ADAMA DIURON 900 WG HERBICIDE — label 135577V

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Product Name:          ADAMA DIURON 900 WG HERBICIDE
APVMA Approval No:     46812/135577



                                                                                              RLP
                                                                                           APPROVED



Label Name:            ADAMA DIURON 900 WG HERBICIDE



Signal Headings:       READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING



Constituent            900 g/kg DIURON
Statements:



Mode of Action:
                         GROUP      5 HERBICIDE



Statement of Claims:   Crops:
                       Asparagus, bananas, cereals, cotton, lucerne, lupins, pulses, sugar cane

                       Controls/Suppresses:
                       Various weeds as specified in the Directions for Use table



Net Contents:          10kg
                       15kg




Restraints:            This section contains file attachment.




Directions for Use:    This section contains file attachment.




Other Limitations:



Withholding Periods:   WITHHOLDING PERIODS

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DO NOT ALLOW ANIMALS TO DRINK WATER FROM TREATED BORE DRAINS FOR 3
DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

Grazing
PULSE CROPS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 35 DAYS AFTER
APPLICATION.
OTHER CROPS: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

Harvest
NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

Trade Advice:

General Instructions: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before opening, carefully read Directions For Use, Precautionary Statements, Safety
Directions and First Aid Instructions. Application should be made to moist soil before weeds
emerge unless otherwise recommended. Sufficient moisture in the form of rain or irrigation
is necessary after application to move the chemical into the weed root zone. Add non-ionic
surfactant where recommended.
Thoroughly clean all traces of this product from application equipment immediately after
use, otherwise injury to desirable vegetation may result when equipment is used again.
Flush tank, pump, hose and boom with several changes of water after removing nozzle tip
and screens (clean these parts separately). Keep from contact with fertilisers, insecticides,
fungicides and seeds.

MIXING
Part fill tank with CLEAN water (50%). Commence vigorous agitation. Add granules
steadily.
DO NOT dump. Ensure complete dispersion before filling to volume with water. Continue
agitation during spraying. DO NOT leave spray solution in tank overnight.
Agitation: An efficient by-pass agitator or means of mechanical agitation should be
employed when using this product.

COMPATIBILITY
This product is compatible with diquat, Spraytop® 250, Spraytop® 330, amitrole, 2,4-D
Amine and Ester, 2,4-DB, MCPA, Strike-Out® 500 EC and chlorsulfuron. Add the required
amount of product when the spray tank containing ADAMA DIURON 900 WG is nearly full
and being continually agitated.
This product is not compatible with dimethoate, flamprop-m-methyl, diclofop-methyl,
triadimefon or methabenzthiazuron.
As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of ADAMA, all
mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

Resistance Warning: RESISTANT WEED WARNING

ADAMA DIURON 900 WG Herbicide is a member of the Urea group of herbicides. ADAMA
DIURON 900 WG has the Inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II mode of action. For
weed resistance management ADAMA DIURON 900 WG is a Group 5 herbicide. Some
naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to ADAMA DIURON 900 WG and other Group
5 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 ADAMA DIURON 900
WG or other Group 5 herbicides. However resistance should not be assumed without first
viewing the method of application, the coverage and the timing of application. Resistance to
ADAMA DIURON 900 WG cannot be predicted and may occur at any time. It is not due to a
fault in the product and ADAMA Australia accepts no liability for any losses that may result
from the failure of ADAMA DIURON 900 WG to control resistant weeds.

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Precautions: SELECTIVE USE IN CROPS
For selective use in crops it is important to apply recommended rates correctly. ADAMA
DIURON 900 WG is most effective when applied to soil which has been well tilled (clod
free) and is free of weeds and trash. Where not recommended for overall application, care
should be taken to avoid spray drift onto fruit or foliage. Wetting agents should only be used
where specified.

REPLANTING RESTRICTIONS
Crop Rotations: DO NOT replant treated areas to any crop within two years after last spray
unless otherwise stated.
Cotton – DO NOT replant treated areas to any crop within 1 year after last spray. Except
cotton, corn or grain sorghum which may be planted in the spring of the following year.
Sugarcane – Treated areas can be replanted to pineapple or sugarcane 1 year after last
spray.

CROP SAFETY
Heavy rains after application of this product may cause severe crop damage, risk must be
assumed by user.
DO NOT use on sandy or gravelly soils or soils low in organic matter. Avoid contact of
sprays with crop foliage or fruit.

Protections: PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause
spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
Low hazard to bees. May be applied at any time as recommended in the Directions for Use.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
Dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or
used container.

Storage and KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Single-rinse or shake remainder into spray tank/
Disposal: water/dip/drench, etc. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. 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: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. If product on skin
immediately wash area with soap and water. After use and before eating, drinking or
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.

First Aid Instructions: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11
26.

First Aid Warnings:

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RESTRAINTS
DO NOT use in water-logged areas.
DO NOT apply if greater than 50 mm rainfall is expected within 3 days of application. DO NOT irrigate within 3
days of application.
DO NOT apply to fields where the slope exceeds 3%. DO NOT spot spray more than 5% of total farm areas.
DO NOT apply more than once per calendar year.
Cotton
DO NOT use in cotton UNLESS ALL irrigation tailwater and/or up to 25 mm rainfall can be captured and held
on farm.
Pulse crops
DO NOT USE in pulse crops UNLESS application can be made using no-till farming practices.
Lucerne
DO NOT use in lucerne UNLESS ALL irrigation tailwater can be captured and held on the farm.
Irrigation channels and drains
DO NOT USE in irrigation channels or drains UNLESS ALL irrigation tailwater and rainfall can be captured
and held on farm.
Desert Channels (bore drains)
DO NOT apply between 1 December and 30 March. DO NOT open drains for 72 hours following treatment.

SPRAY DRIFT RESTRAINTS
Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at www.apvma.gov.au/spraydrift
DO NOT apply by air.
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. The buffer zones in the relevant buffer zone table/s below provide
guidance but may not be sufficient in all situations. Wherever 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 one to two hours
before sunset and persist until one to two hours after sunrise.
DO NOT apply by a boom sprayer unless the following requirements are met:
• Spray droplets not smaller than a COARSE spray droplet size category.
• Minimum distances between the application site and downwind sensitive areas (see ‘Mandatory
Buffer Zones’ section) are observed.

MANDATORY BUFFER ZONES
DO NOT apply if there are aquatic and wetland areas including aquacultural ponds, surface streams and
rivers downwind from the application area and within the mandatory buffer zones shown in the table below.
DO NOT apply if there are sensitive crops, gardens, landscaping vegetation, protected native vegetation or
protected animal habitat downwind from the application area and within the mandatory buffer zones shown in
the table below.

Downwind buffer zone (m)
Situation Rate ac/ha
Aquatic Terrestrial
Wheat, barley, triticale, cereal rye, oats (WA only) 250 - 500 30 60
Wheat, barley, triticale and oats (WA only) 180 - 250 15 30
Wheat, barley, oats (NSW, ACT, Vic, SA only) 450 25 50
Wheat and barley (SA only) 640 - 880 50 100
Wheat and barley (NSW, ACT, Vic, SA only)
250 15 30
Summer fallows (SA only)
Cotton 900 - 1800 100 200
Lucerne 750 50 100
Lupins (WA only) 990
30 80
Pulses – incorporated by sowing 750 - 990
Pulses – post-sowing pre-emergent 495 - 750 50 100
Bananas 250 - 450 25 50
Sugarcane
1800 100 200
Asparagus

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
WEEDS
CROP STATE RATE/ha CRITICAL COMMENTS
CONTROLLED
Cotton Annual broadleaf Qld, 1 - 2 kg Pre-emergence: Apply at planting or within 7
weeds and some NSW days of planting and prior to cotton emergence.
annual grasses only Seed should be planted at least
4 - 5 cm deep and soil compacted over seeds
by a normal planter packer wheel. Use high rate
on soils high in clay or organic matter content.
DO NOT use on light sandy soils as injury to
crop may occur.
DO NOT make a second pre-emergent
application to the same field during the same
crop year as injury to the crop may result. Apply
in 300 - 450 L water/ha.
Post-emergence (lay-by): Use the higher rate
on heavier soil types high in clay and/or organic
matter. DO NOT use on light sandy soils low in
organic matter as injury to the cotton may result.
Apply when cotton is at least 30 cm high, or
immediately after the last cultivation. If emerged
annual weeds (15 cm or less in height) are
present add 170 mL of a 600 g/L non-ionic
surfactant per 100 L water to the spray solution.
Apply ADAMA DIURON 900 WG as a directed
spray to cover the area beneath cotton plants
and between rows. Avoid spray contact or drift
on to cotton plants as injury may result. DO
NOT apply more than once per season.
DO NOT re-plant treated areas to any crop
within one year after last application as injury
may result, except cotton, corn or sorghum
(grain sorghum only) which may be planted in
the spring following treatment. Apply in 300 -
500 L water/ha.
Lucerne Amsinckia (Yellow All 830 g/ha Apply when lucerne has been grazed. Weeds
(established burr), Charlock, states should be very small (emerging – 4 leaf) when
for 1 year or Dead Nettle, treated. Use only in areas where lucerne
more) Poppies, becomes Winter dormant.
Sheepweed (White A wider spectrum of weeds will be controlled
Ironweed), when tank mixed with Spraytop® or
Three cornered Jack paraquat/diquat (Refer to Spraytop or
(Double Gee), paraquat/diquat label for rates and full
Seedlings of directions).
Capeweed, Spiny
Emex,
Suppression of Wild
Radish, Wild Turnip
Lupins Annual Ryegrass, WA only 1.1 kg Use through boom spray equipment only. Apply
(on light Capeweed, Clovers, in a minimum of 50 L water/ha. Higher volumes
soils only) Medics, Doublegee, of water will give more even application. Must
Wild Radish, be applied prior to crop emergence.
Wild Turnip and DO NOT use on white or grey sands.
suppression of
Brome Grass,
Dock, Sorrel,
Wild Oats and
Wireweed

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WEEDS
CROP STATE RATE/ha CRITICAL COMMENTS
CONTROLLED
Pulses Cape Weed, All IBS Incorporated by sowing (IBS): Apply to bare
(Including Crassula, Double States 830 g - 1.1 kg moist soil prior to sowing or at sowing and
Chickpeas, Gee, Erodium, Wild PSPE incorporate by the sowing operation.
Faba Radish, Wild Turnip, 550 - 830 g Use the lower rate on light sandy soils.
beans, Toad Rush Post Sowing Pre-Emergent Application
Lentils, (PSPE): Apply as a post sowing pre-emergent
Narbon application to moist soil before weed or crop
Beans, emergence. Use the lower rate on light sandy
Field Peas soils. Application should not be made to
and Vetch) excessively ridged or waterlogged soils.
Sow the crop at least 5 cm deep. Trilogy® or
Spinnaker* may be tank mixed at the
recommended rates.
Wheat, Capeweed, WA only 275 - 550 g Post planting application only for full cut
Barley, Doublegee, Mustard, * Barley to sowing systems that leave a relatively smooth
Triticale, Water Weeds 390 g only surface, e.g. standard combine or airseeder.
Cereal Rye, (Toads Rush, Apply post plant pre-emergent to crop within 3 -
Oats Crassula), Wild 4 days of planting.
Radish (suppression Pre plant application only for sowing systems
only) (e.g. No Till or Zero Till) which leave open slots
As above plus 550 g + 500 or furrows, or where seed is sown along the
suppression of mL bottom of the furrow. Even the soil surface
Annual Ryegrass, of a 720 g/L where harrowed after sowing. Apply within 7 -
Barley Grass and metolachlor to 10 days pre plant.
Silver Grass improve Soil Types – use lower rates on sandy surfaced
suppression of soils with a low organic carbon or clay content.
Ryegrass Caution: DO NOT use on grey or white sands.
Crop to be planted at least 35 mm deep. Crop
tipping and yellowing may occur particularly
when heavy rain falls after sowing. Shallow
sown crops are more at risk.
Caution: Severe crop damage will occur if
herbicides containing Paraquat or Diquat
contact an emerging cereal crop either as a
salvage treatment or via spray drift unless
rainfall has been exceptionally low.
Wheat, 275-550 g + As above.
Barley, 830 mL/ha of Must be incorporated within 4 hours of
Triticale, Trilogy® application.
Cereal Rye
Wheat, Amsinkia (Yellow NSW, 500 g Apply when weeds are at the 2 - 4 leaf stage
Barley, Burr), Capeweed, ACT, and soon after the crop is past the 2 - 5 leaf
Oats Charlock, Vic, SA stage which is normally within 6 weeks of
Deadnettle, Iceplant, only sowing.
Melilotus, Mustards, DO NOT spray later than early tillering stage.
Poppies, Saffron
Thistle, Sheepweed,
Spiny Emex,
Three Corner Jack,
Wild Radish,
Wild Turnip
Wheat, Capeweed, WA only 200 g + Apply when Apply by boom spray. Weeds
Barley, Doublegee, 400 mL the crop has must be in the 2 - 5 leaf stage.
Triticale, Erodium, London MCPA 500 at least 3 - 5 Crop and weeds should be dry
Oats Rocket, Lupin, leaves on the at the time of spraying. DO
Mustard, Rapistrum, main stem NOT spray if rain is imminent.
Wild Radish, Wild (Z13-15) DO NOT apply to undersown
Turnip, Storksbill, 280 g + Apply when medics or undersown sub-
Wild Mustard 200 mL 2,4-D crop has at clover.
Amine 625 least 4 - 5 Apply in 40 - 70 L water/ha.
leaves on the
main stem
(Z14 - 15)

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WEEDS
CROP                              STATE RATE/ha           CRITICAL COMMENTS
            CONTROLLED
Wheat,      Soursob               SA only 710 - 980 g     Boom Spray: Sow crop at least 5 cm deep.
Barley                                                    Apply when crop is in the 2 - 5 true leaf stage.
                                                          Use the lower rate on lighter soils.
            Amsinkia (Yellow      NSW,      280 g         Apply by boom spray when the crop is at the 3 -
            Burr), Capeweed,      ACT,      + 500 mL      5 leaf stage (NSW, SA only) 5 leaf stage (Vic
            Deadnettle,           Vic, SA   (NSW, ACT,    only). Weeds must be in the 2 - 5 leaf stage.
            Doublegee (Three      only      Vic only)     DO NOT spray if rain is imminent.
            Corner Jack),                   350 mL (SA    DO NOT apply to under-sown medic or lucerne.
            Mustard, White                  only) MCPA    DO NOT use on Durati, Hybrid Titan, Kite,
            Ironweed (Sheep                 500           Kamilaroi, or Shortim Wheat.
            Weed), Wild Radish
Summer      Potato Weed           SA only 275 g        Only effective when in mixture with
Fallow      (Heliotropium                              paraquat/diquat 250 g/L formulation at 1.6 L/ha,
            europaeum)                                 or equivalent (See paraquat/diquat label).
Asparagus   Annual broadleaf  Vic only 1.5 - 2 kg      Apply in established beds after they have “hilled
            weeds and some                             up” and before emergence of spikes. This will
            annual grasses                             give 10 - 14 weeks freedom from weeds. Post
                                                       emergence application may be made, but the
                                                       spray should be directed so as to contact only
                                                       the base of the stems. Use higher rates on
                                                       heavier soils.
                                                       DO NOT use on seedling asparagus.
Bananas   Amaranthus, Barley Qld,      275 - 500 g     Add to Spraytop to enhance weed control under
          Grass, Barnyard     NSW,     /ha + 1.2       favourable growing conditions and in open
          Grass, Capeweed, WA only or 1.6 L/ha         sunny conditions. ADAMA DIURON 900 WG at
          Cobbler’s Pegs,              Spraytop 250 rates up to 500 g/ha can be blanket sprayed.
          Crowsfoot Grass,             or              Use a directed spray for higher rates of ADAMA
          Fat Hen, Guinea              1.1 or 1.2 L/ha DIURON 900 WG. Complete spray coverage is
          Grass, Mustard,              Spraytop 330 essential. For grasses and broadleaved weeds
          Pigweed, Prince of                           up to 5 cm high use a minimum of 250 L spray
          Wales Feather, Rye                           solution/ha, increase to 350 L/ha for weeds up
          Grass, Sow Thistle,                          to 10 cm high. Use a minimum spray volume of
          Summer Grass, Wild                           400 L/ha for weeds >10 cm high and for dense
          Oats, Wild Radish,                           mature weeds. Refer to Spraytop label for rates
          Wild Turnip                                  and full directions. If Spraytop rate is less than
                                                       the ratio 500 mL/100 L, add 100 mL of a
                                                       600 g/L non-ionic surfactant or 60 mL of a
                                                       1000 g/L non-ionic surfactant per 100 L spray
                                                       mix.
Sugarcane Amaranthus, Barley Qld,      1.9 kg          Post-emergence of cane.
          Grass, Barnyard     NSW                      APPLY ONLY as a directed band spray over a
          Grass, Capeweed, only                        maximum of 60 % of the crop area.
          Cobbler’s Pegs,                              DO NOT apply in the Wet Tropics.
          Crowsfoot Grass,                             DO NOT apply in the Burdekin between 1
          Fat Hen, Guinea                              January and 29 February.
          Grass, Mustard,                              DO NOT apply in Mackay/Whitsunday between
          Pigweed, Prince of                           1 December and 30 April. DO NOT apply in
          Wales Feather,                               Mary-Burnett between 1 November and
          Ryegrass, Sow                                29 February.
          Thistle, Summer                              DO NOT apply in NSW between 1 November
          Grass, Wild Oats,                            and 30 April.
          Wild Radish, Wild                            Soil surface must be moist at time of
          Turnip                                       application. Rain or irrigation is required within
                                                       10 days of application. Use lower rate if
                                                       following an application at planting. If weeds at
                                                       early post-emergence stage addition of a
                                                       600 g/L non-ionic surfactant at 250 mL/100 L of
                                                       water will enhance activity, but direct spray to
                                                       below cane leaves.

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WEEDS
CROP STATE RATE/ha CRITICAL COMMENTS
CONTROLLED
275 - 500 g/ha Add to Spraytop to enhance weed control under
+ favourable growing conditions and in open
1.2 - 1.6 L sunny conditions. ADAMA DIURON 900 WG at
Spraytop 250 rates up to 500 g/ha can be blanket sprayed.
or Complete spray coverage is essential. For
1.1 - 1.2 L grasses and broadleaved weeds up to 5 cm
Spraytop 330 high use a minimum of 250 L spray solution/ha,
increase to 350 L/ha for weeds up to 10 cm
high. Use a minimum spray volume of 400 L/ha
for weeds >10 cm high and for dense mature
weeds. Refer to Spraytop label for rates and full
directions.
Note: Where broad leaved weeds are a serious
problem add ADAMA 2,4-D Amine 625 or
Zulu® XT to the mixture.
275 g - 1.9 APPLY ONLY as a directed band spray over a
kg/ha + maximum of 60 % of the crop area.
1.2 - 1.6 L DO NOT apply in the Wet Tropics.
Spraytop 250 DO NOT apply in the Burdekin between 1
or January and 29 February.
1.1 - 1.2 L DO NOT apply in Mackay/Whitsunday between
Spraytop 330 1 December and 30 April.
DO NOT apply in Mary-Burnett between 1
November and 29 February.
DO NOT apply in NSW between 1 November
and 30 April.
Add to Spraytop to enhance weed control under
favourable growing conditions and in open
sunny conditions. ADAMA DIURON 900 WG at
rates up to 500 g/ha can be blanket sprayed.
Use a directed band spray for higher rates of
ADAMA DIURON 900 WG. Complete spray
coverage is essential. For grasses and
broadleaved weeds up to 5 cm high use a
minimum of 250 L spray solution/ha, increase to
350 L/ha for weeds up to 10 cm high. Use a
minimum spray volume of 400 L/ha for weeds >
10 cm high and for dense mature weeds. Refer
to Spraytop label for rates and full directions.
Note: Where broad leaved weeds are a serious
problem add ADAMA 2,4-D Amine 625 or
Zulu® XT to the mixture.
Irrigation Annual and Qld, Vic, 22 kg/ha or High Volume or Power Spraying. Apply in
Channels & perennial grasses Tas, 220 g/100 m2 2000 L water. Apply during the non-crop season
Drainage and broadleaf weeds SA, WA and when channel is not in use. Soil should be
Ditches (Except Nutgrass, only moist and preferably bare i.e. after regrading
Bindweed and NSW 40 kg/ha and cleaning channels. Apply prior to expected
Russian Knapweed) only maximum seasonal rainfall so as to “fix” it into the soil.
If 50 - 100 mm of rain has not fallen after
application and it is necessary to use the
irrigation channel, fill it with water and allow to
stand for 72 hours, then drain off the water in
the channel and run to waste.
Bore Drains Prickly Acacia, Qld only 35.5 kg/ha Block off bore drain 24 hours prior to spraying
Mimosa Bush and allow drain to empty. Spray 1 m wide strip
onto mud. Wait 48 - 72 hours before opening
drain again. Water MUST by-pass house tanks
and desirable tree stands for 7 days after
opening drain. DO NOT delve for 2 weeks.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS
AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.