1. PRODUCT LAUNCH PRESENTATION MARCH 2009 50% flowable copper
formulation for the correction of copper deficiencies and growth
maintenance in all crops
2. A new addition, to the Activist range of Rapid Uptake &
Sustained Release high analysis suspension fertilisers Activist
Zinc Activist MAX zinc Activist MAG-FLOLaunched, mid-2007 Launched,
mid-2008 Launched, late-2008 50% flowable copper formulation for
the correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops Analysis Australia (w/v%) Copper (Cu) 50.0 Nitrogen (N)
6.92009 50% flowable copper formulation for the correction of
copper Activist RED deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops Launched, early-2009
3. AGENDA Role of copper in plant growth Copper deficiency
symptoms Nitrogen induced copper deficiency Broadacre crop copper
removal figures Activist - foliar nutrition technology Key benefits
50% flowable copper formulation for the correction of copper
deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops Comparative copper
analysis Analysis Australia (w/v%) Field trial results Copper (Cu)
50.0 Field trial - Coonalpyn wheat Nitrogen (N) 6.9 Application
rates and information Summary Additional information
4. Role of Copper in plant growth COPPER is essential for the
production of key enzymes responsible for photosynthesis INCREASING
COPPER DEFICIENCY SEVERITY COPPER is essential COPPER is generally
for fruit and grain considered to be an setting and filling
immobile plant nutrient and is therefore, unable to be readily
translocated from the 50% flowable copper formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops older leaves to the growing Analysis Australia (w/v%) tips.
Copper (Cu) 50.0 COPPER is essential for the production of lignin,
leading Nitrogen (N) 6.9 to reduced lodging TIP: To identify Copper
deficiency, look at the new leaves first - in particular look
COPPER leads to increased lignification, enhancing for stunted
growth. resistance to nematodes and root diseases. Copper
deficiency symptoms are usually found in younger leaves
5. Role of Copper in plant growth COPPER is essential for fruit
and grain setting and filling INCREASING COPPER DEFICIENCY SEVERITY
COPPER is generally considered to be an immobile plant nutrient and
is therefore, unable to be Copper deficiency in wheat readily
translocated from the 50% flowable copper formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops older leaves to the growing Analysis Australia (w/v%) COPPER
is essential for tips. the production of key- Copper (Cu) 50.0
enzymes responsible for Nitrogen (N) 6.9 photosynthesis TIP: To
identify Copper deficiency, look at the new leaves first - in
particular look for stunted growth.Copper deficient asian vegetable
Copper deficiency symptoms are usually found in younger leaves
6. COPPER DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMSCommon in a wide range of crops
Legume Cereal 50% flowable copper formulation for the correction of
copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops Analysis
Australia (w/v%) Image from - Micronutrients for Sustainable Food,
Feed, Fibre and Bioen- ergy Production - IFA, 2008 Copper (Cu) 50.0
Copper deficient Peanut plant Copper deficient Wheat crop Nitrogen
(N) 6.9Common copper deficiency symptoms include: scorching of leaf
tips deformed new growth pale-yellowing of shoots twisting
intertwined growth severe lodging in cereals colourless bent heads
in cereals - whiplash
7. COPPER DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMSCommon in a wide range of crops
Vegetable Fruit 50% flowable copper formulation for the correction
of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops Analysis
Australia (w/v%) Copper (Cu) 50.0 Copper deficient Potato plant
Copper deficient Citrus plant Nitrogen (N) 6.9Common copper
deficiency symptoms include: scorching of leaf tips deformed new
growth pale-yellowing of shoots twisting intertwined growth severe
lodging in cereals colourless bent heads in cereals - whiplash
8. Nitrogen induced Copper deficiencyCommon in a wide range of
crops The application of excessive Nitrogen, particularly in the
form of Ammonia often leads to N-induced Copper deficiencies due to
high N : Cu ratio. During periods of rapid plant growth,
particularly in spring the uptake of Copper is often inhibited by
excessive Nitrogen. Slower release forms of Copper are more
suitable for ensuring a more 50% flowable copper constant uptake of
Copper, reducing the risk of deficiencies. formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops Activist RED enables a large proportion of a plants Copper
requirements to Analysis Australia (w/v%) be applied at once with
reduced phytotoxicity risks. Copper (Cu) 50.0 Nitrogen (N) 6.9
Activist RED is compatible with a commonly used Nitrogen source -
UAN (Urea Ammonium Nitrate) for down the tube applications, further
addressing the Copper requirements of a given crop. It is important
to note that small amounts of Nitrogen actually improve the uptake
and metabolism of Copper. (Activist RED contains 6.9%
Nitrrogen)
9. Broadacre crop Copper removal figures CROP TYPE Copper
Removal (g/T) Wheat 4.5 Barley 5 Oats 5 Canola 6 50% flowable
copper formulation for the correction of copper Chickpea 7
deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops Field Peas 5
Analysis Australia (w/v%) Copper (Cu) 50.0 Lupins 5 Nitrogen (N)
6.9Depending on the intensity of cropping, continual cropping is
responsible for miningsignificant amounts of native Copper and if
these reserves are not replenished, majorlosses in production can
be expected.
10. FOLIAR NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY Plant Plant leaf Leaf
cross-section Leaf cuticle cross-section Fertiliser droplet Cuticle
Absorption Upper epidermis Ex-cuticular movement Palisade mesophyll
cell Nutrient Xylem translocation Phloem Lower epidermis Spongy
mesophyll cell Guard cell Cuticle 50% flowable copper formulation
for the correction of copper Stoma deficiencies and growth
maintenance in all crops Analysis Australia (w/v%) Copper (Cu) 50.0
Nitrogen (N) 6.9Activist RED incorporates Agrichems foliar
nutrition technologies including: Superior particle sizing with
finer and more uniform composition Addition of a range of
proprietary adjuvants including penetrants and dispersal agents
Produced in ISO9000 accredited production facilities Agrichems
innovative ACTIVIST TECHNOLOGY
11. FOLIAR NUTRITION TECHNOLOGY Improved Coverage DispersalMode
of Action: Copper Oxide is hydrolysed of leaf surface withwith
water under the control of a proprietary Agent microfine
suspensioncatalyst which regulates the rate of hydrolysis
particlesproviding a controlled-release source of CopperHydroxide
to supplement the faster-acting Cuticular Improved Penetration
Penetrant of leaf cuticle bycomponent of the formulation. copper
cationOther additives in Activist Products: dispersal agents
Reactive Controlled Release cuticular penetrant Catalyst of plant
available nutrient phyto-chemicals Enhanced Enhanced Metabolism
Phyto-Chemicals of nutrient in plant growthParticle Specifications
Diameter: < 0.5 micron Surface Area: high Strong-sticking based
on; - small particle-size Chemical Properties: advanced - optimal
surface chemistry 50% flowable copper formulation for the
correction of copper Oxide Retention: high - hydrophillic
leaf-surface deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops
Cation Dispersal: high Cation Uptake: high Analysis Australia
(w/v%) Uptake Uniformity: advanced Leaf-cuticle surface Copper (Cu)
50.0 Conventional Copper Suspension Nitrogen (N) 6.9 Mode of
Action: Copper Oxide is hydrolysed with Large particles with poor
dispersal water, and the resulting Copper cation is partially
absorbed through the leaf surface at an uncontrolled rate. Particle
Specifications Diameter: 10 - 20 micron Poor-sticking based on; -
large particle-size Surface Area: low - inferior surface chemistry
Chemical Properties: poor - hydrophobic leaf-surface Oxide
Retention: low Cation Dispersal: poor Cation Uptake: low Uptake
Uniformity: poor Leaf-cuticle surface
12. FOLIAR NUTRITION TECHNOLOGYThe Activist Range has been
designed to incorporate a number of revolutionary
technologiesdeveloped by Agrichem over 25years of researching the
mechanisms for enhanced NutrientUptake. These technologies combined
with a range of additives that effectively act as adjuvantsare
designed to improve the efficiency and safety of trace element
fertiliser applications.Products in the Activist Range have both a
fast-acting component and a slower releasecomponent with regards to
nutrient-uptake and the formulations are highly flowable.
TECHNOLOGY Agrichem Exclusive Additives 50% flowable copper
Dispersal Cuticular Reactive Enhanced formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops Agent Penetrant Catalyst Phyto-Hormones Analysis Australia
(w/v%) Chemical Copper(I) Oxide Ionic Copper (hydrolysed) Copper
(Cu) 50.0 Reaction: Low controlled High Nitrogen (N) 6.9 Plant
Availability reaction Plant Availability Conventional Suspension
Chemical Copper Oxide Copper (various forms) Reaction: Low
uncontrolled Variable Plant Availability reaction Plant
Availability
13. Key Benefits of Enhanced uptake of copper Sustained uptake
of copper High analysis source of copper Highly flowable
formulation Contains 6.9% nitrogen 50% flowable copper formulation
for the correction of copper Compatible with UAN deficiencies and
growth maintenance in all crops Compatible with broader range of
Agrochemicals Analysis Australia (w/v%)(refer to Activist RED
compatibility chart) Copper (Cu) 50.0 Nitrogen (N) 6.9
14. Comparative Copper Analysis Chemical Formulation Analysis
Comment comparison (w/w%) 50%(w/v%) High analysis and highly plant
available 33.2% (w/w%) source of Copper incorporating Activist
Foliar Nutrition Technology. Impressive compatibility and minimal
phytotoxicity. 75%(w/v%) Ultra high analysis source of Copper with
43.9% (w/w%) reduced risk of phytotoxicity. 50% flowable copper
Drawbacks include reduced compatibility. formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
cropsCopper Hydroxide 57.3% High risk of phytotoxicity, short-lived
copper Analysis Australia (w/v%) availabiilty. More suitable as a
fungicide. Copper (Cu) 50.0Copper Sulphate (mono) 35% High risk of
phytotoxicity, short-lived copper Nitrogen (N) 6.9
availabiilty.Copper Sulphate (penta) 25% High risk of
phytotoxicity, short-lived copper availabiilty.Copper EDTA Chelate
13% Good compatibility but low copper analysis and very expensive
per unit of copperCopper HEDTA Chelate 9% Good compatibility but
very low copper analysis and very expensive per unit of copper
15. Field Trial ResultsDuring the 2008 Australian broadacre
season, Activist RED wasextensively trialled under a range of
different growing conditionsacross the major broadacre crop growing
regions across Australia. Activist RED was trialled in regions
where Copper is known to be a limiting nutrient. 50% flowable
copper The application of Copper also has been formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops demonstrated to provide varying levels of enhanced natural
immunity of a wide Analysis Australia (w/v%) range of bacterial and
fungal diseases Copper (Cu) 50.0 through enhanced lignification.
Nitrogen (N) 6.9 Copper deficiency induced poor grain fill, and
subsequently sub- optimal yields achieved. Yield losses due to
various bacterial and fungal diseases infecting plants.
16. Field Trial Results 2008/09- Coonalpyn South Australia
Location: Coonalpyn 200km SE Adelaide Rainfall: 350mm ave. p.a. 50%
flowable copper formulation for the correction of copper
deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops Soil type: Sand
over sandy loam Analysis Australia (w/v%) Observation:Severe copper
deficiencies Copper (Cu) 50.0 visible, with poor grain fill
Nitrogen (N) 6.9 and extensive lodging Trial conducted by Agrichem
South Australia Broadacre Area Manager, Des CONTROL Andriske.
17. Field Trial Results 2008/09- Coonalpyn South Australia
Activist RED was applied as either a 150ml/Ha or a 500ml/Ha rate or
both, and the applications were made as either early or late
(during the season) or both. 50% flowable copper formulation for
the correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops All treatments with Activist RED Analysis Australia (w/v%)
achieved significant improvements in Copper (Cu) 50.0 yield.
Nitrogen (N) 6.9 The image on the left is from a crop that was
treated with a 150ml/Ha application of Activist RED.
18. Field Trial Results 2008/09- Coonalpyn South
AustraliaControl YieldsThe control plots in the trial achieved
yields of0.958 t/Ha and 1.005t/Ha, respectively.Average yield
0.981t/Ha.Activist RED YieldsApplication amount & timing Yield
(t/Ha) 50% flowable copper150ml early 2.416 formulation for the
correction of copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all
crops150ml early & late 2.305 Analysis Australia (w/v%)500ml
early 2.523 Copper (Cu) 50.0500ml early & late 2.430 Nitrogen
(N) 6.9500ml late 1.081ConclusionThe application of Activist RED
early in theseason is effective in improving in-situ plant ROI >
100 : 1 A return of greater $100 achieved for every $1copper levels
resulting in greater than 100% spent on the purchase of Activist
REDimprovements in yield.
19. Application rates and information Directions for use
Agitate contents well before dilution. Suitable for application by:
Aerial Spray Foliar Down the Tube CROP RATE / ha MIN COMMENTS
DILUTION* BEANS 150 375 ml 1 : 200 Spray 10 14 days after planting
or emergence BRASSICAS 150 375 ml 1 : 200 Spray 10 14 days after
planting or emergence CANOLA 150 525 ml 1 : 50 Apply at 4 weeks and
again if necessary at the onset of stem elongation CEREALS Barley,
oats, wheat -foliar 150 525 ml 1 : 50 Spray at stem extension and
again at booting -down-the-tube 75 150 ml CORN, MAIZE 345 - 525 ml
1 : 50 Apply at 6 leaf stage CITRUS 225 375 ml 1 : 200 Apply post
harvest to copper deficient trees, not during budding or fruit
development CUCURBITS Cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, 150 375 ml 1 :
200 Spray 10 14 days after planting or emergence zucchini 50%
flowable copper LETTUCE, SPINACH AND OTHER 150 375 ml 1 : 200 Spray
10 14 days after planting or emergence formulation for the
correction of copper LEAFY VEGETABLES deficiencies and growth
maintenance in all crops LUCERNE 150 - 375 ml 1 : 100 For grazing
or seed production: Apply early in the season, after 1st cut Apply
at bud formation Analysis Australia (w/v%) ONIONS 225 - 375 ml 1 :
200 Apply when sufficient leaf area Copper (Cu) 50.0 POTATOES,
ROOT, BULB OR 150 - 375 ml 1 : 100 Spray 10 14 days after planting
or emergence TUBER CROPS Nitrogen (N) 6.9 SOLANACEOUS CROPS 150 -
375 ml 1 : 100 Spray 10 14 days after planting or emergence
Chillies, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes SUGAR CANE 525 - 600 ml 1 :
100 Can be applied as a billet application or as a spray 10 14 days
after crop emergence TREE CROPS 225 1500 ml 1 : 100 Apply in spring
and autumn MINIMUM DILUTION: A dilution of 1 : 100 means 1 part
product : 100 parts water. In hot weather, use higher dilution
rates WARNING: DO NOT apply Activist Red in tank mix with acidic
formulations. Care should also be taken when. applying acidic
products over the top of copper residues on plants, as burn may
occur. Care should also be taken when applications are made with
certain pesticides and herbicides. If the combination has not been
used before, ensure a small area of crop is tested prior to
widespread usage NOTE: The suggested rates of application are
designed for typical Australian conditions and such should be used
as a guide only. Each farmers climatic conditions, water quality,
soil types, application processes and practices may differ and
therefore necessitate corrections to ensure optimum results. Good
agricultural practice requires that application be avoided under
extreme weather conditions such as temperatures over 28oC, high
humidity, frost, rain etc. It is recommended that when applying to
a crop or area for the first time, or incombination with other
chemicals, a small test area should be sprayed and observed prior
to the total spray. Where possible, it is recommended that regular
leaf (sap) tests are conducted to determine actual plant nutrient
availability during each growth cycle. Soil tests at least once per
year are essential.
20. Summary Revolutionary new copper formulation with highly
effective plant uptake resulting in significant improvements in
crop yields where copper is a limiting plant nutrient Enhanced
uptake of copper Sustained uptake of copper 50% flowable copper
formulation for the correction of copper deficiencies and growth
maintenance in all crops High analysis source of copper Analysis
Australia (w/v%) Highly flowable formulation Copper (Cu) 50.0
Nitrogen (N) 6.9 Contains 6.9% nitrogen Compatible with UAN
Compatible with a wide range of Agrochemicals (refer to Activist
RED compatibility chart)
21. Additional informationFor more information on: Activist RED
Application Product Information Sheets Nutrition Application
Programs Compatibility Information Contact your local 50% flowable
copper Agrichem Area Manager formulation for the correction of
copper deficiencies and growth maintenance in all crops or Analysis
Australia (w/v%) Copper (Cu) 50.0 Agrichem directly on: Nitrogen
(N) 6.9 1800 654 758 www. .com.au