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Weed Management in Maize

Did you know that weeds pose the biggest threat to our crops’ progress, causing unnecessary competition, stress, diseases, and serving as breeding grounds for pests? Therefore, it is wise for farmers to ensure early weed control to maximize crop yield potential.

Many farmers ask Agronomist H. Kanyimbo, "How can we control weeds in our maize fields?" Well, here is a simple guide for maintaining a weed-free field, thanks to Agricrop for providing these high-quality products.

Pre-Planting: Before planting, farmers can spray a non-selective herbicide to eliminate weeds. A recommended option for this stage is Roar Extra. If the land has been ploughed, this step can be skipped, moving directly to the next stage.

Pre-Emergence Stage: Herbicides are applied at planting, within three days before crop germination. This includes a combination of Roar Extra (if weeds are present, if not present don’t add this product) plus Claw plus Atrazine. This combination prevents the germination of broadleaf and grass weeds, allowing maize to grow without competition. After three to four weeks, move to the next stage.

Post-Emergence Stage: Herbicides are applied after the crop has germinated and weeds start to appear. If no weeds are present at three to four weeks, you can wait for another two weeks before applying post-emergence herbicides. The recommended herbicide at this stage is the famous Anchor, controlling broadleaf, grass, and seeded weeds, keeping the field weed-free until harvest. Weeds growing after the crop canopies or beyond the critical eight-week period pose no threat to maize yield.

Ensure herbicides are applied to moist soil for optimal results; applying them to dry soil may yield poor results. All products mentioned are supplied by Agricrop, a company offering high-quality products. Stay tuned for the next post, focusing on nutrition and optimal application timing for better results.

Yours truly Agronomist H. Kanyimbo

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