Agrochemical Updates


Update on Phomopsis control

Shirlan fungicide has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for the pre-budburst suppression of phomopsis cane and leaf blight (Phomopsis viticola) in grape vines.

Shirlan is a Crop Care product, containing the active constituent fluazinam. Fluazinam is a Group Y (multi-site:pyradinamine) fungicide.

Restriction on use for export grapes: Dormant spray only.

Note: 32 day re-entry period. “Persons re-entering treated vines for up to 32 days following application and who will be handling treated vines must wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat and elbow length PVC gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each days use.”

Seasonal sprays for the control of phomopsis cane and leaf blight (Phomopsis viticola) in grape vines.

Crop Care Captan WG contains the active constituent captan which is a Group Y (multi-site:cyclic imide) fungicide.

Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 30 days before harvest.

Dithianon: Delan 700 and Patrol 700WG contain the active constituent dithianon which is a Group Y (multi-site: quinone) fungicide.

Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 30 days before harvest.

Mancozeb: There are a range of products containing the active constituent mancozeb, which is a Group Y (multi-site: dithiocarbamate) fungicide.

Restriction on use for export grapes: Use no later than 30 days before harvest.


This information is provided to inform the wine industry of agrochemical product information, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement.