Goltix 70 SC

Manufacturer
ADAMA
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2025-02-28
Registration number
16638
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A suspension concentrate formulation containing 700g/l (57.9% w/w) metamitron.
 
A selective herbicide with foliar and root activity for use as an overall low dose programme of sprays, or by traditional band or overall application, in sugar beet, red beet, fodder beet and mangels.
 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
GOLTIX FLOWABLE is a versatile crop safe selective herbicide with contact and residual properties acting by both leaf and root uptake for the control of annual weeds in sugar beet, red beet, fodder beet and mangels.
 
GOLTIX FLOWABLE can be used in two ways:
1. As a repeat low do se programme (LDP). This is an overall post-emergence repeat spray technique for use on mineral or organic soils.
2. As a traditional volume technique. In this case GOLTIX FLOWABLE may be applied pre-drilling incorporated and pre- and post-emergence of weeds, beet and mangels.
 
RESTRICTIONS
Factors Affecting Crop Tolerance
GOLTIX FLOWABLE exhibits great safety to beet combined with consistent weed control when used in conventional or low dose programmes as recommended. The beet plant is, however, very sensitive to herbicide treatments if the following stress factors occur: previously applied pesticides and herbicides (other than GOLTIX FLOWABLE pre-emergence or pre-drilling incorporated on mineral soils), soft growth after prolonged rain, sudden changes in temperature, high light intensity, high radiant temperatures, prolonged low temperature periods, insect and fungal attack, damage by wind blows, nutrient deficiencies such as manganese. If these or any other stress-inducing conditions occur, some cotyledon tip scorch may occasionally result.
Under these conditions crop tolerance to GOLTIX FLOWABLE/adjuvant oil may be reduced, particularly when used in conjunction with other herbicides either as tank mixes or sequentially.
 
Uneven Application
Spraying can be uneven due to the movement of spraying equipment, ground undulations, proximity of hedgerows etc. This can lead to local high dosages of chemical and damage to the crop for which no responsibility can be accepted by the suppliers.
 
Other Herbicides and Adjuvants
Only herbicides or spray additives named on this instruction sheet or the current GOLTIX FLOWABLE leaflet are recommended by Makhteshim Agan (UK) Ltd in tank mixtures with GOLTIX FLOWABLE.
 
Rate of Use
Post-emergence of weeds:
An overall programme of sprays using:
GOLTIX FLOWABLE 1.7 l/ha + Cropspray 11E 1.7 l/ha N B. The residual activity of GOLTIX FLOWABLE is dependent on the cumulative rate of GOLTIX FLOWABLE applied; therefore, if the full programme of post-emergence sprays is not used, residual activity and efficacy will be reduced.
 
Pre-emergence of weeds:
On all mineral soils
GOLTIX FLOWABLE at 3 litres in 80-100 litres of water per hectare as an overall pre-drilling incorporated, or pre-emergence application should precede the low dose
post-emergence sprays.
 
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Rates of Use
See ‘Weed Control’ section for details on rates of use and specific weed control.
 
Method of Use
Sugar Beet, Red Beet, Fodder Beet & Mangels A programme of low dose sprays at the recommended rate should be applied according to the growth stage of the weeds. (See also under ‘Timing’ below.)
 
Number of Sprays
The number of sprays permitted varies according to soil type:
Mineral Soils
Either 3 or 5 post-emergence applications of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/Cropspray 11E (1.7 litres + 1.7 litres per hectare) may be applied per year as follows:
Where the recommended pre-emergence application of GOLTIX FLOWABLE (3 l/ha) is made, up to 3 post-emergence applications of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/Cropspray 11E may follow.
Where a pre-emergence application of GOLTIX FLOWABLE is not made, up to 5 post-emergence applications of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/Cropspray 11E may be used.
 
Organic Soils
Up to 6 post-emergence applications of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/Cropspray 11E may be made in any one year. Pre-emergence application is not recommended.
 
Timing of Application
Use a full programme of low dose sprays of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/Cropspray 11E as follows:
The first application of the GOLTIX FLOWABLE/ Cropspray 11E post-emergence programme should be made when the first emerging weeds are at the early cotyledon stage, irrespective of the growth stage of the beet providing that the crop is not suffering from any of the stress factors listed under ‘Factors Affecting Crop Tolerance’.
 
On organic soils
Where weed populations are higher than on mineral soils and emergence is usually
very rapid, it is particularly important that the first application is timed so that the weeds are not beyond the very early cotyledon stage.
Subsequent applications of GOLTIX FLOWABLE/ Cropspray 11E at the recommended rate should be made when new flushes of weeds are at the early cotyledon stage - this is likely to be at 7-10 day intervals, but under conditions favouring rapid weed germination it could be less. Fields should be monitored every few days to check the development of weed populations.
The programme of sprays should continue until weed emergence ceases.
If weeds are still surviving after the previous spray, a further application should be made after 7-10 days, even if no new weeds have emerged.
 
Mixing
Thoroughly shake the pack before use.
Add the required quantity of GOLTIX FLOWABLE to the half-filled spray tank with the agitation system in operation and then fill to the required level. Continue agitation at all times during spraying and stoppages until the tank is completely empty. Spray immediately after mixing.
When tank mixes are to be used, each product should be added separately to the tank; the GOLTIX FLOWABLE should be dispersed first unless otherwise specified under the “Compatibility - LDP Technique’ section.
RINSE CONTAINER THOROUGHLY by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of safely.
 
Application
Spray Quality
Apply as a FINE spray (as defined by BCPC).
The required fineness of spray and water volume per hectare can be achieved by selection of an appropriate nozzle/pressure combination and forward speed within the recommendations given below.
 
Filters
Do not use finer than 80 mesh filters in spray lines or nozzles.
 
Forward Speed
A forward speed of 8 kph should not be exceeded.
 
Pressure
3-5 bar (45-75 psi).
 
Water Volume
80-100 litres per hectare.
 
Nozzles
For best results fan nozzles should have a spray angle of at least 80°. When fan nozzles of the required capacity are used it is advisable to fit an 80 mesh in-line filter to each supply line to the boom.
As an aid to calibration, the following table indicates the output required per nozzle. This information is given only as a guide and sprayers must be calibrated.
If pressures of 4 bar and above are used, nozzles should frequently be checked for signs of wear.
Registered for culturesRatePreharvest Interval
Beets2 l32
Mangels2 l32
Sugar beets2 l
Red beet2 l