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A seed treatment for the reduction of take-all in winter and spring wheat and winter barley.

‘Latitude’ affects energy production in the cell of the fungus. Its mode of action is different from the action of triazoles, a fungicide group known to have some activity against take-all.

WINTER and SPRING WHEAT, WINTER BARLEY
Maximum individual dose: 200ml of product/100kg of seed
Maximum number of treatments: One per batch
Latest time of application: Immediately prior to drilling

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 or Warnings
Seed quality: Do not use ‘Latitude’ on seed with more than 16% moisture content, or on sprouted, cracked, or skinned seed. Test germination on all seed batches to ensure that the seed is viable and suitable for treatment with ‘Latitude’.

Disease controlled
‘Latitude’ contains silthiofam, a fungicide from the benzamide group. It is used in winter and spring wheat and winter barley as a fungicidal seed treatment for reducing the effects of take-all (Gaeumannomyces graminis var tritici) ‘Latitude’ can reduce both the severity of root rot and the incidence of whiteheads which can result in increased crop yield and grain quality. It is important to recognise that symptoms of take-all may be seen in treated crops in high disease situations. 

Crop specific information
Rate of Use: 200ml product per 100kg of seed.

Application
In order to recirculate the product in the container, agitate the contents thoroughly before use. The product must only be transferred from the top opening of the container using a closed transfer system (for 600 litre containers only). Warning: containers of greater than 25 litres capacity should be handled only with mechanical assistance. Apply ‘Latitude’ simultaneously with a standard seed treatment using a recommended seed treatment machine which has been accurately calibrated to obtain the correct dose rate. Apply water, as necessary, to optimise coverage. Only apply ‘Latitude’ using approved seed treatment equipment. For a list of approved equipment contact your Monsanto representative. After use, thoroughly clean the application equipment using clean water.

Storage of Treated Seed
Drill seed treated with ‘Latitude’ in the season of purchase. Although ‘Latitude’ does not have any adverse effect on the storage life of treated seed, the viability of such seed and the performance of ‘Latitude’ may be adversely affected by physical storage conditions. No liability can therefore be accepted for the performance of stored, treated seed.

Crops Grown for Processing
‘Latitude’ is unlikely to show any adverse effect on baking, malting, brewing and distilling processes. However, for crops grown for processing, consult your grain merchant or processor before use.

Drilling Instructions
Check drill calibration before use with each seed lot to ensure accurate seeding rates. Drill ‘Latitude’ treated seed at a depth of 2.5-4 cm, into a well-prepared and firm seedbed, providing optimal conditions for crop emergence and establishment. Use best practice to avoid adverse seedbed conditions such as very dry, fluffy, cloddy or capped seedbeds, water logged soil or too deep or too shallow drilling depths. Also avoid the use of seed with low germination capacity and/or vigour and residual herbicides that reduce field emergence. Integrate the use of ‘Latitude’ with cultural methods of control by optimising sowing date, seeding rate, nitrogen use and soil conditions (eg seed-bed preparation, drainage, pH etc).

Compatibility
‘Latitude’ shows excellent crop safety and compatibility with other seed treatments. It should be co-applied with standard seed treatments for control of seed-borne diseases.

Resistance Management
The possible development of resistance to ‘Latitude’ cannot be excluded or predicted. Where such resistant disease strains may occur, ‘Latitude’ is unlikely to give satisfactory control. As a precaution do not treat more than three consecutive susceptible cereal crops in any one rotation. Also reduce resistance risk by adopting an integrated approach to take-all control.