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HERBICIDE
Active Constituent: 800 g/kg NORFLURAZON
A pre-emergence selective residual herbicide for a programmed approach to Nutgrass (Cyperus sp), and other grass and
broadleaf weed control in Cotton, Citrus, Grapes, Nuts, Pome Fruit and Stone Fruit as per the Directions for Use table.
F
GROUP HERBICIDE
NRA Approval No: 45804/0301
Pack size: 5 kg
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Application
Cotton: Apply in at least 100 L/ha water volume for ZOLIAR
Cotton: If the Nutgrass population is intense and before
DF rates between 2.3 and 2.8 kg/ha. Use at least 150 L/ha of
canopy closes over, apply glyphosate or other suitable
water for ZOLIAR DF rates above 2.8 kg/ha. Use 50 mesh
product at recommended rates with a shield sprayer to assist
screens on nozzles.
in control of Nutgrass.
Citrus, grapes, apples, pears, stone fruit and almond
Citrus, grapes, apples, pears, stone fruit and almond
orchards: Apply ZOLIAR DF as a directed spray, avoiding
orchards: ZOLIAR DF is a surface applied residual pre-
contact with foliage or fruit using a fixed boom sprayer.
emergence herbicide. Residual weed control can be expected
Apply 300 to 500 L of spray/ha, have good tank agitation,
for up to 6 months, dependent on rate applied and soil
use 50 mesh nozzle strainers. Shut off spray booms when
conditions. The 2.5 kg/ha rate is most effective on coarse or
starting, stopping or slowing down to avoid overdosing. Wash
light loamy soils when harder to control weeds are not
out equipment thoroughly with water after use.
important. Extended period of weed control can be achieved
by using rates higher than 2.5 kg. The period of control will Method and Timing 鈥? Cotton
then be determined by soil type, irrigation/rainfall patterns, Fallow/Pre-Sowing: Apply at the recommended rate during
time of treatment and other soil and management factors. the fallow and up to 4 to 6 weeks prior to planting, and
Rainfall or irrigation within 2 or 3 weeks after application is before Nutgrass has commenced germination.
necessary for activation. Areas to be treated should be free Incorporation by rainfall is preferable. If rain does not fall
of weeds and excessive mulch. Where weeds are already within 14 days of application incorporate thoroughly to
growing in the area to be treated, an appropriate 3 to 7 cm. Set incorporation equipment to a working depth
鈥渒nockdown herbicide鈥? must be applied either before or, if of at least 5 to 10 cm to achieve this.
compatible, combined as a tank mix with this product. This For optimum activity the herbicide-incorporated-soil-zone
product should be applied strategically at mid spring for full needs to remain at a moisture level of 65% of field capacity
summer weed control, and early autumn when winter control for at least 6 weeks after application and should not drop
is required. Where strip treatment is applied, the below 50% of field capacity in the top layers of the soil.
recommended rate per hectare must relate only to the area Rapid flood irrigation may reduce efficacy by removing
of the treated strip. If residual or 鈥渒nockdown herbicides鈥? are treated soil from the area.
added, consider all label recommendations and adhere to If ZOLIAR DF is applied to flat soil (before hilling), a
the crop recommendations and directions that are most concentration of ZOLIAR DF in the hill will occur. Efficacy in
restrictive. the hill will be improved but strongly reduced in the furrow.
Resistant Weeds Warning Compatibillity
ZOLIAR DF Herbicide is a member of the pyridazinone group ZOLIAR DF is compatible with trifluralin and most
of herbicides. ZOLIAR DF has the inhibitor of carotenoid 鈥渒nockdown鈥? and residual herbicides in situations where
biosynthesis mode of action. For weed resistance management appropriate recommendations exist for such herbicides in
ZOLIAR DF is a Group F herbicide. Some naturally-occurring the crop concerned. Tank mixtures with residual herbicides
weed biotypes resistant to ZOLIAR DF and other inhibitors of are primarily made to improve control of particular weed
carotenoid biosynthesis herbicides may exist through normal species. Observe mixing instructions.
genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant
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individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if
these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds
will not be controlled by ZOLIAR DF or other Group F
herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult
to detect prior to use, Syngenta Crop Protection Pty Limited
accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the
failure of ZOLIAR DF to control resistant weeds.
Mixing
Fill the spray or mixing tank to 2/3 full and start agitation.
Add the required amount of ZOLIAR DF to tank whilst
maintaining continuous agitation. Add additional compatible
products (if required), then balance of water until tank is full.
Maintain agitation throughout mixing, standing and spraying
operations. If tank mixing, products should be added in the
following order, after ZOLIAR DF:
1. Wettable powders and water dispersible granules
2. Flowable liquids
3. Emulsifiable concentrates
4. Surfactants
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Plant Back Periods 鈥? Cotton ZOLIAR DF provided the specified plant back periods have
NOTE: Rotational crops may be damaged by previous been observed.
ZOLIAR DF applications. If seasonal conditions have been very dry, growers should
The following safe plant back periods have been extend the plant back period to include the time of that very
determined after a single application of ZOLIAR DF dry period.
Herbicide. If multiple applications of ZOLIAR DF have been made,
The crops specified in the table below may be safely planted contact a Syngenta representative, your district agronomist
into soils previously treated with a single application of or extension officer prior to rotating to other crops.
Plant Back Period (months)
Light Soils
Medium/Heavy Soils
Crop
Rates up to
Rates less than Rates equal to or
2.8 kg/ha
3.5 kg/ha greater than 3.5 kg/ha
Coriander 3
6
1
Chickpeas, Linseed, Soybeans 6
9
3
Safflower 15
18
12
Corn, Mungbeans, Sorghum, Sunflowers 24
27
21
Barley, Faba Beans, Oats, Triticale, Rye, Wheat 27
30
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PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. DO NOT inhale dust or
DO NOT graze livestock on treated areas.
spray mist. After use and before eating, drinking or
PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER
smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap
NON-TARGET PLANTS
and water.
DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying
FIRST AID
equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information
susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.
Centre. Phone 131 126.
DO NOT drain or flush equipment or spray near desirable
trees or other plants or where their roots may extend; or in
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
locations where the product may be washed or moved into
If additional hazard information is required refer to the
such situations.
Material Safety Data Sheet. For a copy phone 1800 067 108
DO NOT apply while fruit or nuts are on the ground at
or visit our website at www.syngenta.com.au
harvest.
MANUFACTURER鈥橲 WARRANTY AND EXCLUSION OF
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS LIABILITY
AND ENVIRONMENT Syngenta has no control over storage, handling and manner of
DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with use of this product. Where this material is not stored, handled
ZOLIAR DF or used container. Avoid rapid flood irrigation or used correctly and in accordance with directions, no
which may erode treated soil from the field. express or implied representations or warranties concerning
this product (other than non-excludable statutory warranties)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
will apply. Syngenta accepts no liability for any loss or damage
Store in the closed, original container in a dry, well ventilated
arising from incorrect storage, handling or use.
area, as cool as possible out of direct sunlight. Keep out of
reach of children. 庐 Registered trademark of a Syngenta Group Company.
Single rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the
spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
Puncture and bury the containers in a local authority landfill.
If not available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a
disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose
clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints: DO NOT rotate to alternate crops in fields treated with ZOLIAR DF unless crop rotation plant back periods
detailed under General Instructions are observed.
DO NOT use on dry land Cotton.
DO NOT incorporate in a manner which would place untreated soil on top of treated soil.
DO NOT use more than 4.2 kg/ha of ZOLIAR DF in any one year.
DO NOT apply to nursery stock.
DO NOT apply to trees or vines unless they have been established in the orchard or vineyard for 18 months.
Crop Weeds Controlled Critical Comments
Rate/ha
State
Nutgrass Qld, NSW
Cotton, Soil moisture is critical for weed control.
only
Cotton Fallow If rainfall has not occurred within 14 days,
incorporate mechanically.
If seasonal conditions are very cool and wet,
delay planting cotton following ZOLIAR DF
applications until soil temperatures
consistently exceed 16掳C.
Significant suppression (50 to 80% control)
of Nutgrass is only achieved after 3 or more
seasons of consecutive treatment with
ZOLIAR DF.
2.8 kg Light Soils: (such as sandy loam, loam,
sandy clay loam soils).
Use recommended rate in all years of a
ZOLIAR DF program.
2.8 to 4.2 kg Heavy Soils: (such as silty clay loam, clay
loam, clay soils).
Use these rates for the first year only of a
ZOLIAR DF program.
Use the higher rate for heavier infestations
of Nutgrass.
2.8 to 3.5 kg Heavy Soils: Use these recommended rates
for the second and subsequent years of a
ZOLIAR DF program.
Use the higher rate for heavier infestations
of Nutgrass.
Crowsfoot Grass, 2.3 kg Suppression only
鈥?
Redshank Amaranth鈥?
Barnyard Grass, 2.3 to 2.8 kg In the first year of a ZOLIAR DF program,
Black Pigweed鈥? an additional herbicide should be used to
gain best control.
鈥燬uppression only
Giant Panic, Peach Vine, Suppression only
鈥?
Pigweed鈥?
Spring Grass On heavy soils, the rates may result in
suppression only. An additional herbicide
should be included in the control program.
Summer Grass Use the higher rate on heavier soils.
Sesbania Pea, Yellow Vine 2.8 kg Use in the first year of a ZOLIAR DF
program, mix with another herbicide to gain
best control.
Anoda Weed, Bladder Ketmia鈥?, Suppression only
鈥?
Mimosa鈥?, Mintweed鈥?,
Prickly Lettuce, Sowthistle,
Thornapple, Wild Oats鈥?
Deadnettle 4.0 kg
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 鈥? continued
Crop Weeds Controlled Critical Comments
Rate/ha
Annual Ryegrass, Barley Grass, Blackberry 2.5 kg
Citrus Apply using a boom spray to bare ground
Nightshade, Brachiaria (Green Summer
Grapefruit, prior to weed emergence. Apply as a
Grass), Caltrop, Capeweed, Chickweed,
Lemons, directed spray in 300 to 500 L
Common Sowthistle (Milk Thistle),
Mandarins, water/hectare. Avoid contact with foliage or
Dandelion seedlings, Curled Dock seedlings,
Oranges (Navel fruit. An application in early autumn will
False Caper seedlings, Fat-Hen鈥?, Indian
and Valencia) give winter weed control or in early to mid-
Hedge Mustard, Innocent Weed (Spiny spring will give full summer weed control.
Burgrass), Medic, Hedge Mustards,
Grapes
Paspalum, Plantain seedlings, Pigweed Note:
(Portulaca), Prairie Grass, Prickly Lettuce,
Pome Fruit For grapes only:
Great Brome (Ripgut Brome), Salvation
Apples, Pears Not recommended for grapes grown in sand
Jane, Scarlet Pimpernel, Shepherd鈥檚 Purse, or loamy sand soils with less than 1%
Silver Grass, Skeleton Weed seedlings,
Stone Fruit organic matter and pH greater than 7.5 as
Apricots, Cherries, Sorrel seedlings, Soursob鈥?, Stinkgrass, veinal chlorosis may occur.
Stinking Roger, Subterranean Clover,
Nectarines,
Summer Grass (Crabgrass), Three-cornered
Peaches, Plums For almond and cherries only:
Jack (Doublegee, Spiny Emex), Variegated DO NOT use on coarse textured soil such as
Thistle, Wild Oats, Wild Radish, Wild Turnip,
Nuts sand, loamy sand, gravelly sand and fine
Winter Grass, Wireweed, Witch Grass, Yellow
Almonds only sand as veinal chloriosis may occur.
Weed, Yorkshire Fog Grass
Couch Grass鈥?, Dandelion, Curled Dock, False 5.0 kg
Caper, Johnson Grass鈥?, Skeleton Weed,
Sorrel, Soursob
Pigweed (Portulaca) 1.25 kg When specific weeds are present as a major
ZOLIAR DF pest they will be more effectively controlled
+ by tank mixes of ZOLIAR DF + Simazine.
2.0 L Simazine
500 g/L
Barnyard Grass, Clammy Goosefoot, 1.9 kg
Cobbler鈥檚 Pegs, Green Pigeon Grass, ZOLIAR DF
Redroot Amaranth, Summer Grass, +
Wireweed 2.0 L Simazine
500 g/L
Suppression only
鈥?
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER
APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
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