Nufarm’s CRUCIAL gives growers the best of both worlds, delivering fast, flexible control of tough weeds throughout the year.
With a triple-salt formulation, CRUCIAL delivers effective control with high compatibility and no need for additional surfactants or complex tank mixes. The results speak for themselves, according to Jimmy Bidstrup, Agronomist at Elders in Esperance.
“I’ve used CRUCIAL to help control some of the more difficult broadleaf weeds in this region, including small-leaf mallow, calthrop, double-gees and large radish, and I’ve been really impressed with the control it’s given,”
“The compatibility with CRUCIAL has been excellent, especially when you consider it’s such a high-load glyphosate. It’s fantastic.”
Reduce seed set with the most widely registered glyphosate on the market
CRUCIAL has quickly established itself as a market leader in the pre-emergent space, but its impressive knockdown performance is only half the picture. As the most widely registered glyphosate on the market, it can be used year-round, from summer to over-the-top canola and pre-harvest. That makes it the ideal choice for reducing weed seed set, helping to minimise the replenishment of seedbanks and preventing the establishment of annual weeds.
This versatility is a big part CRUCIAL’s appeal for growers, according to Jimmy.
“With CRUCIAL, one of the biggest benefits is that it’s got so many registration patterns,” he said.
“I’ve used CRUCIAL as a knockdown product, including the summer spray timing, over-the-top in Roundup Ready and TruFlex canola, and then for desiccation sprays for crops such as fava beans and Triazine Tolerant canola. When compared to other high-load glyphosates, I’ve been really happy. It’s really an excellent product and going forward I’ll definitely be using CRUCIAL with my clients.”
One drum, ready to go, any time of year
CRUCIAL is a big step forward for growers looking to simplify their programs. Its high compatibility and multiple use patterns mean growers no longer need to switch between different formulations or use other glyphosates at different times of year. That means fewer drums in the shed for growers, and less carryover wastage from other products and mix partners.
CRUCIAL’s broad registration also offers something every grower wants: peace of mind.
“Having CRUCIAL registered for all these use patterns is incredibly important,” said Jimmy.
“It gives growers the confidence and agronomists the confidence to recommend the product and know that it’s going to be registered and on-label. That then passes down the supply chain and it means that we are using these tools properly for our end markets, and that’s incredibly important to keep these markets open to us.”
Watch this video of the full interview with Jimmy.
This article was written by Elders supplier Nufarm for Seasons magazine.