The ultimate PGR insurance policy

Key messages:

• Mild winter has led to strong crop growth and some thick looking crops with good yield potential
• A programmed approach to PGRs is the most consistent way to create both optimal crop canopy structure and ear/tiller numbers for yield
• Canopy^® combines quick uptake and residual activity that works in cool, cloudy conditions

Why Canopy^® at T1?

Mild winter conditions have meant some crops are looking thick and forward for this time of year. Yield potential is there, which means it is critical to build a solid plant foundation to support this potential later in the season. Even though temperatures have been mild, they can still dip, and the days are cloudy, this means you need a PGR that will provide reliable results in these conditions.

Canopy^® has two key active ingredients which complement each other to provide quick uptake into the plant to give immediate activity and then a residual part to provide long lasting effect.

• Shorter – reduces internode length
• Thicker – increases stem thickness
• Stronger – improved rooting strength

PGRs are considered an insurance policy for the crop and it is very difficult to predict whether it is going to be a ‘lodging year’, but the cost in yield reduction and gross profit is well known. If you are going to take out an insurance policy, use one that is proven to provide the necessary cover.

Canopy^® will:

• Be immediately available within the plant to provide instant PGR effects
• Give timing flexibility with activity at lower temperatures (active from 5^oC)
• Activity independent from sunlight requirements
• Give long lasting activity
• Label use across different winter cereals

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact your local BASF agronomy manager. Contact details can be found at www.agricentre.basf.co.uk. Or call the BASF Technical Services Hotline: 0845 602 2553

Canopy^® contains prohexadione calcium and mepiquat chloride. Canopy^® is a registered trademark of BASF. All other products are those of other manufacturers where proprietary rights may exist. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to north_east https://agriculture.basf.com/gb/en