Torero

Manufacturer
ADAMA
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2026-02-28
Registration number
18625
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A suspension concentrate formulation containing 350 g/l (30.7% w/w) Metamitron and 150 g/l (13.1% w/w) Ethofumesate.
TORERO is a residual pre- and post-emergence herbicide for use on sugarbeet, fodder beet and mangel.
 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRICTIONS AND WARNINGS
An interval of at least 7 days should elapse before or after application of broad-leaved herbicides or graminicides. An interval of at least 5 days must elapse between applications of TORERO.
Do not apply to crops suffering from stress due to lime or trace element deficiency, or drought, frost or pest damage.
Do not apply to crops suffering from damage due to an earlier herbicide treatment.
Do not apply when temperatures exceed 21ºC or in strong sunlight. If treatment is essential, delay spraying until the temperature falls and light intensity reduces.
TORERO is not recommended to use as a pre-emergence treatment on sandy soils.
 
WEED CONTROL
On soils containing more than 5% organic matter, the residual activity of TORERO may be reduced.
 
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
TORERO may be safely used on all commonly grown sugar beet varieties under normal conditions. There may be a reduction in crop tolerance if the sugar beet is under stress. Factors such as application in high light intensity, high temperatures, nutrient deficiency.
 
Timing
The first TORERO application should be made when the majority of crop plants have reached the fully expanded cotyledon plant stage.
The earliest germinating weeds should not be larger than the fully expanded cotyledon stage at the time of spraying. Further TORERO® sprays must be applied to each new flush of weeds at the cotyledon stage.
Successful results from an application programme are achieved by applying each spray when the previous one is still showing an effect on the weeds.
A minimum of 5 days must elapse between treatments.
 
Rate of Application
Pre-weed emergence programme: Use 2 litres of TORERO per hectare in 200 litres of water per hectare followed by the 2nd and 3rd treatment post emergence with 2 litres per hectare of each application in 80-100 litres of water per hectare.
Post-weed emergence programme: Use 2 litres of TORERO per hectare in 80 - 100 litres of water per hectare when the crop has fully expanded cotyledons. From the two fully expanded true leaf stage of the crop, Fyzol 11E (0.5 l per hectare at the first application followed by 1.0 l per hectare for treatment 2 and 3.) can be used in mixture with TORERO.
 
Succeeding crops
Beet crops may be sown at any time following the use of TORERO. Three months must elapse before any other crop is sown. Mould-board ploughing to a minimum depth of 15 cm must precede seedbed preparation.
Deep and thorough soil cultivation is necessary before sowing or planting succeeding crops. Plough to a depth of 15-20 cm.
 
MIXING AND APPLICATION
TORERO is formulated as a suspension concentrate and should be shaken well before use.
Fill the spray tank with 1/2 - 3/4 of water. Switch agitator on and add the product into the tank. Top-up water tank with water up to required level.
Ensure that all spraying equipment is thoroughly washed out immediately after use. Use a recognised tank cleaner.
Use a FINE spray as defined by the BCPC system. Avoid spray drift.
 
COMPATIBILITY
For information concerning tank-mixing with other pesticides, adjuvants or trace elements please consult your supplier or Makhteshim-Agan (UK) Limited.
 
 
Registered for culturesRateBBCHPreharvest Interval
Beets2 l0 - 3932