Sakura 850 WG Herbicide

CONTENTS

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.................................................................................................................. 2

RESTRAINTS ................................................................................................................................ 2
SPRAY DRIFT RESTRAINTS........................................................................................................... 2
MANDATORY NO-SPRAY ZONES ................................................................................................... 2
DIRECTIONS FOR USE TABLE ....................................................................................................... 3
WITHHOLDING PERIODS............................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................. 4
Crop Safety ................................................................................................................................... 4
Incorporation by Sowing .................................................................................................................. 4
Interval between Application and Sowing............................................................................................ 4
Sandy Soils ................................................................................................................................... 4
Suppression of great brome and wild oat ............................................................................................ 4
Mixing ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Application..................................................................................................................................... 5
Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 5
APVMA Compliance Instructions for Mandatory COARSE or Larger Droplet Size Categories ..................... 5
Compatibility .................................................................................................................................. 5
Sprayer clean-up ............................................................................................................................ 6
Crop Rotation Recommendations...................................................................................................... 6
RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING ...................................................................................................... 7
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7
PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT ......................................... 7
PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS ........................................... 7
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL............................................................................................................. 7
SAFETY DIRECTIONS.................................................................................................................... 8
FIRST AID ..................................................................................................................................... 8
SAFETY DATA SHEET ................................................................................................................... 8
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................................................. 8
GHS STATEMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 8

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POISON
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ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 850 g/kg PYROXASULFONE

GROUP 15 HERBICIDE

For the pre-emergence control of annual ryegrass, barley grass, annual phalaris, silver grass and
toad rush and suppression of certain grass weeds in wheat (not durum wheat), triticale and certain
winter legume crops as specified in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply with aircraft.
DO NOT plant durum wheat (Triticum durum) after the application of Sakura 850 WG (refer to Crop Rotation
Recommendations for further advice).
DO NOT apply if heavy rain has been forecast within 48 hours.
DO NOT apply unless incorporation by sowing (IBS) can be performed within 3 days of application.
DO NOT apply to waterlogged soil.
DO NOT allow f irst irrigation tailwater f rom land treated with Sakura to ent er aq uat ic and wet land areas
including aquacultural ponds, surface streams and rivers.

SPRAY DRIFT RESTRAINTS

DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than a COARSE spray droplet size category according to
“APVMA Compliance Instructions for Mandatory COARSE or Larger Droplet Size Categories” located und er
this title in the GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS section of this label.

DO NOT apply when wind speed is less than 3 or more than 20 kilometres per hour as measured at t he
application site.

DO NOT apply during surface temperature inversion conditions at the application site.

MANDATORY NO-SPRAY ZONES

DO NOT apply if there are aquatic and wetland areas including aquacultural ponds , s urf ac e s t reams and
rivers within 80 metres downwind from the application area.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE TABLE

CROP WEED RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS

Wheat Annual ryegrass 118 g/ha Apply pre-sowing and incorporate by sowing (IBS)
(not durum (Lolium rigidum), using knife points and press wheels, or narrow points
wheat) annual phalaris or and harrows. For best results apply just before sowing
and triticale paradoxa grass (ref er to Interval between Application and Sowing in
(Phalaris paradoxa only), GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS).
barley grass Avoid throwing treated soil into adjacent crop rows
Chickpeas, (Hordeum leporinum), when sowing with knife points and press wheels.
field peas, silver grass To reduce the risk of crop effects refer to Crop Safety
lentils, (Vulpia bromoides, Vulpia in GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
lupins myuros), Cultivation: To optimise weed control apply directly to
toad rush uncultivated soil. Weed control may be greatly reduced
(Juncus bufonius) where weed seeds have been buried by cultivation
Suppression* of: prior to sowing.
Great brome Rainfall soon after application:
(Bromus diandrus), • Weed control may be adversely affected by
wild oat insuf ficient rainfall within 7 to 10 days after
(Avena fatua) application. Adequate rainfall is necessary to
f acilitate uptake of the product by the germinating
weed seeds, however the quantity of rainfall
*Ref er Suppression of required will depend on many factors including
great brome and wild stubble load, soil type, the existing soil moisture at
oat in GENERAL sowing, the pattern of rainfall and other
INSTRUCTIONS f or considerations.
f urther details • In soils prone to leaching, rainfall which is
suf ficiently heavy to cause movement of the
herbicide out of the weed seed zone may lead to
reduced weed control.

Other factors which may adversely affect weed control

include;
• uneven application,
• application to ridged or cloddy soil,
• stubble, plant residue or other ground cover
particularly where this exceeds 50%,
• germinated and emerged weeds that are not
controlled by a knockdown herbicide.
The f actors above, when combined, may substantially
reduce weed control.

Competition provided by the crop can assist with the

f inal weed control achieved by Sakura. Chickpea, field
pea, lentil and lupin crops may provide less competition
than cereal crops, hence weeds that survive the
application of Sakura may grow taller (relative to the
height of the crop), tiller more and generally give the
appearance that weed control is poorer compared to
weed control in wheat or triticale.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS
AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS
Harvest:
All crops NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
Grazing/Stockfood:
Wheat and triticale DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 6 WEEKS AFTER
APPLICATION
Chickpeas, field peas, lentils, lupins DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 8 WEEKS AFTER
APPLICATION

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sakura® 850 WG Herbicide is a residual, soil applied, pre-emergent herbicide. It is absorb ed b y t he ro ots
and to a lesser extent by the shoots of germinating weeds, and works by inhibiting growth in the meristematic
area. Weed control is optimised when Sakura is applied evenly to moist soil just prior t o incorporat ion b y
sowing and there is sufficient rainfall soon after sowing to ensure uptake of the herbicide by g erminat ing
weeds. Weed control may be greatly reduced where weed seeds have been buried by cult iv ation prior t o
application. Weed control may also be reduced where there is insufficient soil moisture for herbicide upt ake
or in soils prone to leaching where rainfall is sufficiently heavy to cause movement of the herbicide out of the
weed seed zone.
Sakura will not reliably control emerged weeds. A knockdown herbicide should be used to control emerged
weeds at sowing.

Crop Safety
Sakura generally shows good crop selectivity when used as directed. The f o llowing direc tions will help
minimise the risk of crop effects.
• Do not plant durum wheat after the application of Sakura as it may be severely damaged. Refer to Crop
Rotation Recommendations for further advice.
• When incorporation is by sowing with knife points and press wheels av oid t hrowing t reat ed soil into
adjacent crop rows.
• Do not use a combination of both press wheels and a covering device such as harrows or chains when
sowing.

The potential for crop damage is increased when there is substantial rainfall after the application of S akura,
especially where this leads to temporary waterlogging. Situations which lead to concentration of herbicide in
the planting row, or movement of herbicide to the depth of the crop seed, may also increase the potential f or
crop damage. This includes the following scenarios;
• Where deep f urrows are formed by the sowing operation, soil movement into the c rop row may o ccur
due to wind or heavy rainfall soon after sowing resulting in concentration of herbicide in the crop row.
• Where soil has a high potential for leaching, heavy rainfall between application and crop emergence may
result in movement of herbicide into the crop seed zone.
Other circumstances which may increase the potential for crop damage include where Sakura is applied in
tank mixes with other herbicides, where crop vigour is reduced due to factors such as frosts, insect attack or
crop disease, when weather damaged seed is used and/or with the use of some fungicide seed t reat ments
especially in conjunction with crop varieties with short coleoptile length. A combination of individual f act ors
which increase the potential for crop damage may increase the extent of crop damage.

Chickpeas, field peas, lentils and lupins:

• Sakura may occasionally delay emergence or flowering of winter legume crops.
• Luxor variety of albus lupin has been identified as potentially more sensitive to Sakura than other lupin
varieties, particularly in situations of late sowing and/or wet conditions around the time of sowing.

Incorporation by Sowing
Sakura should be applied prior to sowing, and incorporated by sowing using knife points and pres s wheels,
or narrow points and harrows. When incorporation is by knife points and press wheels, weeds germinating in
the seed row may not be controlled. Weeds germinating from depth, weeds just about to emerge, or weed s
that have emerged which are not controlled by a knockdown herbicide at sowing may not b e cont rolled b y
Sakura.

Interval between Application and Sowing

Incorporate by sowing as soon as practicable after the application of Sakura, but no later than 3 d ays af t er
application.

Sandy Soils
Weed control may be reduced in soil prone to leaching where rainf all af ter application and sowing is
suf ficiently heavy to cause movement of the herbicide out of the weed seed zone.

Suppression of great brome and wild oat

Sakura is most effective when grass weed seeds are present on or very close to the soil surface at t he t ime
of application. For this reason, it is recommended that Sakura is applied to uncultivated soil. As the depth of
weed seeds increases, control from Sakura tends to decrease. It is rare that all great b rome and wild oat
weed seeds will be on the soil surface at the time of Sakura application, especially cons idering t hat t hes e
seeds may remain viable in the soil for several seasons. Plants may germinate f rom seeds buried by t he

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sowing operation in previous seasons, by livestock or by weed seed self-burial mechanisms part ic ularly in
some soil types (e.g. cracking clays and sand). Therefore only partial control or suppression of the
great brome or wild oat population should generally be expected. In these situations, a f ollow up
application with a suitable post-emergent herbicide may be required to control remaining plants.

Mixing
Ensure sprayer and nozzle f ilters are clean before preparing the spray mixture. Half fill the spray t ank wit h
water and, with the agitators in motion, add the correct amount of Sakura directly to the spray tank.
Complete filling the tank with agitators in motion. Agitation must continue before and during spraying. When
other products are to be applied in addition to Sakura, always add Sakura to the spray tank first and ensure it
is f ully dispersed in the spray tank before adding other products.

Application
Ensure complete and even spray coverage of the soil is achieved. Poor spray c overage may res ult fro m
application to ridged or excessively cloddy soil or in situations of high stubble, plant residue or other g round
cover. A significant reduction in weed control may result where stubble, plant residue or other ground cov er
exceeds 50%, and in situations where a ‘cold’ or incomplete burn of stubble result s in a mas s of material
which can act as a physical barrier between the herbicide and germinating weeds - this can be exacerbated
in header trails where there may be greater weed seed numbers and higher levels of plant residue. Weed
control can be particularly affected where Sakura is applied to a barrier of stubble, p lant res idue o r ot her
ground cover and there is insuf f icient f ollowing rainf all to transf er Sakura to the soil surf ace and the
germinating weed seeds.

Equipment
Ground Sprayers – Standard boom sprayers only are recommended and must b e f it ted wit h by-p as s or
mechanical agitation. It is recommended that 50 to 100 L water/ha is applied with spray droplets of a
COARSE droplet size category. In some situations (e.g. high stubble loads) high water volumes may give
higher levels of weed control.

Aircraft – DO NOT apply Sakura 850 WG by aircraft.

APVMA Compliance Instructions for Mandatory COARSE or Larger Droplet Size Categories
Important Information
These instructions inform users of this chemical product how to lawfully comply wit h t he requirement of a
COARSE or larger spray droplet size category for spray application.
Spray droplet size categories are defined in the ASAE S572 Standard (newer name may also be s hown as
ASABE) or the BCPC guideline. Nozzle manufacturers may refer to one or b oth t o id ent if y d roplet s ize
categories, but for a nozzle to comply with this requirement, the manufacturer must refer to at least one.
In the f ollowing instructions, Section 1 is f or ground application and Sections 2 and 3 are f or aerial
application.
Complying with the label requirement to use a specific droplet size category means using the correct
nozzle that will deliver that droplet size category under the spray operation conditi ons bei ng used.
The APVMA has approved only the following specific methods for choosing the correct nozzl e. Use
one of the methods specified in these instructions to select a correct nozzle to deliver a COARS E or
larger droplet size category.

SECTION 1 Instructions for Ground Application – for COARSE droplet size or larger categories
Mandatory Instructions for Ground Applications
USE ONLY nozzles that the nozzles’ manufacturer has rated to deliver a COARSE, a VERY COARSE or an
EXTREMELY COARSE droplet size category as ref erenced to AS AE S 572 o r BCP C. Cho ose a no zzle
specified to provide the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Restraints.
DO NOT use a higher spray system pressure than the maximum the manufacturer specifies for the selected
nozzle to deliver the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Restraint.
SECTIONS 2 and 3 are not applicable to this label.

Compatibility
Crop damage seen in adverse conditions, particularly wet or waterlogged condit ions (ref er Crop S afety
above) may be exacerbated when Sakura is used in conjunction with other herbicides that may also c ause
crop damage in such conditions.

Always refer to the crop tolerance, plant back restrictions, rate recommendations and other
directions for use on the label of the tank mix partner.

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Ref er to Mixing section above for advice on preparing tank mixtures with Sakura. Mixtures with p roduct s
containing paraquat (e.g. Gramoxone and Spray.Seed) require particular attention t o t hese inst ruct ions ,
including ongoing agitation to ensure Sakura remains in suspension in the spray tank.

For advice on compatibilities not listed below, contact Bayer Crop Science.

For application prior to planting wheat or triticale

Sakura 850 WG is compatible with any one of the following herbicides; Ally®, Avadex® Xtra, Cadence ® WG,
Diuron 900WG, Dual® Gold, Estercide® Xtra 680, Glean®, glyphosate (Glyphosate CT, Roundup
PowerMax ®), Goal® EC, Gramoxone® 250, Hammer®, Logran®, Logran B-Power®, Monza ® , S pray.S eed ® ,
Striker®, Surpass® 475, Trifluralin 480 and Trif lur X®

Sakura 850 WG is compatible with mixtures of glyphosate (Glyphosate CT, Roundup PowerMax) wit h any
one of the following herbicides; Ally, Cadence WG, Estercide Xtra 680, Goal EC, Hammer, Logran B-Power,
Monza and Striker.

Sakura 850 WG is compatible with any one of the following insecticides; Fastac® and Le-mat®.

For application prior to planting chickpeas, field peas, lentils or lupins

Knockdown herbicides, some “spike” herbicides and insecticides shown to be compatible with Sakura prior to
planting cereals, should also be suitable prior to planting chickpeas, f ield peas, lentils or lupins e.g.
glyphosate (Glyphosate CT, Roundup PowerMax ®), Goal® EC, Gramoxone® 250, Hammer®, S pray.S eed ® ,
Fastac ® and Lemat®. Note that plantback restrictions may render some herbicides unsuitable for mixing with
Sakura where legume crops are to be planted.

Limited studies have shown that the following residual herbicides appear to be compatible with Sakura when
used according to label directions;
Chickpeas: Trifluralin 480 EC, Simazine 900 WG, Trif luralin + Simazine, Terbyne® 750 WG
Field peas: Trif luralin 480 EC, Stomp® 440 EC, Bladex ® 900 WG, Terbyne® 750 WG
Lentils: Stomp® 440 EC, Terbyne® 750 WG
Lupins: Trif luralin 480 EC, Simazine 900 WG, Trif luralin + Simazine, Simazine + Atrazine 900 WG, S t omp ®
440 EC, Terbyne® 750 WG

Sprayer clean-up
Following the use of Sakura, the spraying equipment should be thoroughly cleaned bef ore it is us ed f or
application of other products.
Cleaning should occur immediately following application of Sakura. The spray unit should first be completely
emptied. The sprayer, including all filters and lines, should be thoroughly rinsed with wat er, t o remove all
traces of product.
Ensure that the sprayer clean-up is carried out in an area that is clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and
tree roots. If using Sakura with a tank-mix partner, refer to the sprayer clean-up inst ruct ions f or t he ot her
product, which may be more rigorous than those for Sakura.

Crop Rotation Recommendations

Sakura breaks down by microbial degradation, which is favoured by warm, moist aerobic soil.
Minimum recropping intervals (months af ter Sakura application) have been established f or Sakura to
minimise the risk of damage to following crops (see table below). However, environmental and agronomic
f actors make it impossible to eliminate all risk and therefore the potential f or d amage t o f ollowing c rops
exists.

Rainf all of less than the minimum interim rainf all required (see table below) may result in extended
recropping intervals. Interim rainfall is the total rainfall between the application of Sakura and planting of t he
particular following crop. For recropping with winter crops, where a minimum of 250 mm of interim rainfall is
required, if rain from application to the end of spring is less than 125 mm and isolated heav y s ummer and
autumn f alls and break rains are required to achieve the 250 mm interim rainfall, then extended rec ropping
intervals may apply.

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Crops Recropping recommendation
Minimum recropping Minimum interim
interval rainfall
Wheat (not durum wheat) and triticale 0 months 0 mm
Cotton, maize, mung beans, sorghum, soybeans and 5 months 150 mm
sunf lowers
Barley, canola*, chickpeas**, faba beans, field peas**, 9 months 250 mm
lentils**, lupins**, vetch and subterranean clover
Durum wheat, oats, lucerne and medic 21 months 550 mm
*For canola sown the year after the application of Sakura there may occasionally be some crop stunting but
no yield reductions have been measured.
**Chickpeas, field peas, lentils and lupins can be sown immediately after the applicat ion of S akura where
Sakura has not already been incorporated. However, where Sakura has been incorporated into the soil, f or
example, by a previous sowing operation for a subsequently failed crop, these legume crops should not b e
sown f or at least 9 months after the application of Sakura.

For advice on crops and situations not listed above, contact Bayer Crop Science.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING

GROUP 15 HERBICIDE
Sakura 850 WG Herbicide is a member of the isoxazoline group of herbicides and has the inhib it or of v ery
long chain fatty acids (VLCFA inhibitors) mode of action. For weed res is tance management S ak ura is a
Group 15 herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to Sakura, and other Group 15
herbicides, may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. These resistant ind iv iduals
can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds
will not be controlled by Sakura or other Group 15 herbicides.

Do not rely exclusively on Sakura for weed control. Use as part of an integrated weed management program
involving herbicides with other modes of action and non-chemical methods of control. Cro pLif e Aus tralia
resistance management strategies are available f rom your local agricultural chemical supplier or at the
CropLife Australia website (www.croplife.org.au). Ref er to these strategies for details of how to manage t he
build-up of resistant weeds on your farm.

Since occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd acc ept s no
liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Sakura to control resistant weeds.

PRECAUTIONS
Re-entry Period
Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the
neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be
laundered af ter each day’s use.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

Very toxic to aquatic life.
DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.
DO NOT apply if heavy rain has been forecast within 48 hours.
DO NOT apply unless incorporation by sowing (IBS) can be performed within 3 days of application.
DO NOT apply to waterlogged soil.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause s pray t o drif t o nto
non-target plants, cropping lands or pastures.
Undersown Pasture Species
DO NOT undersow with pasture species (legumes or grasses) following the application of Sakura.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
Triple or pref erably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of
undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or d esignated
collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty pack aging t o an ap proved
waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available bury t he empty
container 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of

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waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant Local, State or Territory
government regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product. Do not re-use c ont ainer f or any ot her
purpose.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS
Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. When opening the container, preparing spray and us ing
the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent c lot hing) and elbow
length chemical-resistant gloves. Wash hands after use.

FIRST AID
If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26).

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Additional inf ormation is listed in the Saf ety Data Sheet, which can be obtained f rom
www.crop.bayer.com.au.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
This product must be used strictly as directed and in accordance with all instructions appearing on the label
and in other ref erence material. So far as it is lawfully able to do so, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accept s no
liability or responsibility for loss or damage arising from failure to follow such directions and instructions.

APVMA Approval No.: 63998/107471

FOR 24 HOUR SPECIALIST ADVICE
Sakura® is a registered trademark of Kumiai Chemical IN EMERGENCY ONLY
Industry Co. Ltd PHONE 1800 033 111

Sakura is a Pyroxasulfone product

GHS STATEMENTS
•May cause an allergic skin reaction. •Suspected of causing cancer. •May cause damage to the
musculator and nervous system through prolonged or repeated oral exposure.
•Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. •Do not b reathe d ust. • IF ON
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attent ion. • IF
exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. •Take off contaminated clothing and was h it bef ore
reuse. •Store locked up.