NUFARM ASSOCIATE HERBICIDE — label 47737
Original approved APVMA PDF
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Product Name: NUFARM ASSOCIATE HERBICIDE
APVMA Approval No: 46361/140531
RLP
APPROVED
Label Name: NUFARM ASSOCIATE HERBICIDE
Signal Headings: READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Constituent ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 600 g/kg METSULFURON-METHYL
Statements:
Mode of Action:
GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
Statement of Claims: For control of certain brush and broadleaf weed species in native pastures, rights of way
and commercial and industrial areas and for the control of certain broadleaf weeds in winter
cereal crops, grass pastures and pasture renovation as per the DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
Net Contents: 100 g - 500 g
Restraints: RESTRAINTS
DO NOT store a suspension of Nufarm Associate® for more than two days otherwise
significant breakdown will occur.
DO NOT apply to crops under stress.
DO NOT store tank mixes of Nufarm Associate®.
DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 2 hours (for woody weeds 4 hours).
DO NOT use on furrow or flood irrigated crops.
DO NOT apply before the three leaf stage of the crop when used for post emergent weed
control.
DO NOT treat newly sown pastures as severe damage may occur.
DO NOT use on pasture seed crops.
DO NOT apply to weeds that are under stress or not actively growing.
DO NOT use in winter cereal crops under sown with legume pasture species, e.g. medics, clovers
Spray Drift Restraints
Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at apvma.gov.au/
spraydrift.
DO NOT allow bystanders to come into contact with the spray cloud.
DO NOT apply in a manner that may cause an unacceptable impact to native vegetation,
agricultural crops, landscaped gardens and aquaculture production, or cause contamination
of plant or livestock commodities, outside the application site from spray drift. WhereverPage 2
possible, correctly use application equipment designed to reduce spray drift and apply
when the wind direction is away from these sensitive areas.
DO NOT apply unless the wind speed is between 3 and 20 kilometres per hour at the
application site during the time of application.
DO NOT apply if there are hazardous surface temperature inversion conditions present at
the application site during the time of application. Surface temperature inversion conditions
exist most evenings 1 to 2 hours before sunset and persist until 1 to 2 hours after sunrise.
Directions for Use: This section contains file attachment.
Other Limitations:
WITHHOLDING PERIODS
Withholding Periods: CEREALS NUFARM ASSOCIATE® ONLY - NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS
DIRECTED.
CEREALS NUFARM ASSOCIATE® MIXTURES:
- TANK MIXES NUFARM AGTRYNE, NUFARM MCPA AMINE 750, NUFARM 2,4-D
AMINE 625, TIGREX, TORDON 242 OR NUFARM IGRAN 500 – DO NOT GRAZE OR
CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
- TANK MIXES WITH NUFARM BROMICIDE® MA – DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR
STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
CHICKPEAS TANK MIXES WITH NUFARM CRUCIAL® OR NUFARM WEEDMASTER®
DST®:
- DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
- DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
PASTURES AND OTHER USE SITUATIONS – NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS
DIRECTED.
WHEN APPLYING WITH OTHER TANK-MIX PRODUCTS, OBSERVE THE HARVEST
AND GRAZING WITHHOLDING PERIOD FOR THE TANK MIX PRODUCT
Trade Advice:
General Instructions:
This section contains file attachment.
Resistance Warning: RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING
GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
Nufarm Associate® Herbicide is a member of the Sulfonylurea group of herbicides. Nufarm
Associate® has the inhibitors of acetolactate synthase mode of action. For weed resistance
management Nufarm Associate® is a Group 2 herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed
biotypes resistant to Nufarm Associate® and other Group 2 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 Nufarm Associate® or other Group 2 herbicides. Some
populations of Annual Ryegrass and a few broadleaf weeds are already known to bePage 3
resistant to Nufarm Associate® and other ALS inhibitor herbicides. Since the occurrence
of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Nufarm Australia Limited accepts no
liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Nufarm Associate® to control
resistant weeds. To prevent, or at least minimise the risk of resistant weeds occurring, use
Nufarm Associate® in tank mixes (if appropriate) and/or rotations with herbicides having
different modes of action effective on the same weed species. Large numbers of healthy
surviving weeds can be an indication that resistance is developing. Efforts should be taken
to prevent seed set of these survivors.
DO NOT apply Nufarm Associate® alone for fallow and preplant knockdown weed control.
DO NOT make more than one application of an ALS inhibitor herbicide to a crop, either
preplant, incorporated-by-sowing or post crop and weed emergence. If the user suspects
that an ALS inhibitor resistant weed is present, Nufarm Associate® or other ALS inhibitor
herbicides should not be used. Strategies to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance are
available. Consult your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture
or Primary Industries, or local Nufarm representative.
Precautions:
Protections: PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
Injury to or loss of desirable trees or vegetation may result from failure to observe the
following:
DO NOT apply or drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants or on
areas where their roots may extend or in locations where the chemical may be washed or
moved into contact with their roots.
DO NOT apply or allow spray to drift onto adjacent crops and non-target desirable plants,
or onto agricultural land scheduled to be planted to other crops as injury to the crop may
occur.
PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
A nil grazing withholding period is applicable for Nufarm Associate® following application to
pastures. It is recommended, however, not to graze treated areas for 2 to 3 days to ensure
product efficacy.
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or the used
containers.
Storage and STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Disposal: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for
prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
Triple-rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler
or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty
packaging to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management
facility is not available, bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal
pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation
and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations.
DO NOT burn empty containers or product.
Safety Directions: SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
When opening the container and preparing spray wear elbow-length Chemical resistant
gloves and goggles. If applying by hand wear cotton overalls, over normal clothing,
buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, and elbow-length Chemical resistantPage 4
gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes,
wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash
gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing.
First Aid Instructions: FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 13 11 26, New Zealand 0800 764 766.
First Aid Warnings:Page 5
Nufarm Associate Herbicide – Directions for Use
1. CEREALS: NUFARM ASSOCIATE® ONLY - POST CROP AND WEED EMERGENCE BY GROUND AND AERIAL APPLICATION
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE WEED GROWTH CRITICAL COMMENTS
STAGE
Wheat, Barley, African turnip weed (Sisymbrium thellungii) All states 5 g/ha Apply before the 6 leaf General: Where the two rates are specified, use the
Triticale & Cereal Amsinckia/Yellow burweed (Amsinckia spp.) WA stage higher rate for larger weeds and/or under heavy weed
rye All states except 5 or 7 g/ha pressures.
WA
Ball mustard (Neslia paniculata) All states 5 g/ha Where weed growth stage is not specified in the
Boggabri weed/Dwarf amaranth (Amaranthus All states except 7 g/ha Apply at cotyledon to adjacent column, apply when weeds are small (ie. no
macrocarpus) WA 10cm height or greater than 5 cm in height or diameter) and actively
diameter stage growing.
Calomba daisy (Pentzia suffruticosa) All states 5 g/ha
Cape tulip (Homeria spp.) Refer to General Instructions and Crop Safety
Charlock (Sinapsis arvensis) Directions for further application instructions.
Chickpeas (Volunteer) (Cicer arietinum)
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
Clover (Subterranean) (Trifolium subterraneum)
Common sowthistle (Sonchus oleraceus) Apply up to 4 leaf
Cutleaf mignonette (Reseda lutea) All states except 7 g/ha stage Spray actively growing large plants, up to early
WA flowering stage. Plants emerging after spraying may
not be controlled.
Deadnettle (Lamium amplexicaule) All states 5 g/ha
Denseflower fumitory(Fumaria densiflora) All states 5 g/ha
Dock (Broadleaf) (Rumex obtusifolius) WA
All states except 5 or 7 g/ha
WA
Faba beans (Vicia faba) All states 5 g/ha Apply after 3 node
Field peas (Pisum sativum) stage
All states except 7 g/ha
WA
Hare’s ear/Treacle mustard (Conringia orientalis) All states 5 g/ha Apply before 5 leaf
stage
Hogweed/Wireweed (Polygonum aviculare) WA Apply before 4 leaf
stage
All states except 5 or 7 g/ha Use the higher rate when weed populations are dense
WA and majority of weeds are 4 leaf.
Indian hedge mustard (Sisymbrium orientale) All states 5 g/ha Heavy populations and/or those suffering cold or
moisture stress may not be completely controlled - a
tank mix with Nufarm MCPA LVE 570 is
recommended.
Lincoln weed (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) All states except 7 g/ha Apply to actively growing plants from late Winter to
WA Spring. Plants emerging after spraying may not be
controlled.
Lupins (Lupinus albus) All states 5 g/ha
Mallee catchfly (Silene apetala)
Medic (Medicago spp.)
New Zealand spinach(Tetragonia tetragonoides) All states except 7 g/ha Apply before 4 leaf
WA stage
Parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus) All states 5 g/ha Apply up to 4 leaf
stage
All states except 7 g/ha Apply at 4 leaf to
WA rosette stage
Paterson’s curse/Salvation Jane (Echium All states 5 g/ha
plantagineum) All states except 5 or 7 g/ha
WA
Prickly lettuce (Lactuca serriola) All states except 5 or 7 g/ha
WA
WA 5 g/ha
Red pigweed (Portulaca oleracea) All states 5 g/ha Apply before 6 leaf
stage
All states except 7 g/ha Apply when weed
WA populations are dense
and majority of weeds
are 6 leaf stage
Rough poppy (Papaver hybridum) All states 5 g/ha
Saltbush (Atriplex muelleri) All states 5 g/ha Apply up to 4 leaf
stage
All states except 7 g/ha Apply at 4-6 leaf stage
WA
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursapastoris) All states 5 g/ha
Skeleton weed (Chondrilla juncea) (Suppression All states except 7 g/ha
only) WA
WA 5 g/haPage 6
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE WEED GROWTH CRITICAL COMMENTS
STAGE
Wheat, Barley, Slender celery (Apium leptophyllum) All states 5 g/ha
Triticale & Cereal Smallflower fumitory (Fumaria parviflora)
rye, Sorrell (Rumex acetosella) Some regeneration from underground rootstocks and
cont. new germinations may occur late in the season.
Soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae) Apply after majority of soursobs have emerged and
are actively growing.
Spiny emex/Doublegee/Three-comered Jack
(Emex australis) All states except 5 or 7 g/ha
WA
Stagger weed (Stachys arvensis) All states 5 g/ha
Storksbill/Wild geranium (Erodium spp.) All states 5 g/ha
Turnip weed (Rapistrum rugosum)
Volunteer sunflower (Helianthus annuus) All states 5 g/ha Apply at cotyledon to 4
leaf stage.
All states except 7 g/ha Apply at 4 to 8 leaf
WA stage.
Wild/Crow garlic (Allium vineale) All states except 7 g/ha Apply at 1 - 2 leaf
WA stage
Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) All States 5 g/ha
2. CEREALS: NUFARM ASSOCIATE® MIXTURES - POST CROP AND WEED EMERGENCE BY GROUND AND AERIAL APPLICATION
For the control of weeds in addition to those listed above the following mixtures with their appropriate timings are recommended. For mixing instructions refer to “Spray Preparation” Section.
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE CROP STAGE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Wheat, Barley, Capeweed (Arctotheca All states 5 g/ha + 280 g/ha of a diuron WG 3 - 5 leaf (Z13-15) NSW only
Triticale & Cereal calendula) formulation + 330 mL/ha Nufarm 5 leaf (Z15) Vic only Some wheat varieties may be more susceptible
rye Wild radish (Raphanus MCPA Amine 750 to damage from these mixtures, consult your
raphanistrum) 5 g/ha + 280 g/ha of a diuron WG 3 - 5 leaf (Z13-15) local agronomist or Nufarm representative.
formulation + 330 mL/ha Nufarm Apply when weeds are 2-5 leaf.
MCPA Amine 750
Volunteer canola including 5 g/ha + 440 mL/ha Nufarm 3 - 5 leaf (Z13-15)
Roundup Ready® varieties MCPA LVE 570 (up to 4 leaf
(Brassica napus) canola)
5 g/ha + 880 mL/ha Nufarm
MCPA LVE 570 (up to 6 leaf
canola)
Capeweed (Arctotheca 5 g/ha + 195 g/ha of a diuron WG 3 - 4 leaf (Z13-14) Apply when weeds are 2 - 5 Leaf.
calendula) formulation + 270 mL/ha Nufarm
Wild radish (Raphanus MCPA Amine 750
Wheat, Barley raphanistrum) 5 g/ha + 550 mL/ha Nufarm 3 leaf - early tillering Apply when weeds are 2 - 6 leaf.
Igran® + 400 mL/ha of Nufarm (Z13-21)
MCPA Amine 750
Capeweed (Arctotheca 5 g/ha + 550 mL/ha Nufarm
calendula) Igran®
5 g/ha + 850 mL/ha Nufarm
Igran®
5 g/ha + 1L/ha Nufarm Agtryne® 3 - 5 leaf (Z13-15) Spray actively growing weeds at the 2 - 6 leaf stage.
Wheat, Barley, 5 g/ha + 750 mL/ha Nufarm 3 leaf to full tillering (SA, WA Apply when weeds are up to 6 leaf stage
Triticale & Cereal Bromicide® MA only)
Rye 5 g/ha + 1.4 L/ha Nufarm 5 leaf to full tillering (Qld, WA - Apply when weeds are 6 - 8 leaf.
Bromicide® MA NSW, Vic, Tas only)
5 g/ha + 2.1 L/ha Nufarm 3 leaf to full tillering (SA Apply when weeds are 6 - 8 leaf.
Bromicide® MA only) 5 leaf to full tillering
(Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas only)
Wild radish (Raphanus 5 g/ha + 470 – 670 mL/ha Early tillering to before boot Apply the lower rate to seedling weeds (3 - 6 leaf)
raphanistrum) Nufarm MCPA Amine 750 (Z21-39) and the higher rate on well-developed weeds up to
Apply 470mL/ha rate after rosette.
crop has reached 5 leaf stage.
Use higher rates after the first
node can be felt at the base of
the tiller and before swelling of
the head can be felt in the
tiller.
5 g/ha + 930 mL/ha Nufarm Early tillering to before boot Apply when weeds are seedling to rosette.
MCPA Amine 750 (Z21-39)
5 g/ha + 800 mL/ha Nufarm 5 leaf - tillering (Z15-30)
MCPA Amine 750Page 7
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE CROP STAGE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Wheat, Barley Wild radish (Raphanus All states 5 g/ha + 250 mL/ha Tigrex* Wheat: 3 leaf to late tillering Apply up to the 4 leaf stage and not more than 10
raphanistrum) (Z13-30) cm in diameter.
Barley: 5 leaf to late tillering
(Z15-30)
Wheat, Barley, 5 g/ha + 960 mL/ha - 1.4 L/ha 5 leaf to commencement of Apply up to 2 - 3 leaf stage only.
Triticale & Cereal Nufarm MCPA LVE 570 flag leaf (Z15-37)
rye Saffron thistle (Carthamus 5 g/ha + 960 mL/ha - 1.4 L/ha 5 leaf through to Spray young rosettes before leaves become spiny.
lanatus) Nufarm MCPA LVE 570 commencement of flag leaf
(Z15-37)
5 g/ha + 930 mL/ha- 1.4 L/ha Early tillering to before boot Apply to weeds at seedling to rosette stage. Use the
Nufarm MCPA Amine 750 (Z21-39). Higher rates (above lower rate on seedling weeds and the higher rate on
1L/ha of Nufarm Agritone® 750 well-developed weeds.
only to be used on crops from
mid tillering to before boot
stage (Z23-29).
5 g/ha + 120 mL/ha Nufarm 4 - 5 leaf stage (Z14-15). Spray when weeds are young and actively growing.
Archer® DO NOT apply Nufarm Archer® to a cereal crop if
field peas are to be sown the following season
unless the cereal stubble is burnt.
Variegated thistle 5 g/ha + 1.2 L/ha Nufarm 2,4-D 5 leaf to early tillering Apply to weeds at seedling to rosette stage.
(Silybum marianum) Amine 625 (Z15-21).
5 g/ha + 700 mL/ha - 1.4 L/ha Apply after the first node can Apply to weeds at seedling to rosette stage. Use the
Nufarm 2,4-D Amine 625 be felt at the base of the tiller lower rate on seedling weeds and the higher rate on
and before swelling of the head well-developed weeds.
can be felt in the tiller.
5 g/ha + 0.9 L/ha Nufarm 2,4-D Mid tillering to before boot Apply to weeds at the seedling to rosette stage.
Amine 625 (Z23-39).
5 g/ha + 1 L/ha Nufarm MCPA Early tillering to before boot
Amine 750 (Z21-39).
5 g/ha + 740 - 960 mL/ha Nufarm Apply from 5 leaf through to Spray at pre-cabbage stage.
MCPA LVE 570 commencement of flag leaf
Wheat Slender thistle 5 g/ha + 1.85 L/ha Nufarm MCPA (Z15-37). Moderately susceptible. Spray young rosettes.
(Carduus tenuiflorus) LVE 570
Wheat, Barley, 5 g/ha + 0.8 - 1.4 L/ha Nufarm Apply after the first node can Apply to weeds at seedling to rosette stage. Use the
Triticale & Cereal Amicide® 625 be felt at the base of the tiller lower rate on seedling weeds and the higher rate on
rye and before swelling of the head well-developed weeds.
can be felt in the tiller.
Slender thistles 5 g/ha + 1.4 L/ha Nufarm 2,4-D 5 leaf to early tillering Apply to weeds at seedling to young rosette stage.
(Carduus tenuiflorus and Amine 625 (Z15-21).
Carduus pycnocephalus)
Wheat, Barley & Climbing Buckwheat/Black All states 5 – 7 g/ha + 1L /ha Nufarm Apply from early tillering (when For best control apply at early tillering as this weed
Triticale bindweed except WA Picloram MCPA/ Tordon* 242 the main shoot has 4 to 5 becomes increasingly difficult to control as it
(Fallopia convolvulus) leaves plus 2 or more new becomes larger.
tillers have formed) to start of
jointing (first node).
3. CEREALS: NUFARM ASSOCIATE® + NUFARM CRUCIAL® OR NUFARM WEEDMASTER® DST® - FALLOW/PREPLANT KNOCKDOWN WEED CONTROL
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE WEED GROWTH STAGE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Wheat Refer to Post Crop and Weed All states Nufarm Associate® 5 or 7 Refer to Post Crop and DO NOT apply less than 10 days prior to sowing as crop
Emergence section of this except WA g/ha + Nufarm Crucial® or Weed Emergence section injury may occur, particularly under dry, cold conditions.
leaflet (Table 1), and the Nufarm weedmaster® DST® of this leaflet (Table 1), Apply when weeds are actively growing.
Nufarm Crucial® and at label rates and the Nufarm Crucial® Refer to General Instructions and Critical Comments of the
weedmaster® DST® Directions WA only Nufarm Associate® 5 g/ha + or Nufarm weedmaster® respective labels.
for Use. Nufarm Crucial® or Nufarm DST® Directions for Use. Use the appropriate rate of each product for the target weed
weedmaster® DST® at label spectrum.
rates
Barley, Refer to Post Crop and Weed All states Nufarm Associate® 5 or 7 Refer to Post Crop and DO NOT apply less than 6 weeks prior to sowing as crop
Cereal Emergence section of this except WA g/ha + Nufarm Crucial® or Weed Emergence section injury may occur, particularly under dry, cold conditions.
Rye or leaflet (Table 1), and the Nufarm weedmaster® DST® of this leaflet (Table 1), Apply when weeds are actively growing. Refer to General
Triticale Nufarm Crucial® and at label rates and the Nufarm Crucial® Instructions and Critical Comments of the respective labels.
weedmaster® DST® Directions or Nufarm weedmaster® Use the appropriate rate of each product for the target weed
for Use. WA only Nufarm Associate® 5 g/ha + DST® Directions for Use. spectrum.
Nufarm Crucial® or Nufarm
weedmaster® DST® at label
rates
4. NUFARM ASSOCIATE® + NUFARM CRUCIAL® OR NUFARM WEEDMASTER® DST® - CHICKPEA DESICCATION AND KNOCKDOWN WEED CONTROL (ALL STATES)
CROP WEEDS RATE WEED GROWTH STAGE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Chickpeas - pre-harvest Refer to Post Crop and Weed 5 g/ha + Nufarm Refer to Post Crop and Apply when chickpeas are physiologically mature and less than 15% of
application as a crop desiccant Emergence section of this Crucial® 450 - Weed Emergence section green pods are present.
and knockdown weed control label (Table 1), and the 950 mL/ha or of this label (Table 1), and Use the higher rate of Nufarm Crucial® or Nufarm weedmaster® DST®
(Application to crops intended for Nufarm Crucial™ or Nufarm Nufarm the Nufarm Crucial® or when crops or weeds are dense and where faster desiccation is
seed production or for sprouting weedmaster® DST® directions weedmaster® Nufarm weedmaster® required. Speed of desiccation is dependent on crop stage, growing
may reduce germination for use DST® 580 - DST® directions for use . conditions and weather conditions during and after application.
percentage to commercially 1200 mL/ha This use should be part of an Integrated Weed Management Strategy
unacceptable levels.) that incorporates herbicides with different modes of action and
alternative cultural weed practices.Page 8
5. NATIVE PASTURES, RIGHTS OF WAY, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS - GROUND APPLICATION
SITUATION WEEDS STATE RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Boom Handgun Gas gun
Native pastures¥, Alligator weed (Alternanthera All states 80 g/ha - - Apply in terrestrial situations only. Follow-up applications over at least two
rights of way, philoxeroides) except WA seasons are essential for complete control.
commercial and Apple box (Angophora floribunda) - 10 g/100L 1 g/L + Apply to plants up to 4m high. Avoid spraying when plants are stressed.
industrial areas Messmate stringybark (Eucalyptus + Pulse® Pulse® Ensure thorough foliage cover. Results cannot be guaranteed where suckers
obliqua) Penetrant Penetrant originate from large lignotubers.
Peppermint gum (E. radiata) (200mL/ (10mL/5L)
Red gum (E. blakelyi) 100L)
Yellow box (E. melliodora)
Australian blackthorn (Bursaria - 10 g/100L - Apply when bushes are actively growing. Avoid spraying when bushes are
spinosa) stressed. Handgun - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run-
Bellyache bush (Jatropha - 10 g/100L - off.
glossypifolia) + Pulse®
Penetrant
(200 mL/
100L)
Blackberry (Rubus spp.) All states - 10 g/100L 1 g/L + Apply when bushes are actively growing; (Tas only: Apply after petal fall.) (Vic
+ Pulse® only: Apply between December and April). Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage
mineral Penetrant and canes. Ensure peripheral runners are sprayed. In Tasmania, DO NOT
crop oil (10mL/5L) apply to bushes carrying mature fruit.
(1L/100L)
Bitou bush/Boneseed All states - 10 g/100L 1 g/L + Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage. Minimise contact with desirable species.
(Chrysanthemoides monilifera) except WA Pulse®
Penetrant
(10mL/5L)
Bridal creeper (Myrisphyllum - 5 g/100L - Apply during mid June to late August. Follow-up applications over at least 2
asparagoides) seasons will be required for complete control. Water volumes of 500-800L/ha
are recommended to minimise the risk of damage to native vegetation.
Common bracken (Pteridium 60 g/ha 10 g/100L - Spray after full frond expansion. Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to
esculentum) cause run-off. For boom application - adjust boom height to ensure correct
spray overlap. Avoid spraying when plants are stressed or in conditions of
prolonged dry weather when soils are dry.
Crofton weed (Eupatorium - 15 g/100L - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run-off. Extra care should
adenophorum) be taken to get good spray penetration when spraying bushes situated in
thickets. Apply to actively growing weeds up to early flowering. Best results
obtained on younger plants. If regrowth occurs, retreat in the subsequent
growth period.
Darling pea (Swainsona spp.) 10 g/ha - - Apply during Spring.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) - 10 g/100L - Apply to actively growing plants.
Golden dodder (Cuscuta australis) - 1 g/100L - Apply as a spot spray to point of run-off. Ensure correct coverage of infested
area. Apply pre-flowering.
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) - 15 g/100L - Apply to bushes up to 2m tall. Ensure thorough spray penetration and
+ Pulse® coverage of the whole plant.
Penetrant
(200
mL/100L)
Great mullein (Verbascum thapsus) 20 g/ha + - - Regrowth may occur if growing conditions are not good. Apply during Spring
Pulse® at times of good soil moisture to rosettes before stem elongation.
Penetrant
(200mL/
100L)
Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) - 10 g/100L - Apply when bushes are actively growing. Avoid spraying when bushes are
stressed. Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run-off.
Inkweed (Phytolacca octandra) - 5 g/100L - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause run-off.
Japanese sunflower (Tihonia - 10 g/100L -
diversifolia)
Kangaroo thorn (Acacia paradoxa) - - Apply to bushes up to 2.5m high when actively growing.
Lantana (Lantana camara) - 10 g/100L 2 g/L + Apply to bushes up to 2m tall. Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage and stems.
Pulse® Spray should penetrate throughout the bush. Should regrowth occur
Penetrant retreatment will be necessary.
(10mL/5L)
Mistflower (Eupatorium riparium) - 5 g/100L - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause run-off. Apply to actively
growing weeds up to early flowering.
Noogoora burr (Xanthium pungens) - 7.5 g/ - Apply to actively growing plants. Plants under moisture stress will not be
100L controlled.
Parthenium (Parthenium 7 g/ha 5 g/100L - Handgun - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause runoff.
hysterophorus) - - Boom - (Pastures only). Apply up to rosette stage. Spray to thoroughly wet all
foliage. Adjust boom height to ensure complete overlap.Page 9
SITUATION WEEDS STATE RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Boom Handgun Gas gun
Native pastures¥, Paterson’s curse/Salvation All states 15 g/ha - Boom - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage. Adjust boom height to ensure
rights of way, Jane (Echium plantagineum) correct spray overlap.
commercial and Handgun - Spray to wet all foliage but not to cause run-off.
industrial areas, WA only - Spray plants at early flowering stage (August - September).
Cont. Privet (Ligustrum spp.) All states - 10 g/100L 1 g/L + Apply to bushes up to 3m high. Complete foliar spray coverage is essential for
except WA Pulse® control; partial spray coverage will result in regrowth recovery. DO NOT spray
Penetrant when bushes are stressed.
(10mL/5L)
Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) 15g/ha 5 g/100L - Apply to actively growing plants at rosette to cabbage stage.
Rubber vine (Cryptostegio - 15 g/100L - Apply to bushes up to 3m tall in height. Apply from October through April
grandiflora) when bushes are actively growing. Ensure thorough spray coverage of all
foliage and leaders. Incomplete coverage will result in regrowth.
Singapore daisy (Sphagneticola - 10 g/100L - Spray thoroughly to wet all foliage, but not to cause run-off. Minimise contact
trilobata) with desirable species.
Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) - 10g/100L 1 g/L + Apply when bushes are actively growing. Avoid spraying when bushes are
Pulse® stressed, when leaf fall has commenced or after the end of February.
Penetrant Handgun - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run-off.
(10mL/5L) Vic only – Gas gun - Apply to bushes less than 2m high as application to
bushes in excess of 2m high may produce variable results. Apply with shots of
25mL of dilute product.
Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run-off.
Wait-a-while (Mysore thorn) - -
(Caesalpinia decapetala)
Wild turnip (Brassica tournefortii) - 5 g/100L - Apply to actively growing plants.
¥
Will damage legumes in pastures
6. NATIVE PASTURES, RIGHTS OF WAY, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS, AND FLOODPLAINS - AERIAL APPLICATION BY HELICOPTER
CROP WEEDS STATE RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS
Native Pastures¥, rights Blackberry All states 160 g/ha Apply when bushes are actively growing. (Tas only: Apply after petal fall. DO NOT apply to
of way, commercial and bushes carrying mature fruit). (Vic only: Apply between December and April). Use not less
industrial areas than 100L prepared spray/ha.
Flood Plains Mimosa pigra 50 or 60 g/ha Use the higher rate when air temperature exceeds 350C. Apply in at least 60 L/ha of clean
water. Use D6 or D8 nozzles with 45 swirl plates pressurised to 210kPa to give a large droplet
size. Add a non-ionic surfactant. Apply when plant is actively growing. Avoid spraying when
plants are stressed.
¥
Will damage legumes in pastures
7. PASTURES, FORESTS, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS, RIGHTS OF WAY, DOMESTIC AND PUBLIC SERVICE AREAS: NUFARM ASSOCIATE® AND NUFARM WEEDMASTER®
DUO® NUFARM WEEDMASTER® DST® OR NUFARM CRUCIAL® HERBICIDE
ALL STATES
PLANTING INTERVAL: 1 DAY PER GRAM NUFARM ASSOCIATE® MINIMUM BEFORE PLANTING
SITUATION WEEDS RATE – AERIAL OR RATE – HANDGUN OR CRITICAL COMMENTS
BOOM KNAPSACK
Pastures and Blackberry (Rubus spp.) 8.0 L./ha Weedmaster®
400 mL Weedmaster® For Blackberries, apply from flowering until prior to leaf yellowing. Due to
Forests. Volunteer pine wildings (suppression Duo® or 6.2 L/ha
Duo® or 320 mL widespread picking of Blackberries by the public, it is not recommended
Planting interval: only) Nufarm Weedmaster®
Nufarm Weedmaster® that the product be applied to bushes bearing mature fruit. Use Pulse
wait a minimum of DST® or 4.8 L/ha
DST® or 250 mL Penetrant at the rate of 500mL per 100L water.
1 day per gram Nufarm Crucial® plus
Nufarm Crucial® plus 3 Application to Pine wildings less than 50cm in height should be controlled
Nufarm 60 g/ha Nufarm
g Nufarm Associate® when actively growing.
Associate® before Associate®
per 100L water
planting. Bracken (Pteridium esculentum) 4.0 L/ha Weedmaster ®
For Bracken, apply when fronds are fully unfurled but prior to first frosts.
Duo® or 3.1 L/ha For boom application, refer to Boom application section. Use Pulse
Commercial and Nufarm Weedmaster® Penetrant at the rate of 500mL per 100L of water.
Industrial areas, DST® or 2.4 L/ha Use the 60g rate in Spring and the tank mixture in Autumn for best
Rights of way, Nufarm Crucial® plus control option for Bracken.
Domestic and 30 g/ha Nufarm DO NOT disturb Bracken for minimum 6 weeks after application.
public service Associate®
areas 60 g/ha Nufarm
Associate®
DO NOT USE ON Fog grass (Holcuslanatus) 4.0 L/ha Weedmaster® Use Pulse® Penetrant at the rate of 500 mL per 100L of water.
ALKALINE SOILS Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Lantana Duo® or 3.1 L/ha For Gorse, apply when actively growing at any time of year, except Spring.
(Lantana camara), Nufarm Weedmaster® For Lantana, apply when actively growing. DO NOT apply during periods of
St John’s wort (Hypericum perforarum) DST® or 2.4 L/ha Summer drought stress.
Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) Nufarm Crucial® plus For St John’s wort, apply when actively growing from Spring to Summer.
Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) 30 g/ha Nufarm For Sweet briar, apply when in full leaf, prior to leaf fall.
Topped lavender (Lavandula stoechas) Associate® For Topped lavender, Fog grass and Sorrel, apply when actively growing.
For Sorrel apply 10-30g when actively growing. DO NOT apply during
periods of Summer drought stress.Page 10
8. TOLERANT GRASS PASTURES OR IN A PASTURE RENOVATION - GROUND APPLICATION
SITUATION WEEDS RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS
ESTABLISHED Cape tulip: Both one and two leaf 5 g/ha Apply at bulb exhaustion usually during July/early August. More than one year
PASTURES (Homeria spp.) of application may be required to obtain control.
Annual clover (Trifolium spp.) Apply before flowering.
TOLERANT GRASS Dock spp. (Rumex spp.) 5 g/ha - seedlings Best results when applied in Spring prior to bolting.
SPECIES 10 g/ha - established
Perennial phalaris Doublegee/Spiny emex/Three 5 - 10 g/ha Apply up to the 6 leaf stage. Use the higher rate on dense populations.
Perennial cocksfoot Cornered Jack (Emex australis)
Stands greater than Erodium/Storksbill/Wild geranium Use the higher rate on dense populations. Spray before flowering.
one year old (Erodium spp.)
Annual medics (Medicago spp.) 5 g/ha For best results apply before flowering.
OR Onion grass/Guildford grass 15 g/ha Apply at bulb exhaustion usually late June/July before the onset of browning
PASTURE (Romulea rosea) off caused by fungus. When mixing with glyphosate use 10g/ha.
RENOVATION Paterson’s curse/Salvation Jane 10 or 15 g/ha Apply lower rate to small plants. Apply higher rate before bolting/flowering.
Use in rundown (Echium planatagineum)
pasture to reduce
Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) 15 g/ha Apply to actively growing plants at the rosette to cabbage stage.
weed burden before
Sorrel (Rumex acetosella) 5 g/ha - seedlings Best results when applied in Spring prior to seed heads appearing.
sowing with a
10 g/ha - established
pasture in the
Soursob (Oxalis pes-caprae) 5 - 10 g/ha Use the higher rate on dense stands. Spray before flowering for best results.
following year
Wild garlic (Allium vineale) 15 g/ha Apply at bulb exhaustion usually July to early August. More than one year of
application may be required to obtain control.
Note: Always add a non-ionic surfactant (1000 g /L) eg Chemwet 1000 at 200 mL/100L of water (0.2% v/v).
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
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IN TASMANIA 2, 4-D CAN ONLY BE APPLIED BETWEEN 15TH APRIL AND 15TH SEPTEMBER UNLESS OTHERWISE AUTHORISED BY THE REGISTRAR OF PESTICIDES.Page 11
Nufarm Associate Herbicide – General Instructions
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Nufarm Associate® is a selective systemic herbicide which is absorbed through the roots and foliage with rapid translocation acting by inhibiting cell division in meristems
thus stopping growth. Some crops are extremely sensitive to low concentrations of this product. See “Sprayer Cleanup” section. Where treatment is delayed or where
weeds are not actively growing due to adverse conditions, results may be slow to appear and weeds may only be stunted or suppressed.
Instructions specific for cereals
With the exception of the preplant weed control recommendations, apply at the early post emergence stage of the crop (Barley, Cereal Rye, Triticale, Wheat: 3 leaf to
before booting) when weeds are small (i.e. no greater than 5cm in height or diameter) and actively growing. Best weed control is obtained when rainfall wets the soil to a
depth of 5 to 7.5cm within 4 weeks of application. Where treatment is delayed or where weeds are not actively growing due to adverse conditions, results may be slow to
appear and weeds may be only stunted or suppressed (eg. Indian hedge mustard). Nufarm Associate® will remain in the soil for a period of time (see Crop Rotation
Recommendations). The persistence of Nufarm Associate® in the soil is dependent on various environmental conditions e.g. soil pH, temperature, soil moisture and
organic matter. Wet, warm, acid soils high in organic matter favour breakdown of Nufarm Associate® in the soil. It should be noted that Nufarm Associate® does not
provide a commercially acceptable level of soil residual weed control. Crops other than wheat, barley, triticale and cereal rye may be extremely sensitive to low
concentrations of Associate residues in the sprayer or in the soil. See “Sprayer Clean-up” and “Crop Rotation Recommendations”.
The recommendation of the addition of Nufarm Associate® to Nufarm Crucial® or Nufarm weedmaster® DST® as a pre-plant knockdown is to enhance the control of certain
broadleaf weeds (e. g. doublegee, sorrel, erodium, clover, medic and soursob) and to help prevent (or at least minimise) the risk of resistant weeds occurring. Its purpose
is not to provide residual control of weeds.
Instructions specific for brush and herbaceous weed control
Apply when bushes/plants are actively growing. Where treatment is delayed or bushes/plants are not actively growing due to adverse conditions (such as a period of
prolonged dry weather) or if partial spray coverage occurs, results may be slow to appear and subsequent regrowth may occur. If regrowth occurs, re-treatment at the
recommended rate is advised. Re-treatment of blackberries should only be undertaken once regrowth has reached 1 m tall - this may not be until 2 years after the initial
application. For control of bushes previously sprayed with other brush control herbicides or for bushes which may have been burned or slashed ensure 2 years has
elapsed. Due to the widespread picking of blackberries by the public, it is recommended that the product is not applied to bushes bearing mature fruit.
Instructions specific for treatment of pasture or pasture renovation
Allow weeds to recover from grazing before application. Docks and sorrel in particular require fresh leaf growth for adequate uptake of chemicals. Legumes will be
removed from pasture if oversprayed with Nufarm Associate®. Some grasses will be damaged in pasture sprayed with the product and biomass production may be
reduced for several months. Nufarm Associate® used on established perennial phalaris and/or established perennial cocksfoot may cause temporary yellowing and some
stunting. Nufarm Associate® can severely damage annual and perennial ryegrass. Nufarm Associate® does not control/damage silvergrass (Vulpia spp.), brome grass
(Bromus spp.) or winter grass (Poa spp.). Sorrel seedlings may germinate after the break in the following year, particularly after cultivation. The ungerminated clover seed
bank is not affected by Nufarm Associate® application. Clover vigour is often increased in the year following application where seed banks are reasonable. The seed set of
clover in the year of application of Nufarm Associate® will be significantly reduced particularly from the winter- spring application. This effect may impact on the clover
seed bank therefore re-sowing may be necessary. Where clover seed banks are high resowing is not necessary. For pasture topping situations a combination of Nufarm
Associate® plus glyphosate can be used, however the Crop Rotation recommendations should be observed. Refer to the Directions of Use section of each product for the
appropriate rate and critical comments for the target weed spectrum.
Crop Safety
Some wheat varieties may be more susceptible to damage from certain tank mixtures, consult your local agronomist or Nufarm representative. Care should be taken if it is intended to apply
Nufarm Associate® in the same season to a crop already treated with another sulfonylurea herbicide as crop damage may occur. Consult your local agronomist or Nufarm
representative.
DO NOT apply other sulfonylurea herbicides in a tank mix with Nufarm Associate® as a pre-plant application. Use of this product on land having a soil pH of 5.5 or less
may result in some crop retardation, particularly if the crop is stressed - see comment in point below.
DO NOT apply to crops that are stressed by any cause (such as severe weather conditions, drought, waterlogging, excessive soil acidity or alkalinity, poor nutrient status,
disease, nematode or insect damage) as crop injury may result. When treatment is followed by severe stress (such as drought, prolonged cold, waterlogging or frosty
conditions) crop yellowing and growth retardation may occur. Crops normally recover without loss in yield. Disease, nematode or insect damage following application
may also result in crop injury.
Spray Preparation
Nufarm Associate® is a water dispersible granule formulation to be mixed with water and applied as a spray. Partially fill the spray tank with water. Using the Nufarm
Associate® measuring cone provided, measure the amount of Nufarm Associate® required for the area to be sprayed. Add the correct amount of Nufarm Associate® to the
spray tank with the agitation system engaged. Top up to the correct volume with water. THE MATERIAL MUST BE KEPT IN SUSPENSION AT ALL TIMES BY CONTINUOUS
AGITATION. When the prepared spray solution has been allowed to stand, thoroughly re-agitate before using. In tank mixes Nufarm Associate® must be in suspension
before adding the companion herbicide or surfactant. For application of Nufarm Associate® in liquid fertiliser, slurry the Nufarm Associate® in water then thoroughly mix
the slurry into the liquid fertiliser. Check compatibility before mixing Nufarm Associate® in fertiliser solutions. DO NOT add a surfactant/wetting agent.
Use of surfactant/wetting agent
Instructions specific for cereals: Always add a non-ionic surfactant (1000 g ac/L) at 100 mL/100L of final spray volume (0.1% volume/volume). The use of spraying oils
is not recommended.
Note: DO NOT add a surfactant/wetting agent when Nufarm Associate® is tank mixed with Nufarm Igran 500 or 900 g/kg diuron WG products.
Instructions specific for brush and herbaceous weed control: If a specific surfactant/wetting agent is not listed in the Directions for Use table, or when mixing
glyphosate use a non-ionic surfactant (1000 g ac/L) at 100mL/100L of final spray volume (ie. 0.1% volume/volume). When an organosilicone penetrant (Pulse®) is
recommended in the Directions for Use table and with all gas gun applications, use 10 mL/5L or 200 mL/100L of final spray volume (ie. 0.2% volume/volume). When a
mineral spray oil (eg. Caltex Sprayplus*) is recommended in the Directions for Use table, use 1 L/100L of final spray volume (ie 1% volume/volume).
Instructions specific for treatment of pasture and pasture renovation: Always add a non-ionic surfactant a (1000 g ac/L) eg. Chemwet 1000 at 200 mL/100L of final
spray volume (0.2% volume/volume).
Boom Spray Application
Use a boom spray properly calibrated to a constant speed and rate of delivery to ensure thorough coverage and a uniform spray pattern. Adjust boom height to ensure
correct spray overlap. Avoid spraying where drift can go onto crops, are likely to be planted to crops and non-target pastures as injury may occur. Avoid overlapping and
shut off spray booms while starting, turning, slowing or stopping as injury to the crop may result.
Cereals: Apply a minimum of 50 L prepared spray/ha.
Pasture: Apply a minimum of 70 L prepared spray/ha.
Other use patterns: Apply in a minimum of 150 L prepared spray/ha. Increase to 200 L prepared spray/ha or more in dense stands.
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Aerial Application
Avoid spraying in still conditions and in winds likely to cause drift onto adjacent sensitive crops or fallow areas likely to be planted to these crops - see Crop Rotation
Recommendations. Turn off spray boom whilst passing over creeks and dams. DO NOT apply when a temperature air inversion is likely to occur. Use of Micronair
equipment is not recommended due to greater drift potential.
Apply in a minimum of 20L/ha water. Application in a higher water volume of 30 L/ha will improve the reliability of weed efficacy.
Other use patterns: – helicopter only Apply in a minimum of 100 L per ha on Blackberries or 60 L per ha on Mimosa pigra and up to 200 L prepared spray/ha. Higher
water volumes may be necessary to ensure adequate coverage where bushes are large and terrain is steep. Spray with a properly calibrated helicopter using the half
overlap opposite pass technique.
Handgun Application
Pastures and Other use patterns
Spray foliage and canes until wet. Ensure coverage is uniform and complete. Use pressures of 550 – 750 kPa (80 – 100 psi) depending on target species and size of
bush. Use larger nozzles and higher pressures for largest bushes.
Example:
Size No. 4 or 5 spray nozzle: small individual bushes or broadleaf weeds - less than 1 m high
Size No. 5 or 6 spray nozzle: medium sized bushes - 1.2 m high
Size No. 7 or 8 spray nozzle: large bushes 2 – 3 m high or of a large diameter
Note: Use large spray nozzle/high volume for blackberry regrowth. Spray using a wide cone setting as much as possible. Use even, side-by-side spray pattern moving up
from the base to the top of the bush as leaves are wet. For blackberries, do not ignore runners to the side or the top of the bush and ensure spray penetrates larger bushes
to wet foliage and canes.
Gas Gun Application
Pastures and Other use patterns
Apply to ensure good coverage of all foliage is achieved. The use of a suitable marker dye is recommended. eg. Nufarm Spray Marker Dye.
Sprayer Clean-up
Immediately after spraying thoroughly remove all traces of Nufarm Associate® from mixing and spray equipment as follows:
1. Drain tank, then flush tank, boom and hoses with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes.
2. Fill the tank with clean water then add 300 mL household chlorine bleach (containing 4% chlorine) per 100 L of water. Flush through boom and hoses then allow to
stand for 15 minutes with agitation engaged, then drain.
3. Repeat step 2.
4. Nozzle and screens should be removed and cleaned separately. To remove traces of chlorine bleach, rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water and flush through
hoses and boom.
CAUTION: DO NOT use chlorine bleach with ammonia. All traces of liquid fertilizer containing ammonia, ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulphate must be rinsed with
water from the mixing and application equipment before adding chlorine bleach solution. Failure to do so will release a gas with a musty chlorine odour which can cause
eye, nose, throat and lung irritation. DO NOT clean equipment in an enclosed area.
Crop Rotation Recommendations
The use of Nufarm Associate® may prevent early re-establishment of legumes and grasses after treatment. The period that residues persist in the soil will vary according
to site conditions such as climate, soil pH, presence of soil microorganisms, soil temperature, soil moisture and the rate used. Breakdown is fastest in warm wet acid soil
and slower in cold dry alkaline soils. Land previously treated with Nufarm Associate® should not be rotated to crops other than those listed in the tables following.
Tolerance of other crops (grown through to maturity) should be determined on a small scale before sowing into larger areas.
The Nufarm Associate® treated area may be replanted to any of the specified crops after the interval indicated in the following table:
Soil pHΨ Minimum Recropping Interval
10 days 6 weeks 9 months 14 months
5.6 - 8.5 Wheat Barley Chickpeas Japanese millet
Cereal rye Faba beans Maize
Triticale Linseed Panorama millet
Lucerne White French
Lupins millet
Medics** Sorghum
Oats Soybeans
Peas Sunflower
Canola
Safflower
Subterranean**
Clover
8.6 and above Tolerance of crops (grown through to maturity) should be determined on a
small scale, in the previous season, before sowing into larger areas.
** Involves natural regeneration of subterranean clover and medics.
The Nufarm Associate® treated area may be replanted to any of the specified pasture species after the interval indicated in the following table:
Soil pHΨ Pasture Species Rate Minimum Minimum Re-crop
Rainfall Interval
5.5 and below Sub Clover(a) and Haifa white 5 g/ha 150 mm 12 weeks
clover 10 g/ha, 15 20 weeks
g/ha
Cocksfoot spp. and phalaris 5 g/ha, 10 g/ha 8 weeks
spp. 15 g/ha 16 weeks
Perennial ryegrass spp. and 5 g/ha, 10 g/ha 100 mm 16 weeks
fescue spp. 15 g/ha 150 mm 20 weeksPage 13
Soil pHΨ Pasture Species Rate Minimum Minimum Re-crop
Rainfall Interval
5.6 - 6.5 Sub Clover(a), Haifa white clover, Bioassay(b)
perennial ryegrass spp. and
fescue spp.
Cocksfoot spp. and phalaris 5, 10 g/ha 175 mm 12 weeks
spp. 15 g/ha Bioassay(b)
6.6 and above Bioassay(b)
(a)
Varieties: Junee, Karridale, Seaton Park and Trikkala.
(b)
Tolerance of pasture species should be determined on a small scale, in the previous season, before sowing into larger areas.
Ψ Soil pH is to be determined by laboratory analysis using the 1:5 soil water suspension method.
For rates higher than 15 g/ha the following applies:
• For soils with a pH below 7 (1:5 soil: water method) a minimum period of 12 months should elapse before oversowing treated areas with grasses or legumes. It is
suggested that small areas be oversown 1-2 months prior to the planned time for sowing to check for possible harmful residues.
• For soils with a pH greater than 7 or if planting any other crop, DO NOT replant without first consulting the local Nufarm representative.
Incompatibility
• Nufarm Associate® is compatible with the commonly used insecticides chlorpyrifos and omethoate. Some increased temporary crop yellowing may occur when
Nufarm Associate® is applied as a tank mix with these insecticides.
DO NOT mix Nufarm Associate® with Achieve and Mataven* 90.
Notes on Nufarm Associate®/Diclofop methyl based products or Nufarm Associate®/Tristar Mixtures
• Nufarm Associate® and diclofop methyl based products or Tristar Advance can be tank mixed, but when this mixture is used, some reduction in grass weed
control can be expected.
• For heavy infestation of grass weeds, control may be inadequate.
• Significant reduction in grass weed control should be expected.
• Nufarm Associate® and diclofop methyl based products or Tristar Advance are not a recommended mixture because they result in significant reduction in
grass weed control and/or crop damage.
• Consult company representatives for further information or advice.