Syngenta has submitted an application for the registration of a new, pre-emergent herbicide for use in wheat and barley.

It’s expected in the market in time for winter sowing. Syngenta Senior Product Lead Garth Wickson explains what CALLISTO will offer to growers in this short video:

Highlights

• New mode of actionpre-emergent herbicide in cereals controlling group B,C,D,F and I resistant weeds. Anticipated in 2020
• Combine CALLISTO with BOXER GOLDor other pre-emergent herbicides for one pass broadleaf and grass weed control for maximum yield
• Long season residual pre-emergent herbicide removes weed competition, whilst early post-emergent applications are reduced or delayed
• Good crop safety in wheat and barley, low use rates and short plant-back provides maximum flexibility
• Improves spray logistics by taking the pressure off post–em broadleaf herbicide programs
• Novel, broad spectrum and widely adaptable herbicide to manage hard to control broadleaf weeds in cereals like radish, sowthistle and double gee

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Note: An application for the registration of CALLISTO is under evaluation by the APVMA.