Banjo® Spray Adjuvant is a unique tank mix partner which improves the performance of most herbicides, as well as some insecticides and fungicides. Banjo is made from locally grown canola oil and methanol, combined with superior surfactants and emulsifiers. This formulation is designed to significantly improve spray application performance and enhance product penetration.

Banjo is the ideal partner for herbicides like Sequence® (clethodim) and InterceptTM (imazamox) and cereal fungicides such as Tazer® XpertTM.

HOW DOES BANJO WORK?Banjo improves spray performance in a range of ways. It allows better targeting of the spray droplets, increases wetting capacity, reduces spray droplet evaporation rates and, importantly, improves the penetration of the active ingredient. Figure 2 – Effects of adjuvants on the performance

of Tazer® XpertTM for leaf rust control

Figure 2: Adding Banjo to Tazer® XpertTM improved leaf rust control compared with using an alternative adjuvant (Hasten) or no adjuvant in this Nufarm field trial at South Stirling.

Source: Trial – KA13-753 at South Stirling WA 2013

TECHNOTEBANJO SPRAY ADJUVANT - FOR BETTER SPRAY PERFORMANCE

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Banjo is based on methyl ester, which has a smaller molecule weight than alcohol-based adjuvants for greater penetrative power through the plant cuticle and rapid absorption of the active ingredient

• Banjo improves spray application two ways – with bigger droplets for more targeted spraying and less drift and better adhesion of the spray droplets thanks to its emulsifiers and surfactants

• Banjo has an oily formulation that keeps spray droplets moist for longer, giving time for better penetration of the active

• Banjo has been shown to improve the efficacy of herbicides and fungicides in local trials

Figure 1 – Average adjuvant effects on herbicide weed control on ryegrass and oats

Figure 1: Adding Banjo to Intercept and Sequence improved the percentage of weed control achieved compared with using an alternative adjuvant (Hasten).

Source: Nufarm trial 1680 - 1682 glass house, 2012

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For more information on Banjo Spray Adjuvant, contact your local Nufarm Area Sales Manager.

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The information and recommendations set out in this brochure are no substitute for professional or expert advice and are based on tests and data believed to be reliable at the time of publication. Results may vary, as the use and application of the products is beyond our control and may be subject to climatic, geographical or biological variables, and/or developed resistance. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Nufarm Australia Limited disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to any warranty that the information is up-to-date, complete, true, legally compliant, accurate, non-misleading or suitable.

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QUALITYBanjo has a very low acid value as shown in Table 1. This means all of the canola oil has been converted into plant-penetrating canola oil ester.

Banjo has virtually no glycerine as per Table 2. The waste from manufacture has been fully removed from the product, optimising its penetrative ability.

APPLICATION ADVICEBanjo can be used with confidence with a wide range of products including Comet®, KyteTM, Sequence®, Terbazine, TerrainTM and Tazer® XpertTM.

Banjo can be used wherever an esterified seed oil adjuvant is recommended on a product label. Refer to the product label for specific rates and use directions.

CRITICAL INFORMATION

Source: Clariant (Australia) Pty. Ltd, 2014

TABLE 1ACID VALUES OF ADJUVANTS

METHOD 2.8.1

BANJO (methyl ester) 0.7 mg KOH/g

HASTEN (ethyl and methyl esters) 3.6 mg KOH/g

Source: Clariant (Australia) Pty. Ltd, 2014

TABLE 2 GLYCERINE CONTENT OF BANJO SPRAY ADJUVANT

METHOD 2.26

BANJO (methyl ester) 0.0032%

Source: Clariant (Australia) Pty. Ltd, 2014

PRODUCT TYPE Spray adjuvant

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 725 g/L methyl esters of canola oil

MODE OF ACTION An oil-based product with non-ionic surfactants to assist the effectiveness of agricultural chemicals

REGISTERED USE Wherever an oil-based adjuvant is recommended, unless esterified seed oil adjuvants are specifically excluded

USE RATE 0.5 - 1 L/ha

RECOMMENDED SPRAY QUALITY As required for the active ingredient

PREFERRED WATER VOLUME 10 – 500 L/ha

COMPATIBILITY A wide range of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, defoliants and desiccants

PACK SIZES AVAILABLE 20L, 110L and 1000L