The AWRI publication, Agrochemicals registered for Australian viticulture 2011/2012 (the ‘Dog Book’) has now been produced and is available for downloading from the AWRI website. Printed copies can be forwarded on request. Changes to the ‘Dog Book’ brought about by the registration decisions of the Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA); changes to CropLife Australia resistance management strategies; and new product information are shown below.
Significant changes to the 2011/2012 ‘Dog Book’
1. Active constituents
CHLORANTRANILIPROLE
APVMA 61824
Altacor has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Lightbrown Apple Moth and Grapevine Moth in grapes.
Altacor is a DuPont product. It contains the active constituent chlorantraniliprole which is a group 28 insecticide.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
Note: The recommendations section of the 2011/2012 ‘Dog Book’ for Grapevine Moth does not list chlorantraniliprole however the above restriction applies.
ETOXAZOLE
APVMA 56791
ParaMite has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Two-spotted Mite in grapes.
ParaMite is a Sumitomo Chemical product. It contains the active constituent etoxazole which is a group 10B insecticide.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 30 days before harvest.
METRAFENONE
APVMA 63487
Vivando has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Powdery Mildew in grapes.
Vivando is a CropCare product. It contains the active constituent metrafenone which is a group U8 fungicide.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
FLUSILAZOLE
Nustar DF is no longer registered by APVMA. The following ruling applies:
While it is an offence against the Agvet Codes to possess, supply or use an unregistered chemical product, section 54 (2) allows a person, other than an importer or manufacturer, to deal with product in accordance with the APVMA’s instructions for 2 years after the day on which the registration ends (30 June 2010). As such, Nustar DF is permitted for use until 30 June 2012 and will remain in the Dog Book until next year.
2. New active combinations
GLYPHOSATE IPA + CARFENTRAZONE ETHYL
APVMA 63810
Broadway has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of a variety of weeds in vineyards. Consult the product label for details.
Broadway is a CropCare product. It contains the active constituent glyphosate (present as the isopropylamine salt) and carentrazone ethyl which are Group M and G herbicides respectively.
SULFUR + COPPER OXYCHLORIDE
APVMA 64640
Mildex WG has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew in grapevines.
Mildex WG is a Melpat International Pty Ltd product. It contains the active constituents sulfur and copper oxychloride.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 30 days before harvest.
3. Old active with new target
BOSCALID
APVMA 59032
Filan has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Powdery Mildew in grapevines.
Filan is a Nufarm Australia Ltd product. It contains the active constituent boscalid which is a Group 7 fungicide.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 5% capfall (E-L growth stage 19-20). Do not apply to any set berries.
PARAFFINIC OIL
APVMA 54179
BioPest has been granted registration by the APVMA for control of Powdery Mildew in grapevines.
BioPest is a Sacoa product. It contains the active constituent paraffinic oil which is an unspecified fungicide group.
Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 80% capfall.
4. Other
DUSTING SULFUR
Two dusting sulfur products are listed for Powdery Mildew control.
Restriction on use for domestic and export grapes: Use no later than 12 weeks before harvest.
5. Resistance management strategies
CropLife Australia has a new resistance management strategy for Group 11 fungicides (quinine outside inhibitors) in Downy Mildew control. The new instructions are now the same as that for Powdery Mildew:
- DO NOT apply more than two sprays per season of Group 11 fungicides. If two consecutive applications of Group 11 fungicides are used, then they must be alternated with a fungicide from a different activity group.
- Apply group 11 fungicides preventatively.
6. Permits
In most States, registered products must only be used for those approved purposes that are stated on the label. However, situations do arise whereby chemicals are needed for a use not specified on the label.
In such instances an ‘off-label’ permit may be obtained through the APVMA Permits Scheme. Such permits legally allow the use of chemicals in ways that are different to the uses specified on the product label and/or allow limited use of an unregistered chemical. This link lists the current off-label permits issued by the APVMA for grapevines in various situations. It is essential that you read the conditions attached to the permit prior to use.
This information is provided to inform the Australian grape and wine sector of agrochemical information, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement