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Formulation
A water-soluble granule containing 500 g/kg flupyrsulfuron-methyl, based on SX technology.

Rainfastness
Rainfast after 1 hour from application.

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.

RESTRICTIONS
Do not apply ‘Bullion’ to any crop suffering from stress as a result of drought, waterlogging, low temperatures, pest or disease attack, nutrient or lime deficiency, soil
compaction or other factors reducing crop growth.
Do not use ‘Bullion’ on crops undersown with grasses, clover or other legumes or any other broad-leaved crop.
Do not apply within seven days of rolling emerged winter wheat.
Refer to ‘Compatibility’ for details on use of ‘Bullion’ with other ‘ALS inhibiting’ herbicides.
Because some non-target crops are highly sensitive to ‘Bullion’, avoid damage by drift onto plants outside the target area, or onto ponds, waterways or ditches.
Thorough cleansing of equipment is also very important - see separate section.

WEED CONTROL
‘Bullion’ is a highly active herbicide with foliar and root activity against black-grass and a wide range of broad-leaved weeds. It is readily translocated within the weed plant, inhibiting growth within hours of application. The time taken for symptoms to appear and death to occur may vary between species. In some weed species, depending on weather conditions, symptoms may not be apparent for up to four weeks. Plants not completely killed are often severely stunted and are much less competitive with the crop.
‘Bullion’ has a moderate residual life in soil under normal conditions. The residual activity is reduced by high soil temperatures due to increased degradation of the active ingredient. Weed control may also be reduced when soil conditions are very dry. Nevertheless, with adequate soil moisture, susceptible weeds germinating soon after treatment will be controlled.

CROP FAILURE
In the event of crop failure for any reason, sow only winter wheat or spring wheat, within three months of application of ‘Bullion’. Prior to re-sowing, soil should be ploughed and
cultivated to a depth of at least 15 cm. After three months, follow the recommendations in “Following crops” section.

VOLUME AND APPLICATION
Apply in 100-400 litres of water per hectare, using suitable equipment to give good cover of the weeds. When crops are thick the higher volume should be used. When applying
‘Bullion’, care should be taken not to overlap spray swaths.

SOIL
‘Bullion’ can be used on all soil types. On highly alkaline soils (pH > 7.7) the residual activity and subsequent weed control achieved by ‘Bullion’ is reduced. ‘Bullion’ is more persistent in soils of low pH.

MIXING
Before using ‘Bullion’, make sure that the spraying equipment is clean. ‘Bullion’ mixes easily with water, but the following mixing procedure should be followed: Half fill the spray tank with water, start the agitation and add the required quantity of ‘Bullion’ directly to the tank without prior creaming. Continue agitation while topping up the tank and while spraying.