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ROUNDUP READY HERBICIDE WITH PLANTSHIELD

APVMA Code :63268 Active Constituent(s): 690g/kgglyphosate(present as the mono-ammonium salt)

Registered For Commercial Use Domestic Use Overview Roundup Ready Herbicide with Plantshield for the control of many annual and perennial weeds in Roundup Ready and Roundup Ready Flex crops Chemical Group phosphonic acid General Instructions Directions For Use DIRECTIONS FOR USE- ROUNDUP READY FLEX COTTON Restraints: DO NOT disturb weeds by cultivation, sowing or grazing for six hours following treatment of annual weeds and seven days for perennial weeds. DO NOT use as the only method of weed control. FOR APPLICATIONS MADE IN ROUNDUP READY FLEXCOTTON FROM CROP EMERGENCE TO HARVEST No more than 4 applications may be made OVER THE TOP in any one crop. Any single application MUST NOT exceed 1.5 kg /ha. Applications MUST NOT be made between 22 NODES and 60% BOLL OPEN STAGE. A single (1) application may be made OVER THE TOP in any one crop between 60% BOLL OPEN STAGE and HARVEST. Application at this stage MUST NOT exceed 1.5 kg/ha. NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) APPLICATIONS MAY BE MADE IN ANY ONE CROP AND TOTAL OF ALL APPLICATIONS IN ANY ONE CROP MUST NOT EXCEED 6.0 kg/ha Herbicide for the control of many annual and perennial weeds in Roundup Readyand Roundup Ready Flexcrops and other situations as per the Directions for Use. Tank-mixtures with other herbicides or insecticides are not recommended for over-the-top applications of this product due to the potential for reduced weed control or crop injury to result. Tank mixes with Dropp* may be used providing the crop is 60% open and immature bolls cannot be cut with a sharp knife, alternatively where the seed coat in bisected bolls is black in colour. DIRECTIONS FOR USE - ROUNDUP READY COTTON RESTRAINTS: DO NOT disturb weeds by cultivation, sowing or grazing for six hours following treatment of annual weeds and seven days for perennial weeds. DO NOT use as the only method of weed control. CROP SAFETY FOR APPLICATIONS MADE IN ROUNDUP READY COTTON FROM CROP EMERGENCE TO CANOPY CLOSURE: Up to 3 applications may be made in any one crop up to canopy closure. Any single application must not exceed 1.5kg/ha. Sequential applications must not be less than 10 days apart and/or cotton must have at least 2 nodes of incremental growth between applications. Applications as an over-the-top treatment may be made up to the 4th true leaf stage of cotton (before the 5th true leaf has unfolded). Over-the-top applications made after the 4th true leaf stage of development may result in boll loss, delayed maturity and/or yield loss. No more than two over-the-top applications may be made from crop emergence through to and including the 4th true leaf stage of development. Applications beyond the 4th true leaf stage (before the 5th true leaf has unfolded) to canopy closure should be made using post-directed or hooded/shielded sprayers. Spray plume should be targeted at the cotyledons, minimising contact with the higher cotton foliage. Applications that contact the cotton foliage may result in boll loss, delayed maturity and/or yield loss. For best results, make applications while weeds are small (less than 8 cm). No more than two directed / shielded applications should be made from after the 4th true leaf (before the 5th true leaf is unfolded) through to canopy closure. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD applications can cause some reduction of fruit retention in the first position bolls on the bottom 5 fruiting branches. Whole plant fruit retention is generally unaffected. Tank-mixtures with other herbicides are not recommended for over-the-top applications of this product due to the potential for reduced weed control or crop injury may result. Pre harvest application tank mixes with Dropp* maybe used providing the crop is 60% open and immature bolls cannot be cut with a sharp knife, alternatively where the seed coat in bisected bolls is black in colour. DIRECTIONS FOR USE - ROUNDUP READYCANOLA RESTRAINTS: DO NOT use as the only method of weed control if glyphosate resistant weeds are suspected or present. CROP SAFETY Applications may be made in Roundup Ready canola from crop emergence to the 6 leaf stage (prior to bud formation). Sequential applications must be at least 14 days apart and canola must have incremental growth of at least 2 new leaves between applications. Some short-term, visual yellowing may occur when Roundup ReadyHerbicide with PLANTSHIELDis applied. This effect is temporary and will not influence crop growth or yield. No additional surfactant is required for use in Roundup Ready canola. This product should NOT be applied in tank mixtures with other products over Roundup Ready canola crops, with the exception of Nufarm Liase may increase the performance of this product on annual and perennial weeds, particularly under hard water conditions (high levels of calcium, magnesium or bicarbonate ions) or drought conditions. Roundup ReadyHerbicide with PLANTSHIELDshould be applied alone with the exception of Nufarm Liase. There are three colour-coded parts to this label. Black: General information including general annual and perennial weed control, spot spraying, fallow weed control and conservation tillage. Blue: Specific information and directions for use for Roundup Readycotton and Roundup Ready Flexcotton crops. Brown: Specific information and directions for use for Roundup Readycanola. PRODUCT INFORMATION Roundup ReadyHerbicide with PLANTSHIELDis a non-volatile, water soluble herbicide for the control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in Roundup Ready Flexcotton, Roundup Ready cotton, Roundup Ready canola and certain other situations. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is inactivated on clay and organic matter in soil and does not provide residual weed control. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD moves throughout the weed from the point of contact to and into the root system. Initial visible effects on annual weeds take 3- 7 days but may not be noticeable for 2 to 3 weeks under cool cloudy conditions or on some perennial weeds. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD will not control Roundup Ready cotton, Roundup Ready Flex cotton or Roundup Ready canola volunteers at any leaf stage. Resistant Weeds Warning Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is a member of the Glycines group of herbicides. Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD has the inhibition of EPSP synthase mode of action. For weed resistance management Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is a Group M herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD and other Group M herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD or other Group M herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Nufarm accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD to control resistant weeds. Growers of Roundup Ready Flexcotton must practise preventative resistance management strategies that have been endorsed by the TIMS Herbicide Tolerant Crop Technical Panel. Practices are detailed in the Roundup Ready FlexCotton Integrated Weed Management Strategy included in the relevant Monsanto Crop Management Plan approved for the area in which the Roundup Ready Flex cotton is being grown. Growers must follow the Crop Management Plan approved for their area. The approved Crop Management Plan will be provided with the Technology User Agreement signed by the Grower with Monsanto for the use of Roundup Ready Flexcotton seed, and copies are also provided on the website www.monsanto.com.au. As a Part of the CMP growers must also allow Monsanto or its' agent to undertake the Weed Management Audit which is endorsed by the TIMS Herbicide Tolerant Crop Technical Panel. Growers of Roundup Ready cotton must practise preventative resistance management. Practices are detailed in the specific Roundup Ready Cotton Integrated Weed Management Strategy included in the Monsanto Crop Management Plan. Growers must also allow Monsanto or its' agent to undertake the Weed Management Audit which is endorsed by the TIMS Herbicide Tolerant Crop Technical Panel. To minimise the risk of weeds developing resistance to Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD, use in conjunction with herbicides from alternative mode of actions groups and/or non-chemical weed control measures such as chipping and inter-row cultivation. Growers must practise preventative resistance management as detailed in the Roundup Ready Canola Resistance Management Plan included in the Monsanto Crop Management Plan for Roundup Ready canola, which is mandatory under the Terms and Conditions of the Roundup Ready Canola Technology User Agreement. Resistant Weeds Reporting It is recommended that growers collect seed samples where weeds that are normally sensitive to glyphosate become resistant, or are thought to be resistant. Roundup Ready Flexcotton related incidents should be reported as part of the Weed Management Audit to Monsanto and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Roundup Ready cotton related incidents should be reported as part of the Weed Management Audit to Monsanto and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Roundup Ready canola related incidents should be reported to the Technology Service Provider, Monsanto and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority as part of the Roundup Ready Canola Resistance Management Plan. Details of incidents must be recorded in the Compliance and Monitoring Assessment reporting forms. Mixing & Sprayer Equipment Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD mixes readily with water. Reduced results may occur if water is used containing suspended clay or organic matter e.g. from dams, streams and irrigation channels or high levels of calcium, magnesium or bicarbonate ions. DO NOT mix, store or apply this product in galvanised steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks, since a highly flammable gas mixture may be formed. Use stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper, fibreglass, plastic or plastic lined containers or spray tanks. Spray tanks, pumps, lines and nozzles should be thoroughly cleaned with clean water following application. Ensure that the spray tank is free of any residue of other spray solutions prior to mixing. Good agitation is required, particularly under cold conditions, to ensure all of the Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD dissolves when first added to the tank. Use spray solutions promptly as a gradual loss of activity may occur over a period of days following spray preparation. Mixing the Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD using one of the two methods below. Full agitation in part-filled spray tank 1. Fill the tank with one-half the required amount of clean water and set the pump on full agitation. 2. Add the required amount of Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD slowly to ensure that it is well dispersed throughout the tank and none collects on the bottom. Suggested rate is 10kg in 2-3 minutes. 3. Continue water addition and fully agitate until all the Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is completely dissolved. External Pre-Slurry 1. Fill the spray tank with one-half the required amount of clean water. 2. Pre-mix the required amount of Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD in a separate container until it is completely slurried by adding one part Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD to a minimum 3 parts water. 3. Add to vigorously agitating tank and continue water addition. 4. Fully agitate until all the Roundup Ready with PLANTSHIELD is completely dissolved. Tank Mixing Procedure DO NOT use for 'over the top' applications in Roundup Ready cotton, Roundup Ready Flex cotton or Roundup Ready canola crops. Consider carefully any plant back periods to cotton or other crops. 1. Fill the spray tank 1/3 or 1/2 full with clean water and start agitation. 2. Add Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD. Mix thoroughly and continue water addition. 3. Where Nufarm Liase is recommended, add 2L/100L spray solution into the tank and mix thoroughly. 4. Add recommended herbicide/additive to the spray tank and mix thoroughly. 5. Add surfactant near the end of the filling process to minimise foaming. 6. Always maintain adequate agitation during application and use the tank-mix promptly. Clean all equipment after use by washing thoroughly with water or recommended decontaminant. TANK MIXTURES NOT FOR USE OVER THE TOP OF ROUNDUP READY FLEX COTTON, ROUNDUP READY COTTON OR ROUNDUP READY CANOLA HERBICIDES Nufarm Estercide 800, Nufarm LV Estercide Xtra 680, Surpass 475, Ally, Associate, Affinity, Hammer, Nu-trazine 600, Nu-trazine 900 DF, Avadex Xtra, Flowable Simazine, Nufarm Simazine 900 DF, Nufarm Kamba 500, Express, Eclipse, Flame, Flandor, Garlon 600, Invader, Glean, Striker, Logran 750WG, Nugran, Lontrel, Nufarm LVE MCPA, MONZA?, Oust, Rifle, Solicam, Comet 400, Starane 200, Stomp, Surflan, TriflurX, Triflur Xcel and Yield. Other brands have not been tested. The addition of Striker at 75mL/ha to recommended rates of Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD prior to planting winter cereals or cotton will improve knockdown of certain weeds. INSECTICIDES This product is compatible with the following insecticides. Imidan, Le-Mat, Lorsban 500, Perfekthion EC 400, Pirate 300, Karate, Sumithion ULV and emulsifiable concentrates of dimethoate and fenitrothion. Other insecticides have not been tested. SURFACTANT ADDITION Additional surfactant is not required except where the rate of Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD is less than 6 g/L (eg. 600g/100L water) when applied by boom. Nufarm LI700Surfactant RATE: 250mL - 500mL per 100L The addition of Nufarm LI700 surfactant MAY improve weed control. At rates of 300mL - 500mL per 100L, Nufarm LI700 may modify the droplet spectrum produced by CP and flat fan nozzles. This may reduce the proportion of FINE droplets produced by these nozzles. ADDITIVES Nufarm Liase (Ammonium Sulfate liquid 417 g/L) RATE: 2 L per 100 litres spray solution. Liase may be used as an adjuvant to alleviate the adverse effects of high levels of calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate ions in water. PulsePenetrant RATE: 20mL/10L spray solution. Add when treating Bracken (boom application). Wetter TX Surfactant RATE: 20 mL/10L spray solution. Add when treating Annual ryegrass in spring (from beginning August to end October). Wetter TX is not a general purpose surfactant and should be used only where recommended. Application Ground Boom For broadcast (over-the-top) application, a spray volume of 50-80 litres per sprayed hectare is recommended for optimum performance. Nozzles and pressure settings must be selected to deliver a minimum of COARSE spray quality (American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) S572) at the target. Depending on prevailing temperature, relative humidity, delta T, wind speed, travel speed and boom height the spray quality produced at the nozzles may need to be coarser than this. In sensitive areas avoid using nozzles and/or pressure settings that produce a VERY FINE to MEDIUM spray quality, as these droplets are more prone to drift off-target. Directed / Shielded Ground Application Equipment Equipment should be used which directs the spray plume to the base of the cotton plants minimising contact with the foliage. Total application volume of 80L/ha should be used. Select nozzle types that produce a minimum COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572). Be aware of operational factors such as ground speed, nozzle height and row integrity. Monitor the application using water sensitive paper if uncertain. Monitor environmental conditions that may influence off target droplet movement such as temperature, relative humidity and wind speed. High Volume Application (e.g. Knapsack/Handgun Equipment) The dilution rate is given as g/litre e.g.: 5 grams Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD per 1 litre of water. This is equal to 75g Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD per 15 litres of water or 500g per 100 litres of water. Adjust equipment to achieve an even spray pattern with a minimum of a COARSE spray quality at the target. Apply to ensure complete and uniform wetting of all foliage. Aerial Equipment When applying Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD by air over the top (OTT) of Roundup Ready Flex cotton, Roundup Ready cotton or Roundup Ready canola, nozzles and pressure settings must be selected to deliver a minimum of a COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) at the target. Depending on prevailing temperature, relative humidity, delta T, wind speed, travel speed and boom height the spray quality produced at the nozzles may need to be coarser than this. In sensitive areas avoid using nozzles and/or pressure settings that produce a VERY FINE to MEDIUM spray quality as these droplets are more prone to drift off-target. A minimum total application volume of 40L per hectare needs to be used. DO NOT apply Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD by aircraft at temperatures above 30 degrees C. Avoid application when relative humidity falls below 35%. DO NOT apply during low-level inversion conditions, when winds are gusty or under any other conditions which favour drift. Drift may cause damage to any vegetation contacted to which treatment is not intended. To prevent injury to adjacent desirable vegetation, appropriate buffer zones must be maintained. PREVAILING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS MUST BE CONSIDERED. ANY AERIAL APPLICATION TO COTTON SHOULD BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN COTTON INDUSTRY?S BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES MANUAL. AVOID DRIFT - EXTREME CARE MUST BE USED WHEN APPLYING THIS PRODUCT TO PREVENT INJURY TO DESIRABLE PLANTS AND CROPS WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN THE APPROPRIATE ROUNDUP READY TECHNOLOGY, AND TO NATIVE VEGETATION, AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OPEN BODIES OF WATER AND WATERWAYS. Application Checklist DO NOT treat weeds under poor growing conditions due to moisture stress, waterlogging, severe frosting, insect damage etc. Reduced performance may also occur where weeds are covered with dust or silt. - Rain within 2 hours of application which causes run-off will require re-treatment. Rainfastness is reduced if weeds are not actively growing, under stress or conditions of low light intensity/darkness. - Apply treatments to weeds which have at least one true leaf (broadleaf weeds) or two leaves (grasses) to provide an adequate surface area for herbicide uptake. - Be aware of any crops that may be in the vicinity of the application that are sensitive to Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD. - When applying Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD by air over the top of Roundup Ready Flex cotton up to the 22nd node, nozzles and pressure settings must be selected to deliver a minimum COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) at the target. A mimimum total volum of 40L per hectare must be used. - When applying Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD by air over the top of Roundup Ready cotton up to the 4th true leaf (5th node), nozzles and pressure settings must be selected to deliver a minimum COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) at the target. A minimum total volume of 40L per hectare must be used. - If glyphosate resistant weeds are known to be present, use an alternative method of control before these weeds set seed. - Be aware of native and other non-target vegetation in the vicinity of application, as such vegetation may be severely affected or destroyed by Roundup Ready Herbicide with PLANTSHIELD. Restraints CONSERVATION TILLAGE To ensure herbicide absorption, DO NOT disturb weeds by cultivation, sowing or grazing for 1 day after treatment of annual weeds and 7 days for perennial weeds, except where noted Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment DO NOT contaminate dams, rivers or streams with the product or used container. DO NOT apply to weeds growing in or over water. DO NOT spray across open bodies of water. Protection of crop, native and other non-target plants Avoid contact with foliage, green stems or fruit of crops, desirable plants and trees, since severe injury or destruction may result. DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, pasture, native vegetation or any other non-target vegetation. Safety Directions Harmful if swallowed. Product will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When preparing product for use wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's use wash contaminated clothing, gloves and face shield or goggles. Storage Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Disposal Shake empty bag into spray tank. Single rinse bag before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. Puncture or shred empty containers in a local landfill. If no landfill is available bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. Product details last updated on 19 Aug 2009

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