BASF has announced the release of Liberty ULTRA, the latest evolution of the company's Liberty herbicide.
Powered by Glu-L technology, Liberty ULTRA delivers enhanced weed control, improved crop safety and greater flexibility, providing Australian growers with a reliable post-emergent solution for integrated weed management, according to BASF.
"Liberty ULTRA represents a major step forward in herbicide innovation," said Parvana Wali, Head of Agricultural Solutions, BASF Australia & New Zealand.
"This advanced glufosinate formulation achieves robust weed control at lower application rates. This means handling, storage and transport requirements are reduced, helping growers manage weeds effectively, even under challenging conditions."
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Liberty ULTRA incorporates two breakthrough technologies: GLU-L technology, that uses only the highly active L-isomer of glufosinate for improved efficacy, and the Liberty Lock formulation that enhances droplet adhesion and spread for more uniform coverage.
Tested extensively in the United States and selected for Australian cropping conditions, Liberty ULTRA has shown up to three times greater uptake of the active ingredient through the leaf surface compared with generic alternatives, to deliver superior control of key weeds.
Liberty ULTRA also sets a new benchmark for crop safety in InVigor LibertyLink canola. It is the only glufosinate registered for use from the cotyledon stage, allowing early application and providing additional crop safety when spraying newly-emerging canola crops.
In addition, its one-day plant-back interval to cereals, oilseeds and pulses allows for flexible pre-plant knockdown applications.
Liberty ULTRA has now been registered for use by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority and is available through authorised BASF distributors nationwide. For more information, visit https://crop-solutions.basf.com.au/
