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Winter crops: herbicide use for wheat and barley

As the winter months approach, demand for wheat and barley herbicides demand for wheat and barley herbicides soars. These crops, which are sown in autumn, have their peak in the coldest season of the year, taking advantage of the moisture in the soil during these months.

In order for the crop to grow properly, without being affected by weeds or other threats, it is common for farmers to apply herbicides to crops. The use of herbicides for wheat and barley is usually very effective, hence at AJF Products we have a wide range of solutions for field professionals.

However, these products must be used correctly and correctly.It is therefore advisable to carry out a previous planning of the harvest, where the state of the land where they will be applied is indicated, as well as the goals to be achieved.

To get the most out of your harvest, always rely on specialists. In our case we will be happy to advise you based on your needs. We have years of experience and thousands of satisfied customers.

Here are some points that would be part of such a pre-harvest diagnosis.

Herbicides for wheat and barley: preemergence

Herbicides may be applied prior to crop growth, with the intention of alleviating problems that have arisen in previous years’ plantings.

This type of wheat and barley herbicides are called pre-emergence herbicides and are designed to prevent the possible emergence of some aggressive weed species.

Post-emergence herbicides

The use of this type of herbicide is the most common. Different treatments will be planned according to the results of the studies that have been carried out in both the wheat and barley harvests.

Use of new technologies to identify weeds.

For proper use of wheat and barley herbicides, any farmer has tools that will save considerable time.

Proof of this is the appearance of ATVs and mobile mapping equipment with GPS receivers. Thanks to them, the farmer will be able to identify toxic species with great ease, and then apply the appropriate dose of herbicide and put an end to them once and for all.

In Spain there are a large number of weed species that attack this type of crops. Their occurrence will depend on the area of agricultural exploitation, and some are even capable of spreading throughout the Peninsula.

At AJF Products we commercialize products for the control of this type of weeds throughout the national territory. In the case of herbicides for wheat and barley have the advantage of being highly effective against all species of weeds that may occur in a winter crop.

We also recommend DUOCER SL and Q-HERBATOX 40 herbicides, specially formulated for wheat and barley.

If you have any questions about this topic or any other related to our products, please do not hesitate to contact us. contact us.

 

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