FAQs August 2015

The new 3D DEFY nozzle has a coefficient of variation >5% which in practice translates into an even distribution of product between varying boom heights of 50-75 cms, coupled with drift reduction of 60%-75% compared to a conventional flat fan. 

They are available in 03, 035, 04, 05 and 06, depending on water volumes and forward speed.

1 September

England – mid-September to end October. Scotland – mid-September to mid-October.

Syngenta’s advice remains at 200-250 seeds/m2. Increasing the seed rate could lead to erect growth and therefore could be detrimental to black-grass suppression.

Phoma = 6, Light leaf spot = 7.

No, REGLONE can only be used in laid barley for feed.  TOUCHDOWN QUATTRO has a label recommendation for use in malting barley.

There isn’t one, unless the grower is wanting skin set, then it’s 14 days.

ARMURE which contains propiconazole and difenoconazole for all sugar beet diseases at 0.6 l/ha x 2 applications.