FORAGE AND ARABLE
Pasture preparation solution Brassica development or pasture renovation is an important part in the ongoing process of maximising farmer returns. Part of this is to ensure that new brassica, grass and legume varieties are given their very best opportunity to establish well. Poor establishment is often associated with incomplete removal of the existing sward, which leads to poor seedling survival and high plant mortality during establishment. While glyphosate will control grasses and some broadleaf weeds, it is very important to remove the old clovers and hard to control broadleaf weeds including shepherd’s purse, thistles, ragwort, yarrow and dandelions. DuPontTM Granstar® herbicide, with your glyphosate and organo silicone (Input® Penetrant) can help to achieve this. Granstar herbicide is primarily absorbed through plant foliage and inhibits cell division within the plant, which is why you should ensure active growing leaf area at spraying – rank pasture or vegetation should be grazed and freshened before application. Article supplied by DuPont.
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One simple step of adding Granstar herbicide to your glyphosate mix gives important benefits: • Improved establishment and subsequent yield of your following brassica or pasture crops • Grazing and/or cultivation can follow after 3 days and drilling after 14 days • Eliminate competitive weeds to establish a quality crop and promote moisture conservation • Rainfast within 1 hour when used with Input Penetrant • Granstar herbicide can be used in hormone sensitive areas
For further information, contact your Farmlands Technical Field Officer or the friendly team at your local Farmlands store. Always read and follow label directions. Application of lime should be done either 2 months before Granstar ® or 14 days after applying Granstar ®. Do not plant fodder beet within 12 months following a Granstar ® application. Do not plant brassicas into Granstar ® treated areas if soil pH is greater than 6.5.
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