5th June 2023

Nufarm CRUCIAL has quickly established itself as a leader in the pre-emergent knockdown market. With excellent compatibility and a triple-salt formulation, it delivers simple, effective control for growers without the need for additional surfactants or complex tank mixes.  

The results speak for themselves, according to Ashlyn Ridgway, Agronomist at Nutrien Ag Solutions Pingelly.  

“CRUCIAL really stands out from the rest of the market - it’s the whole package. I’ve been recommending it to a lot of growers,” said Ashlyn. “If growers are chasing a fast kill, it’s better than other products on the market, and it’s consistent and reliable. It’s a higher load and a better formulation, it gets straight into the weeds and it has a good rain-fast, which means we don’t have to worry so much if conditions unexpectedly change.” 

“We use it in a summer spray or early knockdown, usually with Terrad’or as a spike – it’s just very compatible and there’s a great synergy between the two products. We’re targeting a range of weeds, including capeweed, radish and ryegrass, and resistance is something that’s on our radar here a bit as well. We’ve been impressed with CRUCIAL’s true grass activity, but it does a great job in general – at the right rate, it should take down anything you put it on,” said Ashlyn. 

A game-changer for canola growers 

Beyond its exceptional knockdown performance, CRUCIAL is setting itself apart with an added advantage – versatility. As the most widely registered glyphosate on the market, it can be used year-round, from summer to pre-emergent knockdown, to post-emergent and pre-harvest.  

Thanks to its registration package, CRUCIAL allows growers to simplify and streamline their glyphosate program, with a lot of benefits in particular for canola growers. CRUCIAL is registered for key glyphosate-tolerant canola varieties – Roundup Ready, Optimum GLY and TruFlex – so it delivers fast, effective control all the way from pre-emergent to pre-harvest, with no need to switch.   

“CRUCIAL’s registration package is really important for canola growers. It allows us to use it in-crop, which means we don’t have to change products throughout the season,” said Ashlyn. “It’s just very easy to use and it has a great fit throughout the year. It’s one of the main reasons our growers keep using it.”   

More flexibility, less wastage 

The benefits for growers are clear. CRUCIAL is a big step forward from complex programs and the need to switch between different formulations and glyphosates throughout the year. With fast control and greater flexibility than typical high-load glyphosates, it offers the best of both worlds.  

“We don’t need to mess around with granules or complicated tank mixes with wetters,” said Ashlyn. “CRUCIAL being a liquid also makes it nice and simple. The flexibility is what makes it stand out for me. Farmers already have enough products in their sheds, and CRUCIAL means we can keep it simple for them, and it cuts down on wastage. It’s one drum, ready to go, any time of year,” said Ashlyn. 

Speak to your local store for more information or visit https://nufarm.com/au/crucial-ott-canola/ 

for more information. 

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