BOXER GOLD - New chemistry for weed control in potatoes

A step change in crop safety and performance in potatoes

Potato growers have long awaited the introduction of new chemistry for effective grass and broadleaf weed control, with good crop safety.

BOXER GOLD^® is a soil applied, pre-emergent herbicide containing 800 g/litre prosulfocarb plus 120 g/litre S-metolachlor in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate.

The combination of these two herbicides from the Group 15 herbicide modes of action group, offers broad-spectrum weed control with built-in resistance management.

The product controls a wide range of grass and broadleaf weeds, including annual ryegrass and nightshade, which are difficult to control safely and effectively with existing herbicides.

BOXER GOLD^® should be applied before potato shoot emergence and is safe to apply across all varieties and soil types.

If weeds are present at the time of application, the addition of an approved contact herbicide (such as PREEGLONE^®) is recommended.

BOXER GOLD^® should be applied to a moist smooth seedbed, free of soil clods and emerged weeds.

Like other pre-emergent herbicides, duration and effectiveness of weed control will depend on use rate, soil type, and rainfall after application.

BOXER GOLD^® requires sufficient soil moisture to ensure soil movement and uptake by emerging weeds. For best results, 5 mm of rainfall (or irrigation) should occur within 7 days of application.

Other commonly used herbicides can be added to BOXER GOLD^® at recommended label rates and timings for the control of additional weeds if required.