2017 - A look ahead at the importance of providing effective protection to ear and leaf health
With most T1 applications now safely applied, or to be applied imminently, we thought it might be useful to take an early look at the importance of protecting ear and leaf health at T3.
T3 spray applications are essential for protecting wheat ear health and for giving extended ‘top-up’ protection against diseases in the top two leaves of the maturing wheat plant
In high disease seasons the latter is especially important, as even the longest-lasting chemistries won’t be able to provide season-long protection. Growers therefore need to remain ahead of the disease cycle by ensuring crops receive adequate on-going protection as the wheat ear develops and matures.
Diseases such as Brown Rust, Yellow Rust and Septoria can have a serious impact on final crop yields if ears become infected. Wet conditions during flowering, can result in significant Fusarium ear blight infections, impacting grain quality and increased mycotoxin risk whilst other diseases such as Sooty Moulds cause grain discolouration which can limit a crop’s suitability for milling or human consumption.
In order to effectively combat these varying disease pressures, growers are advised to use a mixture of azole chemistries to provide a broad-spectrum of control on the upper leaves and wheat ears.
ORIUS® P is a versatile fungicide thanks to its twin azole composition
Containing 133 g/l Tebuconazole and 267 g/l Prochloraz it provides outstanding results against T3 ear diseases including Microdochium and Fusarium. By providing on-going protection to the flag leaf and ear, ORIUS® P ensures yield and grain quality through to harvest.
ORIUS® P delivers the necessary levels of control by incorporating two azole ingredients which work together to provide effective control against the majority of T3 disease pressures. As well as controlling Microdochium and Fusarium, ORIUS® P also protects against Rusts and Septoria, making it a truly versatile T3 fungicide.