Maximise Maize Output

Maize yield and quality are significantly affected by weed competition particularly during establishment.

The earlier the weeds are controlled, the less chance they have to compete with the crop for water, nutrients and light.

The loss of Calaris^® this season creates extra problems for post-emergence weed control.

Pre-em herbicides should form the main part of the herbicide strategy. They offer the best opportunity to control both grass and broad-leaved weeds and allow the crop to establish as quickly as possible.

Advantages of pre-emergence herbicides

• Starts the weed control as early as possible in the crop
• Allows the crop to get off to the best and cleanest start possible
• Reduces timing pressure on the post-emergence sprays
• Avoids possible herbicide growth check to emerged crop from post-emergence sprays
• Weather delays are less critical compared to post-emergence applications

Wing P^® and Stomp^® Aqua provide ideal solutions for pre-emergence herbicide applications in maize and sweetcorn*, that are grown either with or without a plastic mulch cover*

*EAMU approval for Wing-P^® allows pre-em application to crops of either forage or grain maize or sweetcorn grown under temporary plastic mulch provided they are drilled on or after 1st April.

Stomp^®<#text> carries label approval for pre-em use on forage or grain maize grown under temporary plastic mulch & EAMU approval for use on crops of sweetcorn, with or without temporary plastic mulch. Aqua

*Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU); users must ensure that all conditions specified in the EAMU are complied with and must be in possession of the Notice of Extension of Use, before use is undertaken. Although approved, EAMU uses are made entirely at the risk of the user.

How to use:

• Create a fine, firm and consolidated seedbed for best seed/soil contact and optimum activity from the pre-emergence herbicide
• Ensure seed is covered with 5cm settled soil
• Apply as soon as possible after drilling - soil moisture is required for products to be activated
• Best results occur if rain falls within seven days of application

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.agricentre.basf.co.uk.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact your local BASF Agronomy Manager or the BASF Technical Services Hotline: 0845 602 2553

Wing-P^® contains dimethenamid-p + pendimethalin. Stomp^® Aqua contains pendimethalin. Calari^® contains mesotrione and terbuthylazine. Wing-P^® and Stomp^® Aqua are registered trademarks of BASF plc. Calaris^® is a registered trademark of Syngenta.