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FORMULATION & ACTIVE INGREDIENT: AMISTAR TOP is a suspension concentrate containing 200 g/l azoxystrobin and 125 g/l difenoconazole.

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 carrots, leeks, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli/calabrese, kale (winter greens) and collards (spring greens)

 

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

 

Carrots

Alternaria leaf blight (Alternaria dauci) Powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni)

Leeks

Leaf rust (Puccinia porri)

Purple blotch (Alternaria porri) - moderate

Qualified Minor Use: May give some control of White tip (Phytophthora  porri)

Brassicas

White blister (Albugo candida)

Powdery mildew (Erysiphe cruciferarum)

When used for control of other diseases AMISTAR TOP applied as a protectant treatment will also control Alternaria (Alternaria brassicae and Alternaria brassicicola) and Ring spot (Mycosphaerella brassicicola)

 

Carrot, Leeks and Brassicas

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

A minimum interval of 14 days must be observed between applications to all   brassicae

 

1.0 litre per hectare

 

Where a crop is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with AMISTAR  TOP

 

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

 

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 AMISTAR TOP to the spray tank. Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying. Thoroughly wash all spray equipment with water immediately after  use.

Wash out containers thoroughly, preferably using an integrated pressure rinsing device, or manually rinse three times. Add washings to the sprayer at the time of filling. Complete filling to the required volume and continue to agitate throughout the spraying   operation.

 

Carrots and Leeks - Apply in a recommended 200 litres of water per hectare. Brassicas - Apply in a recommended 300 litres of water per  hectare.

 

Apply using a medium quality spray as defined by BCPC. A spray pressure of at least 2 bar is preferred. Apply through conventional crop spraying  equipment.

Thoroughly wash all spray equipment with water immediately after use. Do not leave the spray liquid in the sprayer for long periods (such as during meal breaks or  overnight).