Forestry & Industrial Product guide

Nufarm Forestry and Industrial - Welcomes You

Welcome to our Forestry and Industrial Product Guide introducing Nufarm’s range of registered professional products used within the Forestry and Industrial sectors. Nufarm Forestry & Industrial has created this booklet to focus on the non-crop segments of: • Forestry • Industrial

Nufarm Forestry & Industrial is proudly part of Nufarm Australia Ltd, which has worked for more than 50 years alongside Australians to provide solutions through a wide range of top quality products for the protection of their assets.

Nufarm is the only manufacturer of non-crop protection products in Australia with an extensive network of Regional Service Centres. These Regional Service Centres are based in key geographical areas, which allows Nufarm to store products closer to you, enabling them to be available in the shortest possible time.

Our products go through extensive research and development programs prior to commercial release and are specifically designed to perform in the tough Australian conditions. Other companies may use overseas formulations and sometimes these are just not up to the challenges that Australian conditions ask of them.

We hope you find this resource a useful addition to your reference shelves and if you require any further information, please contact me or visit our website www.nufarm.com.au

Best Regards

Michael PhelanAustralasian Manager

Nufarm Forestry & Industrial

Table of contents

Product

Herbicides 4

Insecticides 9

Adjuvants 10

General Products 11

Nufarm Product Comparative Guide 12

Adjuvant Mode of Action Summaries 13

Delta T - Determining Correct Conditions for Spraying 14

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Amicide® 625-Low

Archer®

Amitrole T

Arsenal Xpress®

Amicide 625-Low is a low odour non-volatile formulation of 2,4-D that offers cost effective post-emergent control of various broadleaf weeds in fallow, non-agricultural, rights of way and industrial sites. It contains 2,4-D in a dual salt technology formulation and can be applied by boom, high volume and knapsack applications. It also has registrations for lawns and playing fields.

Active: 625 g/L 2,4-D - present as the diethanolamine and dimethylamine salts Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable

A systemic foliar herbicide for post-emergent control of young and actively growing grasses and broadleaf weeds in eucalyptus and pine plantations, roadsides and general industrial situations. An excellent and popular tank mix partner with simazine for second year weed control in forestry plantations and a useful resistance management option for industrial sites.

Active: 250 g/L amitrole220 g/L ammonium thiocyanate Pack Size : 5 L, 20 L

A cost effective liquid clopyralid formulation that offers excellent control of actively growing Silver Wattle, Thistles, and other broadleaf weeds in eucalyptus and pine plantations. Also registered for industrial situations for the control of Groundsel. Can be applied by handgun and by ground boom and aerial applications. Active: 300 g/L clopyralid - present as the triisopropanolamine saltPack Size: 5 L, 10 L

Arsenal Xpress is a systemic knockdown and long residual herbicide for the control of a wide range of annual and perennial weeds in commercial, industrial, public service areas, rights of way and waste land. Because of its long residual activity it is most suited to areas or situations that require bare-ground maintenance.

Active: 150 g/L imazapyr - present as the isopropylamine salt150 g/L glyphosate - present as the isopropylamine salt Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L

Herbicides

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Atragranz®

Associate®

Conqueror®

Comet® 400

Crop Care Atragranz is a granulated product containing 900 g/Kg of atrazine. Crop Care Atragranz controls certain weeds in eucalyptus and pine plantations.

Active: 900g/kg atrazine Pack Size: 10kg, 15kg

Designed for the control of over 40 different species of brush, broadleaf and bulbous weeds in rights of way, commercial and industrial areas. Associate can be applied by boom, handgun or gas gun for selected species. It can also be tank mixed with Roundup® herbicides to broaden its spectrum of control, and is non-volatile.

Active: 600 g/kg metsulfuron methyl Pack Size: 100 g, 500 g

Comet 400 contains the well-known active fluroxypyr and is an effective translocated post-emergent herbicide. Registered for use in forests, commercial and industrial areas, it controls an extensive range of broadleaf and woody weeds. Suitable for a variety of application techniques including knapsack or hand-held gun, low volume spraying, basal bark and cut stump applications.

Active: 400 g/L fluroxypyr – present as the methylheptyl esterPack Size: 10 L, 60 L Returnable

A well-known mixture for the control of environmental and noxious woody and herbaceous weeds in forests, rights of way, commercial and industrial areas. Ideal for weeds such as Blackberry, Gorse, Prickly Pear, Eucalyptus spp and Lantana. Conqueror is well known to give rapid brownout which helps to show where you have been, helping save time and money. Suitable for high and low volume spraying, CDA and boom application.

Active: 100 g/L picloram - present as the hexyloxypropylamine salt 300 g/L triclopyr - present as the butoxyethyl ester Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L

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Herbicides

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Diuron 900DF

An effective option for long term residual weed control in rights of way, commercial and industrial areas. When applied Diuron 900DF will control a wide range of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. An effective long term residual alternative to Arsenal Xpress and Mako allowing for herbicides resistance management.

Active: 900 g/kg diuron Pack Size: 10 kg

Exert® 520

Grunt® 750 WDG

Glyphosate CT

Invader® 600

Cropcares Exert 520 is for the post-emergent control of a wide range of annual and perennial grass weeds in forestry as specified in the directions for use.

Active: 520 g/L haloxyfop present as the haloxyfop-R methyl esterPacksize: 250 mL, 1 L, 5 L, 10 L, 20 L

Nufarm Glyphosate CT Broadhectare Herbicide contains 450 g/L glyphosate for the control of annual and perennial weeds in forestry situations .

Active: 450 g/L glyphosate present as the isopropylamine salt Pack Size: 20 L, 60 L, 110 L, 200 L,

500 L, 800 L, 1000 L

Nufarm GRUNT 750 WDG is an effective foliar contact and soil active residual herbicide, for the control of certain sedges, perennial grasses, broadleaf and woody weeds in Pinus radiata forests, and industrial weed control situations.

750 g/kg hexazinone Pack Size: 10kg

Invader contains the well-known active triclopyr, and will effectively control an extensive range of woody weeds and unwanted trees as well as being the product of choice for melon control in firebreak situations. It is suitable for a variety of application techniques including high volume spraying, CDA, basal bark and cut stump applications.

Active: 600 g/L triclopyr - present as the butoxyethyl ester Pack Size: 10 L

Rifle® 440

Roundup Biactive®

Roundup®

For effective, pre emergent residual control of a range of both grasses and broadleaf weeds in Eucalyptus spp plantations. The active in Rifle 440 is less prone to off-site movement when compared to other pre-emergent herbicides used in the industry.

Active: 440 g/L pendimethalin Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable

The original glyphosate formulation. A fully systemic non-selective, non-residual, and non-volatile herbicide for the control of emerged annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. Suitable for a variety of application techniques including knapsack or hand-held gun, low volume, cut stump and stem injection applications.

Active: 360 g/L glyphosate – present as the isopropylamine salt Pack Size : 1 L, 5 L, 20 L

Roundup Biactive is a special Roundup formulation with a built-in ‘aquatically approved’ surfactant. Roundup Biactive controls many aquatic weeds, as well as an extensive range of unwanted grasses, broadleaf weeds, brush weeds, and woody weeds that the original Roundup controls.

Active: 360 g/L glyphosate – present as the isopropylamine salt Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L, 110 L Returnable

Mako®

Mako is a soil residual based herbicide with some knockdown action which offers control of various annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. Mako contains the active sulfometuron-methyl and is becoming well known within the Forestry and Industrial industries for its performance and cost effective weed control. Active: 750 g/kg sulfometuron-methyl Pack Size: 2 kg

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Herbicides

Sequence®

Striker®

Simagranz®

Roundup PowerMAX®

A post emergence Group A (DIM) herbicide. Sequence is registered for forestry plantations and provides outstanding control of a wide range of grass weeds such as Annual Phalaris, Barnyard Grass and Crowsfoot Grass.

Active: 240 g/L clethodimPack Size: 10 L

Simagranz contains 900g/kg of simazine - a widely used active ingredient for the control of weeds in forestry situations as per the directions for use table. The water dispersible granule formulation provides end user convenience and introduced significant end user benefits.

Active: 900 g/kg simazine Pack Size: 10 kg, 15 kg

An effective pre-emergent herbicide in Eucalyptus spp. and Pinus spp. plantations. Application can be either by directed spray or over the top application, and applied before or soon after transplanting. Like Rifle 440, Striker is less prone to off-site movement when compared to other pre-emergent herbicides.

Active: 240 g/L oxyfluorfenPack Size: 5 L, 10 L

Roundup PowerMAX is the high load one drum knockdown herbicide, which means that users can spray more area with one drum. It is fully loaded with a unique surfactant system, which also means no need to purchase or mix wetting agents, oils or acidifiers.

Active: 540 g/L glyphosate - present as the potassium salt Pack Size: 20 L, 110 L Returnable,500 L Returnable, 1000 L Returnable

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Astound® Duo

Dimethoate

Chlorpyrifos 500EC

Herbicides

Insecticides

Highly active, broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticides that controls a wide range of economically important insect pests. It is registered for use in Eucalyptus spp. plantations for the control of various insect pests including Chrysomelid Leaf Beetle and Eucalyptus Weevil.

Active: 100 g/L alpha-cypermethrinPack Size: 5 L, 20 L

Chlorpyrifos 500EC is a high quality widely used broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide that provides rapid knockdown with some residual control. Registered for use in and around domestic and public places, commercial and industrial sites for the control of insect pests including cockroaches, ants and fleas.

Active: 500 g/L chlorpyrifos Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L

Dimethoate is broad-spectrum systemic insecticide that is able to enter the sap stream of plants where it is transported to the actively growing parts. This makes it particularly effective against sucking insect pests.

Active: 400 g/L dimethoatePack Size: 5 L, 20 L

Weedmaster® Duo

Weedmaster Duo is an innovative Dual Salt Technology glyphosate formulation. Developed for enhanced penetration, better compatibility with other herbicides, and approved for aquatic weed control. Registered for various application techniques including knapsack or hand-held gun, low volume, cut stump, stem injection, boom and aerial applications. It is also available in a wide range of pack sizes to meet any operators requirements.

Active: 360 g/L glyphosate – present as the isopropylamine and mono-ammonium saltsPack Size: 1 L, 5 L, 20 L, 110 L Returnable

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Adjuvants

Bonza™

A specially formulated blend of paraffinic oil, fatty acid penetrants and nonoxynol surfactant to enhance the wetting, spreading and uptake with systemic herbicides. Bonza will also aid in improved wetting and spreading of herbicides and agricultural chemicals, help to modify spray droplet quality, and preserve droplet survival.

Active: 411 g/L paraffinic oil 305 g/L fatty acids and fatty acid derivatives 90 g/L nonoxynol Pack Size: 20 L

Spraymate® Activator®

Spraymate® Liase

Spraymate® Chemwet 1000

Spraymate® LI700®

Activator is a blend of highest quality surfactants in combination with fatty acids and anti-foaming agents. It can be used whenever a non-ionic surfactant is recommended on pesticide labels. Its key advantages over other non-ionic adjuvants include reduced foaming and neutral impact on droplet size.

Active: 900 g/L non-ionic surfactants Pack Size: 5 L, 10 L

Chemwet 1000 is a high quality concentrated non-ionic general purpose surfactant. Chemwet 1000 reduces surface tension of the spray solution and improves wetting and spreading on waxy leaf surfaces. At high rates it can also aid in the uptake of systemic chemicals such as glyphosate.

Active: 1000 g/L alcohol alkoxylate Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L

Liase is a high quality aqueous solution of ammonium sulphate. It is used to manage the hardness of water and to reduce the antagonism with glyphosate and other herbicides.

Active: 417 g/L ammonium sulphatePack Size: 20 L

LI700 is a unique multi-purpose adjuvant. It improves the efficacy of pesticides by minimising losses through alkaline hydrolysis, reducing the number of driftable fines at the time of spraying, and can aid in improved pesticide uptake by the plant.

Active: 350 g/L soyal phospholipids350 g/L propionic acid Pack Size: 5 L, 10 L, 20 L

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Pulse® Penetrant

Spraymate® Spray Marker Dye

Spraymate® Foam Marker

Adjuvants

Pulse is an organosilicone super-wetter that improves the spread of spray droplets on leaves by up to 13 times more than standard surfactants. This superior coverage allows thorough penetration and translocation of certain herbicides used for hard-to-control woody weeds.

Active: 1020 g/L polyether modified polysiloxanePack Size: 1 L, 5 L

Foam Marker is a convenient, economical method of minimising spray wastage. A unique high quality blend of foaming surfactants and foam stabilizers, the formulation offers excellent cold and hard water stability and long life even on hot soil. Available in both Pink and White.

Active: 289 g/L sodium alkyl ether, 41 g/L fatty alcohol Pack Size: 5 L, 20 L

An intense red liquid dye to assist in the identification of areas sprayed with herbicides, that remains visible for days. This eliminates wastage by preventing double spraying, saving time and money.

Active: 150 g/L rhodamine B Pack Size: 1 L, 5 L

Tank & Equipment Cleaner is a mixture of powerful detergents, specifically designed for cleaning pesticide sprayers. Tank & Equipment Cleaner will also leave a protective film to prevent corrosion during storage.

Active: sodium tripolyphosphate and industrial detergents Pack Size: 600 g

Spraymate® Tank & Equipment Cleaner

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Astound® Duo

Nufarm Product Comparative Guide

Nufarm Product Equivalent

Herbicides

Amicide 625-Low The Original

Amitrole T The Original

Archer Lontrel®, Dow Agrosciences

Arsenal Xpress The Original

Associate Brush-Off®, DuPont

Atragranz Gesaprim®, Syngenta

Comet 400 Starane®, Dow Agrosciences

Conqueror Grazon DS®, Dow Agrosciences

Diuron 900DF Various

Exert 520 Verdict® 520, Dow Agrosciences

Invader 600 Garlon 600®, Dow Agrosciences

Mako Oust®, DuPont

Rifle 440 Stomp, Crop Care

Roundup The Original

Roundup Biactive The Original

Roundup PowerMax The Original

Sequence Select®, Sumitomo

Simagranz Gesatop®, Syngenta

Striker Goal®, Dow Agrosciences

Weedmaster Duo The Original

Insecticides

Astound Duo Dominex® Duo, Crop Care

Dimethoate The Original

Chlopyrifos 500EC Various

AdjuvantsSpraymate Activator The Original

Bonza Hasten®, Victorian Chemicals

Spraymate Chemwet 1000 BS1000, Crop Care

Spraymate Liase The Original

Spraymate LI 700 The Original

Pulse Penetrant The Original

General Products

Spraymate Foam Marker The Original

Spraymate Spray Marker Dye The Original

Spraymate Tank and Equipment Cleaner The Original

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Nufarm Product - Comparative Guide

Adjuvant Mode of Action Summary

LI-700

Penetrant / Acidifier / Spreader / Aid for Droplet Management

• Prevents chemical degradation

• Increases coverage

• Improves penetration and uptake

• Aid for droplet management

Activator

Spreader / Penetrant / Low Foam Agent

• Increases Coverage

• Improves Penetration and Uptake

• Reduces Foaming

• Low application Rates

Pulse

Super Spreader / Penetrator

• Excellent unsurpassed spreading characteristics

• Improves uptake through stomatal flooding

• Improves efficacy on hard to wet weeds

Liase

Water Conditioner

• Minimises the impact of hard water on glyphosate performance

• Minimises antagonism between glyphosate and other herbicides

• Minimises the effect of bicarbonate on Group A DIM herbicides

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Delta T - Determining Correct Conditions for Spraying

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© Copyright 2010 Nufarm Australia Limited. ® Amicide, Associate, Astound, Archer, Bonza, Comet, Conqueror, Invader, Mako, Rifle, Sequence, Spraywise, Weedmaster are registered trademarks of Nufarm Australia Limited. Arsenal Xpress, and Stomp are registered trademarks of BASF used under license by Nufarm Australia Ltd. Exert is a registered trademark of Crop Care Australasia Pty Ltd. Roundup, Roundup Biactive and Roundup PowerMAX are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license by Nufarm Australia Ltd. Activator is a registered trademark of Loveland Industries, Inc. Used under licence of Nufarm Australia. LI700 and Spraymate are registered trademarks of United Agri Products, Inc. Used under licence of Nufarm Australia Ltd. Atragranz, Simagranz, Striker and Pulse are registered trademarks of Nufarm Technologies USA Pty Ltd. Brush-Off and Oust are registered trademark of EI Du Pont De. Nemours and Company. Lontrel, Starane, Grazon, Garlon, Goal and Verdict are registered trademarks of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Gesatop and Gesaprim are registered trademark of Syngenta Participations AG. Hasten is a registered trademark of Victorian Chemical Co Pty Ltd. Dominex is a Registered Trade Mark of FMC Corporation, Philadelphia, USA. Select is a registered Trademark of Arysta Life Science.

NUF4831

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Spraywise Broadacre Application Handbook

This comprehensive, industry-leading Handbook provides guidance through the complex process of spray application. It enables growers and agronomists to make informed decisions for increased operational flexibility without losing efficacy.

Spraywise Application Stewardship

Course

This accredited course consolidates information from the Handbook and our workshops to provide participants with an exceptional working knowledge on best practice spray application.

Spraywise Decisions

Our online spray application decision tool provides farmers with localised forecast information via point location with GPS coordinates. It generates two, five, seven and 14 day forecast meteograms and is automatically updated every three hours. Accuracy is to within one square kilometre. Find it at www spraywisedecisions.com.au

Spraywise Summer Spraying Guides

These handy A3 reference charts detail suggested mixes and product rates. It also addresses application considerations for various conditions. It is an easy to read reference to help manage specific problem weeds.

Spraywise Nozzle and Adjuvants

DVD

This comprehensive DVD demonstrates the technical and practical benefits gained through correct nozzle selection for your specific application and the use of adjuvants as appropriate in your spraying activities.

Spraywise Nozzle Chart

Popular nozzles have been collated into one A3 poster, highlighting the various spray qualities produced with a range of pressures. An ideal reference to help select the right nozzle for the job. It also includes tips for water management, drift reduction and tank mixing order.

Spraywise Application Guide

At last! This easy to read A3 poster details recommended spray qualities and water rates for the complete range of Nufarm products. Resulting from many years of research and development by Nufarm, this reference is a must for all spray applicators.

Spraywise Calculator

Anyone using twin-line technology for their ground application equipment will find the Spray Quality Calculator extremely useful. The calculator makes light work of determining the correct nozzle combination for various speed and pressure scenarios.

Spraywise WaterCheck

Nufarm Laboratory will test for hardness, pH, salinity, turbidity and bicarbonates and provide a detailed recommendation to manage your water source.

Spraywise BA Log Book

An easy to use spray log book for farmers and cooperatives. The applicator can detail weather and growing conditions, location, mix-up and set-up details. Includes 50 pages with double carbon copies. Includes also Spraywise Nozzle Chart, Application Guide, Mixing Guide and valuable tips to avoid drift.

Spraywise® is a Nufarm initiative to deliver best practice spraying and drift management techniques.

Over the past seven years, Spraywise has been instrumental in raising awareness amongst the farming community about important spray application parameters. Spraywise consolidates various tools, research results and training courses into one program to assist farmers better manage their spraying activities.

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