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BEWARE: APPLY THIS PRODUCT CAREFULLY. SPRAY DRIFT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OTHER DESIRABLE PLANTS.

RIFLE is a post-emergence selective herbicide for broadleaf weed control in fodder beet.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Mixing: Ensure spray equipment is thoroughly cleaned before use. Add the required amount of RIFLE™ to a partly filled spray tank with the agitation system operating. Add the remaining water and any tank mixture partners. Maintain agitation until spraying is complete. Flush equipment with clean water after use.
NB Do not mix RIFLE with any foliar nutrients or surfactants.
Do not allow spray mixture to stand overnight. Do not apply in more than 300 litres of water per hectare.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE:

FODDER BEET
Timing: Apply after the crop has 2 true leaves fully developed
Rate: 1.5 litres / ha in 200-300 litres of water
Remarks: Best results are obtained by applying RIFLE following a pre-emergence application of ETHOSAT® . Make the first application of RIFLE in mixture with ETHOSAT 2.0 L/ha when the weeds are from cotyledon to 2 true leaf stage and a second 10-14 days later.

Susceptible weeds include:
Seedling stages of: Chickweed, Fathen, Fumitory, Groundsel, Redroot, Shepherd’s purse, Spurrey, Nettle and Twin cress. Black nightshade, Cornbind and Willow weed are controlled only up to four true leaf stage.
Resistant weeds include:
Grass weeds, mature annual broad-leaved weeds, perennial broad-leaved weeds and wireweed.

It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the New Zealand (Maximum Residues Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards.

Withholding Period: Fodder Beet – 56 days. Do not graze stock on treated areas for 56 days after spraying.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
RIFLE may be broadcast or band-sprayed. For band treatment ensure that the use rate per sprayed area is consistent with label recommendations. Do not apply if air temperature is likely to rise above 29ºC and avoid treatment if rain is likely before spray has dried on foliage. Herbicide activity will be slowed down in cool weather.