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AMETRYN 500 SC is a suspension concentrate herbicide for the control of annual broad-leaved weeds and grasses in sugarcane, bananas and pineapples as indicated.
Weather-related events play a major role in the success of farm activities, and weed management is no exception. Weeds remain a huge problem in crop
The first report of target-site resistance to glyphosate in smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus (syn: quitensis)) in South Africa was recently made by researchers at the
Magunya Kalimashe,Portfolio Lead: Herbicides Weed control remains an essential practice in small grain production. The benefits of effective weed control practices have been documented extensively
AMETRYN 500 SC. Reg. No. L 7742 Act No. 36 of 1947. Active Ingredient: ametryn (triazine) 500 g/l. WARNING. Hazard Statements: May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary Statements: IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and non-abrasive soap. Get medical help. Avoid release into the environment. Registration holder: UNIVERSAL CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD. Co. Reg. No. 1983/008184/07. 65 Botes Road, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619. Tel. (011) 396 2233.
Weather-related events play a major role in the success of farm activities, and weed management is no exception. Weeds remain a huge problem in crop
The first report of target-site resistance to glyphosate in smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus (syn: quitensis)) in South Africa was recently made by researchers at the
Magunya Kalimashe,Portfolio Lead: Herbicides Weed control remains an essential practice in small grain production. The benefits of effective weed control practices have been documented extensively
By Dr Brian de Villiers January 2022 Many herbicides such as glyphosate, clethodim, some SU’s and various others are affected by salt antagonism from carrier
By Dr Brian de Villiers June 2024 Adjuvants are often omitted or replaced with an unregistered product without any negative consequences. Growers then assume that
By Dr Brian de Villiers March 2026 The word “adjuvant,” means “to help.” These products are therefore used exclusively to help crop protection products (CPPs)
By Dr Brian de Villiers February 2022 Adjuvants are registered with many crop protection products (CPP) and are added to an immense amount of
By Dr Brian de Villiers January 2026 In our interactions with stakeholders we sometimes learn that growers had replaced an adjuvant registered for use with
By Dr Brian de Villiers February 2025 Ammonium sulphate was first applied commercially with glyphosate as a water conditioner about 40 years ago. It’s hard
By Dr Brian de Villiers January 2021 There have been various recent allegations that ammonium sulphate is not effective because it is unable to overcome
By Dr Brian de Villiers December 2020 Over the past few years Villa has tried to encourage the correct use of adjuvants toincrease and stabilize
Deur Brian de Villiers April 2026 Daar is twee noodsaaklike prosesse wat die effektiwiteit van sistemiese gewasbeskermingsprodukte (GBP’e) verseker. Die eerste is bedekking, wat deur
By Dr Brian de Villiers Desember 2024 Ons beklemtoon dikwels die belangrikheid daarvan om genoeg spuitdruppels tot by alle dele van die plant te kry.
