Basagrander pastures INTRODUCE YOUR HERD TO ADVERTISEMENT Weed-free pasture of any type has always been more productive and palatable for stock. In recent years, there’s been a trend towards richer mixes of pasture to further increase its productivity. Changes to the Basagran® label mean farmers can now grow ‘Basagrander’ pastures, free of the most problematic broadleaf weeds and incorporating plantain as well as clover and standard grasses. The Basagran basics haven’t changed – its broadleaf weed control is still just as reliable as ever – but there have been important changes to the label that arguably make the veteran herbicide even more useful. More than 50 years after it was first launched, Basagran has only recently been registered for use in new plantain pastures and mixed swards containing plantain that has 2 to 4 true leaves. Basagran provides effective weed control within a few days and for at least 4 weeks after application. Also, Basagran boosts the percentage of plantain in pasture. The other label update is all about export assurance. At a time when more and more well-established chemicals are being banned in the European Union and elsewhere, bentazone, the active ingredient of Basagran, has been one of the many herbicides under review. BASF, who first launched Basagran way back in 1974, responded proactively by investing in new scientific studies as well as trials. New animal transfer studies were needed to allay any concerns and address potential residue transfer into milk, offal and meat. The outcome is that an ACVM-approved 14-day grazing withholding period (WHP) has been established. The feeding studies showed that the new WHP unleashes market access. As long as it is followed, any dairy or meat products produced by herds that have fed on Basagran-treated pasture can be exported with confidence. This investment in research reflects a very high level of stewardhip on BASF’s part, but also what an exceptional product Basagran has proved to be. After its launch here in NZ, Basagran quickly became growers’ first choice of broadleaf herbicide for new pasture, peas, onions and white clover. It is strictly a contact herbicide, so good spray coverage of the target weeds is essential. As long as that coverage is achieved, Basagran can provide excellent control of all the key broadleaf weeds, including chamomiles, cleavers, Onehunga weed, stinking mayweed and storksbill. Basagran can also control MCPA-resistant giant buttercup in infested pasture. So Basagran has been in constant use here for over five decades, yet there has still not been a single recorded case of resistance in local weed populations. With a record like that, Basagran can keep maintaining crops and pasture in grand style for years to come. Feeding your herd in grander style ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS © Copyright BASF 2025. ®Registered trademark of BASF. Basagran ACVM Reg No.P002264. AU55-P00000870 0225 Timeless performance Preferred by farmers since 1974 • Tough on key broadleaf weeds to boost productivity • Now registered for use on plantain and mixed swards with plantain • Improved (ACVM-approved) grazing WHP provides export assurance • No known resistance after 50 years of consistent use customer service number on 0800 558 399 or visit crop-solutions.basf.com.nz
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