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A soluble concentrate herbicide containing 360 g/litre glyphosate acid present as 480 g/litre (41.5% w/w) isopropylamine salt and polyoxyethyleneamine surfactant. A foliar-applied, translocated herbicide for the control of annual and perennial weeds in a range of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, industrial, amenity and aquatic situations.

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Landmaster is a soluble concentrate herbicide, containing the active ingredient glyphosate, for the control of most species of emerged annual and perennial grass and broad-leaved weeds. It is adsorbed by the weed foliage and translocated to the growing points in the roots and to the underground rhizomes/stolons of perennial weeds. Best results are obtained from applications made under good growing conditions (adequate soil moisture and warm/humid conditions), when the weeds are actively growing and at the recommended growth stages for treatment. After application, glyphosate is strongly adsorbed onto the soil particles and becomes practically immobilized within the soil. As a result, it has no further herbicidal activity and it is subsequently broken down by microbial activity. New crops can be sown or planted at very short intervals after application.

WARNINGS AND RESTRICTIONS
TAKE EXTREME CARE TO AVOID SPRAY DRIFT to avoid severe damage or complete destruction of plants outside the target area.
DO NOT APPLY under windy conditions.
DO NOT MIX, STORE, USE OR APPLY IN GALVANISED OR UNLINED STEEL CONTAINERS OR SPRAY TANKS.
DO NOT allow the spray mixture to stand in the tank for a long period and make sure spray tanks are well vented.
FOLIAGE OF ANY POISONOUS WEEDS (SUCH AS RAGWORT) MUST BE REMOVED OR BURIED PRIOR TO GRAZING OR CUTTING FOR FEED when applications are made to foliage which will be subsequently fed to stock in any way.
For use on hard surfaces, apply this product carefully. Ensure spraying takes place only when weeds are actively growing (normally March to October) and is confined only to visible weeds including those in the 30cm swath covering the kerb edge and road gulley – do not overspray drains. At least 6 hours are required for the spray to become rainfast and taken up by the foliage after application. For maximum efficacy, it is preferable that at least 24 hours elapse before any rainfall occurs after application. Do not apply where the target weeds are senescing naturally or if they are under stress, particularly from drought, high temperatures or frost, as they may be poorly controlled under these conditions. Weed control will take longer when weeds are growing slowly. Do not cultivate BEFORE application. After application, Landmaster takes several days to fully translocate through the plant. For this reason, do not make applications of fertiliser, lime, manure or other pesticides for at least 5 days before or after application. Do not tank-mix with any other product except with a suitable authorised adjuvant where specifically recommended on this label.
After application, large concentrations of decaying foliage, roots, or rhizomes/stolons should be dispersed or buried by thorough cultivation before crop drilling. Trace amounts of Landmaster remaining in the sprayer after use can cause damage to other crops subsequently treated with the same equipment. Immediately after use thoroughly clean the sprayer and all equipment as detailed in the section “SPRAYER DECONTAMINATION”.

TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES
Effects on brewing and baking have not been established. Consult grain merchant or processor before use.

WEEDS CONTROLLED
Landmaster controls most species of emerged annual and perennial grass and broad-leaved weeds. After application the active ingredient is translocated from the treated foliage to the roots and other underground parts of perennial plants. Weeds are most susceptible to Landmaster when they are actively growing under warm, humid conditions with adequate soil moisture. Poor control will occur if application is made to weeds that are subject to natural senescence or if their growth is held back by dry conditions, waterlogging, high temperatures or frost. Weed control can also be reduced if these conditions occur soon after application. Any other situation that restricts uptake into the plant (e.g., a covering of dust on the foliage from wind-blown soil) will reduce levels of weed control.
It is important that weeds are actively growing and at the correct growth stages at the time of application, otherwise re-growth can occur and will require subsequent re-treatment. Symptoms of weed control are usually seen within 7 – 10 days after application but it may take longer under poor growing conditions. Treated foliage usually shows a gradual wilting and loss of vigour followed by a slight reddening then yellowing followed by plant death. Symptoms are usually seen on grass weeds before becoming apparent on broad-leaved weeds. Complete death and deterioration of the weed foliage and root system may take up to 4 weeks or longer under poor growing conditions.
For application rates of Landmaster of 2.0 litres per ha or less, in certain situations it is recommended to add a suitable authorised adjuvant. Do not use an adjuvant when applying through a rotary atomiser sprayer.

Annual Weeds
For best results annual weeds must be growing actively at the time of application. Annual grass weeds should have at least 5 cm of emerged leaf length and broad-leaved weeds should have at least 2 fully expanded true leaves.
When used for the control of green cover on land not being used for production, annual grasses such as Black-grass and Brome grasses should be treated either at full ear emergence or before stem elongation. Treatments made during the stem elongation phase of annual grasses may result in poor weed control and require a further application.

Perennial Weeds
For best results perennial broad-leaved weeds must be treated when they are actively growing (they are most susceptible around the time of flowering). Perennial grass weeds must have developed an actively growing fully emerged foliage when the application is made. For Common couch the tillering stage (when the growth of new rhizomes starts) is the most susceptible growth stage. This is usually when there are 4 – 5 leaves, each about 10 – 15 cm in length. The action of Landmaster on the control of Nettles is slow and it does not give an acceptable level of control of Horsetails (Equisetum arvense) from a single application.

FOLLOWING CROPS
After application, glyphosate is strongly adsorbed by the soil particles and subsequently broken down by microbial activity. Once absorbed onto the soil, Landmaster has no further herbicidal activity and crops can be sown or drilled at specified intervals after application. However, a slight check to crop growth can occur if seeds of the newly planted crop germinate within the residual mat of dying and decaying weed foliage, roots, or rhizomes/stolons. Direct drilled crops are particularly susceptible. Cultivate the ground thoroughly to disperse or bury the decaying organic matter remaining after application. Loose or fluffy soils/seedbeds should be consolidated and a normal programme of fertiliser and crop protection treatments should be applied as appropriate to the new crop, particularly where this follows destruction of grassland. Trees and shrubs may be planted 7 days after application. Grass may be sown 14 days after application. All other crops may be sown or planted 2 days after application.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENTThere
is low risk for the development of weed resistance to Landmaster. Strains of some annual weeds (e.g., Black-grass, Wild oats and Italian Ryegrass) have developed resistance to herbicides which may lead to poor control. A strategy for preventing and managing such resistance should be adopted. This should include integrating herbicides with a programme of cultural control measures. Guidelines have been produced by the Weed Resistance Action Group and copies are available from the HGCA, CPA, your distributor or crop adviser. Implement a weed resistance strategy based on Good Agricultural Practice and including the following:
Follow the label recommendations.
Adopt complementary weed control practices.
Minimise the risk of spreading weed infestations.
Implement good spraying practice to maintain effective weed control.
Use the correct spray nozzles to maximise coverage.
Apply only under appropriate weather conditions.
Monitor herbicide performance and report any unexpected results to Albaugh Europe Sàrl.

APPLICATION
Before use, make sure the spraying equipment is cleaned from any previous use and that it is calibrated to apply the recommended spray volume and pressure. This is particularly important when using low-volume applications. After use, make sure the sprayer and all equipment is thoroughly cleaned as detailed in the section “SPRAYER DECONTAMINATION”. Do not store, mix or use in unlined or galvanized steel tanks or equipment. Spray immediately after mixing, do not allow the mixture to stand for long periods in the spray tank and ensure that tanks are well ventilated.