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AMISTAR TOP is a co-formulation of azoxystrobin and difenoconazole for the control of a range of fungal diseases in a range of crops.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
A suspension concentrate containing 200 g/l azoxystrobin and 125 g/l difenoconazole. AMISTAR
TOP is a broad-spectrum fungicide for use on outdoor crops of carrots, leeks, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli/calabrese, kale (winter greens), collards (spring greens), rocket, outdoor and protected strawberry

RESTRICTIONS

As a precaution AMISTAR TOP should not be applied where there is a risk of spray drift onto neighbouring apple crops

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION

CARROT, LEEK AND BRASSICAS
Timing
Before applying AMISTAR TOP, ensure the crop is free from any stress caused by environmental or agronomic effects. Always inspect crops to assess disease development immediately before spraying. Best results will be achieved from applications made in the earliest stage of disease development or as a protectant treatment following a disease risk assessment or the use of appropriate decision support systems.
Applications must only be made to developed canopy and not before growth stage BBCH 41 as described below:
• Carrot: roots beginning to expand (diameter >0.5cm)
• Leek: leaf bases begin to thicken or extend
• Cabbage: heads begin to form, the 2 youngest leaves do not unfold
• Kale, collard: 10% of the leaf mass typical for the variety reached
• Brussels sprouts: lateral buds begin to develop
• Cauliflower, broccoli, calabrese: heads begin to form, width of growing tip >1cm
A further application can be made if disease pressure remains high. A minimum interval of 14 days must be observed between applications to all brassicae and carrots.
On leeks, only a single application of AMISTAR TOP is permitted. If disease pressure persists a further application of different product may be necessary.

Rate Of Use
1.0 litre per hectare.
Processing
Where a crop is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with AMISTAR TOP.

ROCKET (OUTDOOR)
Timing
Before applying AMISTAR TOP, ensure the crop is free from any stress caused by environmental or agronomic effects. Always inspect crops to assess disease development immediately before spraying. Best results will be achieved from applications made in the earliest stage of disease development or as a protectant treatment following a disease risk assessment or the use of appropriate decision support systems.
Applications must only be made to developed canopy. Do not apply to these crops until at least 70% crop interception occurs.
A minimum interval of 7 days must be observed between applications.

Rate Of Use
1.0 litre per hectare.

OUTDOOR AND PROTECTED STRAWBERRY
The safety to strawberry crops used for propagation has not been established.
Timing
For optimum results apply AMISTAR TOP as a protectant spray at the beginning of flowering. A further application can be made if disease pressure remains high. Application should be made in sequence with other products as part of a fungicide programme during flowering.
Applications must only be made to developed canopy and not before growth stage BBCH 41: beginning of stolon (runner) formation, stolons visible (about 2cm long)
A minimum interval of 7 days must be observed between applications.

Rate Of Use
1.0 litre per hectare.
Processing
Where a crop is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with AMISTAR TOP.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

Use AMISTAR TOP as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate other fungicides with a different mode of action.
To avoid the likelihood of resistance developing, application of AMISTAR TOP should be made with due regard to current FRAG-UK guidelines for Qol compounds. Do not apply more than a total of two applications, when used as part of a programme.