HerbicidesBetanal® Forte Herbicide
Nortron® Herbicide
HerbicidesNortron is the first choice for early weed control in fodder beet and red beet, barley grass control in pasture and annual poa control in turf ryegrass.
Key Benefits
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Safely controls a range of competing weeds in beet crops, e.g. annual poa, shepherd's purse, spurrey.
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Nortron is the brand leader, known and trusted by New Zealand farmers for many years.
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Based on non-ALS chemistry Nortron allows a break from using ALS herbicides in paddocks and is an important part of weed control husbandry.
Product Details
| Active Ingredients | Chemical Group | Formulation Type | Pack sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethofumesate 500 g/L | 15 | Suspension concentrate | 5 L, 20 L |
Labels, SDS & HazNotes
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Crop Suitability
Always read and follow label instructions.
Crop Suitability
| Application/Crop | Usage/Problem/Target |
|---|---|
| Fodder beet, Red beet (beetroot), Turf ryegrass, Pasture | Grass and broad-leaved weeds |
Use Guidelines
| Key Information | Comment |
|---|---|
| Application Rate/Timing | Fodder Beet: Pre-emergence of crop and weeds - apply 2.0 – 3.0 L/ha. Post-emergence of the crop and weeds – apply 2.0 L/ha in mixture with Betanal Forte 1.5 L/ha from the 2 true leaves fully developed growth stage of the crop. Apply to weeds between cotyledon to 2 true leaf stage and again 10-14 days later. |
| Application Rate/Timing | Pasture: Apply 4.0 L/ha for the control of barley grass. |
| Application Rate/Timing | Red Beet (Beetroot): Pre-sowing or pre-emergence of the crop and weeds – apply 3-4 L/ha. Post-emergence of the crop and weeds - apply 4.0 L/ha to weeds between cotyledon to 2 true leaf stage. |
| Application Rate/Timing | Turf ryegrass: Apply 4.0 L/ha for the control of annual poa. A repeat application can be made 6-8 weeks later if required. |
| Application Method | By tractor mounted hydraulic boom sprayer. |
| Withholding period | Pasture: Do not graze stock on treated areas for 28 days after spraying / Fodder Beet: Do not graze stock on treated areas for 56 days after spraying. |
| Mixing | Add the required amount to the partly-filled spray tank with the agitator operating. Complete filling tank with water and use immediately, maintaining agitation until spraying is complete. Use only clean water which is above 5 ºC temperature. Do not add surfactants. |
| Application volume | Apply a spray volume of 200 - 300 I/ha and as a fine spray droplet. |
| Compatibility | Before mixing Nortron with other crop protection products, check to ensure that this will not negatively affect product efficacy and crop safety. |
| Following crop | No restrictions. |