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For the selective post emergence control of Annual and Perennial Grasses in a wide range of broadleaf crops, including Orchards, Forestry and Ornamentals.

GENERAL INFORMATION
FUSILADE FORTE is a highly active systemic herbicide which selectively controls many annual and perennial grass weeds in most broadleaf crops. FUSILADE FORTE can be safely applied over the top of a wide range of broadleaf crops, trees and ornamentals. FUSILADE FORTE is absorbed mainly through leaves and is recommended for use after crop and weed emergence. FUSILADE FORTE will not control broadleaf weeds.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

ASPARAGUS, BEANS, CAPSUCUMS, CARROTS, CUCURBITS, KAMARAS, LUCERNE, ONIONS, PEAS, POTATOES, TOMATOES, VEGETABLE BRASSICAS, FODDER BRASSICAS
Weeds Controlled: Annual grasses and Perennial grass regrowth
Rate: Refer to the "Grass Weed Susceptibility" Table
Critical Comments: Asparagus: Apply after the final pick. DO NOT apply during the cutting season.
Optimal control will be obtained by treating annual grasses at the seedling stage and perennial regrowths at the 4 to 5 leaf stage.

FORESTRY TREE RELEASE: RADIATA PINE, DOUGLAS FIR, EUCALYPTUS SPECIES (E. delegatensis, fastigata and saligna)
Weeds Controlled: Release of trees from grasses
Rate: Refer to the "Grass Weed Susceptibility" Table. For spot (knapsack) application use 0.25 to 0.35 mL FUSILADE FORTE per 20 mL of water per square metre. This is equivalent to 125 to 165 mL per 10 litres of water. Treat approximately 2 square metres around each tree.
Critical Comments: Use the high rates for control of rank, dense or seeding grasses. Apply at the rate recommended for the stage of development of the grass weeds present.

Weeds Controlled: Grasses controlled by applying mixtures of FUSILADE FORTE and Gardoprim 500 FW. Crested Dogstail, Sweet Vernal, Timothy, Fine Leaf Fescues, Perennial Ryegrass, Browntop, Cocksfoot, Yorkshire Fog
Rate: 2.5 to 3.35 litres/ha of FUSILADE FORTE in tank mixture with 15 to 20 litres Gardoprim 500 FW
Critical Comments: Use the high rates for control of rank, dense or seeding grasses. Refer to the Gardoprim 500 FW label for more information.

FRUIT CROPS (BERRYFRUIT, GRAPEVINES, KIWIFRUIT, PIPFRUIT, STONEFRUIT)
Weeds Controlled: Annual Seedling Grasses and Perennial Grass regrowth
Rate: Refer to "Grass Weed Susceptibility Table”
Critical Comments: Non-bearing fruit crops:May be applied safely over the crop (see Caution below).Bearing fruit crops: Should be applied as a directed spray to avoid contact with the fruit. Caution: Application should NOT be made over fruit crops under conditions of high temperature (25°C) and high light intensity as minor leaf scorch may occur on sensitive species such as peaches.

ORNAMENTALS (SEEDLING AND ESTABLISHED), SHELTER TREES, PINE AND EUCALYPTUS SPECIES
Weeds Controlled: Annual Seedling Grasses and Perennial Grass regrowth
Rate: Refer to "Grass Weed Susceptibility Table”
Critical Comments: May be used safely over the top of a wide range of ornamentals and shelter trees - including flax, bulbs and cabbage trees. DO NOT apply FUSILADE FORTE to pampas grass, bamboo and other ornamental grasses and tussocks.
Caution: Application should NOT be made over ornamentals under conditions of high temperature (25°C) and high light intensity as minor leaf scorch may occur on sensitive species.

WHITE CLOVER SEED CROPS
Weeds Controlled: Annual Grasses and Perennial Grass regrowth
Rate: Refer to “Grass Weed Susceptibility Table”
Critical Comments: Apply in mid October after closing up. Remove stock and allow the grass to freshen up with 5 to 7 cm of new leaf, before making treatment. MCPB can be tank-mixed with FUSILADE FORTE for broadleaf weed control.

GRASS WEED SUSCEPTIBILITY TABLE
Rate of FUSILADE FORTE per hectare for grass weed control.

BARNYARD GRASS
Seedling: 1.25 to 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: Not recommended

BRISTLE GRASS
Seedling: 1.25 to 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: Not recommended

CANARY GRASS
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 1.7 litres
Mature: Not recommended

COUCH (TWITCH)
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 1.7 litres
Mature: Not recommended

CROWFOOT GRASS
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 1.7 litres
Mature: 1.7 litres

INDIAN DOAB
Seedling: 2.5 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: 2.5 litres

MERCER GRASS
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: 2.5 litres

PASPALUM
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: 2.5 litres

PRAIRIE GRASS
Seedling: 0.85 litres
Vegetative: 0.85 litres
Mature: 1.7 litres

RYEGRASSES (excluding perennial species)
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: 2.5 litres
Mature: Not recommended

SOFT B ROME (GROOSE GRASS)*
Seedling: 1.7 litres
Vegetative: Not recommended
Mature: Not recommended

SUMMER GRASS
Seedling: 1.25 to 1.7 litres
Vegetative: Not recommended
Mature: Not recommended

VOLUNTEER CEREALS
Seedling: 0.85 litres
Vegetative: 0.85 litres
Mature: Not recommended

WILD OATS
Seedling: 0.85 litres
Vegetative: 0.85 litres
Mature: Not recommended

*Suppression only at recommended rate.

FUSILADE FORTE will NOT control Hair Grass, Annual Poa, Knot-root Bristle Grass, Chewings Fescue or Tall Fescue, when applied alone at recommended rates.

TIMING OF TREATMENT
For optimum results FUSILADE FORTE should be applied during good growth conditions. Application during prolonged dry periods may reduce effectiveness.

MIXING
Partly fill spray tank with water and begin agitation. Measure the required amount of FUSILADE FORTE and slowly pour the product into the spray tank and then add the remainder of the water while agitating.

APPLICATION
Boom Spraying: Apply FUSILADE FORTE in 200 to 400 litres of water per hectare. Use the higher rate for tall or dense grass weed infestation. Spot Treatment: For handgun or knapsack, mix 250 mL of FUSILADE FORTE in 100 litres of water (or 25 mL per 10 litres of spray mix) and spray to thoroughly wet grasses.

COMPATIBILITY
Except where specified on this label, FUSILADE FORTE should NOT be used in tank mixture with other herbicides. For other herbicide applications, allow at least 7 days between treatments.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS
It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the New Zealand (Maximum Residue Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards
Asparagus............................ DO NOT apply during the cutting season
Other Vegetables................. DO NOT apply within 35 days of harvest

SUBSEQUENT CROPS
DO NOT plant cereal crops or ryegrasses in treated areas until 8 weeks has elapsed.

STORAGE
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for 2 years from the date of manufacture. Contact your supplier for further information about the use of any product that is older than this.