New active constituent
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently approved a new fungicide active constituent for use in grape production. The ‘Dog book’ resources available online including the pdf, search facility and app have been updated to reflect this addition.
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APVMA 84344
‘Belanty’ is a BASF Australia Ltd product.
‘Belanty’ is registered for control of powdery mildew in grapevines. It is an activity group 3 fungicide.
Resistance management: Apply no more than two consecutive sprays of Group 3 fungicides per season, and no more than three in total per season. Use a fungicide of a different mode of action should further applications be required.
Recommended restriction on use (withholding period) for grapes destined for export wine: Use no later than E-L 31, berries pea-size (not > 7 mm diameter).
For more information, please contact Marcel Essling on 08 8313 6600 or email helpdesk@awri.com.au.
This information is provided to inform the Australian grape and wine sector and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any product.