UAP introduces new fungicide technology for Canadian potatoes

Apr 20, 2023

AZteroid FC 3.3 fungicide produced by Vive Crop Protection is now available in Canada.

“We are excited to work with Vive Crop Protection to offer a new and unique technology to the Canadian market,” says Janet Porchak, general manager with UAP. “AZteroid fungicide will be an excellent tool for potato farmers, giving them ease of use in their operations.”

This new Azoxystrobin-based fungicide is labelled in Canada for in-furrow use on potatoes to combat Black scurf, Silver scurf and Rhizoctonia disease.

“In-furrow use of AZteroid will give your potatoes a boost to help develop a stronger root system for faster emergence, higher quality yield,” says Adam Sheppard, manager of agronomy services with UAP.

AZteroid FC 3.3 is the first fungicide to be fully compatible with liquid fertilizers making it easier to get both the benefits of early-season disease control and fertility by allowing you to do more at once.

“AZteroid is enhanced by Vive’s Allosperse Delivery Technology, enabling single pass applications and targeted disease protection,” continues Sheppard.

The Allosperse Delivery Technology found in AZteroid optimizes Azoxystrobin's performance to ensure compatibility with your other crop inputs and delivering superior performance right at plant. To learn more, visit UAP.ca.

UAP Canada works with world-class global manufacturers to bring innovative solutions to Canadian agriculture. Through its comprehensive line of proven crop protection products, including plant nutrients, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and specialty products, UAP offers choice to Canadian agriculture.

Vive's patented Allosperse Delivery Technology optimizes conventional and biological crop inputs for improved product performance from the jug to the field. Learn more at info.vivecrop.com/azteroid-canada.

Source : The Grower

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