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Emulsifiable concentrate containing 250 g/L of difenoconazole (23.6 % w/w).

Contact and systemic fungicide against light leaf spot, leaf spot and pod spot (Alternaria spp.) and stem canker (Phoma lingam) in oilseed rape; brown rust and reduction of ear discolouration on wheat; leaf spot (Alternaria spp.) and ring rot in Brussels sprouts, cabbage and caulifl ower.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the product label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

WINTER WHEAT
Diseases: Brown rust and reduction of Ear discolouration
Rate: 0.3l/ha
Critical comments: max number of applications (per crop)-1. Latest time of application: before early milk stage (GS 73).

WINTER SPRING OILSEED RAPE
Diseases: Light leaf spot, Leaf spot and Pod spot (Alternaria spp.) and Stem canker (Phoma lingam).
Rate: 0.5l/ha
Critical comments: latest time of application - before end of fl owering (GS 69).

BRUSSELS SPROUT, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER
Diseases: Leaf spot (Alternaria spp.) and Ring rot
Rate: 0.3l/ha
Critical comments: max number of applications (per crop)-3. Latest time of application:  21 days before harvest.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
WINTER WHEAT
On winter wheat, 0.3 litres DIFCOR 250 EC per hectare controls brown rust and reduces ear discoloration.

Timing
DIFCOR 250 EC should be applied at any time from ear fully emerged stage of the crop to before grain milk-ripe stage (GS 59-71). Only one application should be made to anyone crop.

WINTERAND SPRING SOWN OILSEED RAPE
DIFCOR controls light leaf spot, leaf and pod spot (Alternaria spp.) and stem canker (Phoma lingam).

Light leaf spot
For control in areas of low disease risk, spray in spring at 0.5 L/ha at the fi rst sign of disease but after 1st April. For moderate control of light leaf spot only, a 2-spray programme of 0.25 L/ha may be used, starting in the autumn.

Leaf and pod spot
For effective control, spray 0.5 litre DIFCOR 250 EC per hectare at the end of fl owering.

Stem canker
Spray 0.5 L/ha in spring (after 1st April) if foliar disease develops. Stem canker present as a result of autumn infection will not be controlled..

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER
At 0.3 L/ha, DIFCOR 250 EC controls leaf spot (Alternaria spp.) and ring spot. A 3-spray programme should be used commencing at the fi rst sign of disease and repeated at 14-21 day intervals. A minimum interval of 14 days must be observed between applications to caulifl ower. Best control will result from spraying before disease is established in the crop. Consult processor before using on crops intended for processing.

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Mixing Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume. Fill the spray tank with half the required volume of clean water and start agitation. Add the required amount of DIFCOR 250 EC and continue agitation while adding the rest of the water. Agitate the mixturethoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying. Thoroughly wash all spray equipment with water immediately after use.

Spray volume
Winter wheat and oilseed rape: 200 litres water per hectare Brussels sprouts, cabbage and caulifl ower: 400 litres water per hectare.

Spraying
Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray as defi ned by BCPC. A spray pressure of 2-3 bars is preferred.