FUNGICIDES
CARBENDAZIM
Any product containing the active constituent carbendazim is no longer registered for use in Australian viticulture.
Due to health and safety concerns, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has determined for all carbendazim products that
1. label approvals be suspended and
2. new instructions be issued for the continued supply and use of carbendazim.
In accordance with the new instructions for use GRAPES and a number of other crops are listed under “Prohibited crop uses”.
For any grape growing enterprise that still has stocks of carbendazim, please note that there is a six month phase-out period. This six month period ends on 25 JULY 2010. However, it is advised that you consult your winery and/ or grape purchaser prior to the application of any carbendazim spray before 25 JULY 2010.
For further information refer to http://www.apvma.gov.au/news_media/chemicals/carbendazim.php
APVMA 63223
Eco-Protector has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of Botrytis in grapes.
Eco-Protector is an Organic Crop Protectants product. It contains the active constituent potassium salts of fatty acids which has an unspecified fungicide activity group code.
Restriction on use for domestic and export grapes: Use no later than 14 days before harvest.
HERBICIDES
APVMA 63926
Roundup (dual salt technology) has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for use in vineyards.
Roundup is a Group M herbicide distributed by Nufarm. It contains the active constituent’s glyphosate-potassium salt and glyphosate-mas.
INSECTICIDES
APVMA 42261
Cricket and Grasshopper Killer Bait is registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the control of crickets and grasshoppers in vineyards.
Cricket and Grasshopper Killer Bait is a David Gray product. It contains the active constituent carbaryl which is a Group 1A insecticide.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
APVMA 60687
Samurai has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for control of long-tailed mealy bug in table and wine grapes.
Samurai is a Sumitomo product. It contains the active constituent clothianidin which is a Group 4A insecticide.
The instructions on use vary between table and wine grapes:
Wine grapes – Soil application only: NO NOT apply more than one soil application per grape block per season.
Table grapes – Soil or foliar application: DO NOT apply both soil and foliar applications on the same block in the same season.
Restriction on use for domestic and export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
This information is provided to inform the Australian grape and wine sector of agrochemical information, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement
For further information: contact Dr Sally-Jean Bell, Senior Viticulturist on email agrochemicals@awri.com.au or by telephone 08 8303 6600.