6 kg to 2.2 kg/ha

Critical comments: Soccer can be used alone or in mixtures with other residual herbicides. Control of difficult species can be improved in tank mixtures.
Apply as directed sprays so that the inter-row areas are completely and evenly sprayed.
Use the higher rates for extended residual control.
DO NOT disturb treated soil surface after application.
DO NOT apply in less than 250 L/ha of spray mixture.
Soil should be slightly moist at application, preferably to the soil surface. A crust of dry soil at application may adversely affect results. Incorporation by rain or irrigation within 7 days after application is necessary for best results.
If weeds are established at the time of application, add a suitable contact herbicide. Refer to the Compatibility section.
Do not apply over green cane trash blanket before it is thoroughly broken down. Use the higher rates in soils with heavy clay and/or high organic matter content.

SUGARCANE
PLANT CANE
RATOON CANE
(application post emergence after crop canopy closure)
Weeds: Amaranth, bluetop, Ipomoea spp. (bellvine, convolvulus, Star of Bethlehem)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 700 g to 1.1 kg/ha
Critical comments: Using appropriate high-clearance or inter-row equipment, apply as directed sprays, using droppers so that the inter-row areas are completely and evenly sprayed.
Use the higher rates when weed growth is advanced.
Mix with a suitable contact herbicide at an appropriate rate. Refer to the Compatibility section.
Spray before climbing broadleaf weeds, such as vines, are taller than the spray nozzle height. Good coverage of growing tips of vine weeds is necessary for adequate control.
DO NOT apply in less than 250 L/ha of spray mixture.
Soil should be slightly moist at application, preferably to the soil surface. A crust of dry soil at application may adversely affect results. Incorporation by rain or irrigation within 7 days after application is necessary for best results.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Harvest
Sugarcane: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 21 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION
Grazing
Sugarcane: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED

Registered for culturesRatePreharvest Interval
Sugarcane0.7 - 2.2 kg147