Orbit

Systemic crop protection for cereals and oilseed rape

The fungicide "Orbit," based on tebuconazole, has become a staple for agronomists utilizing intensive cultivation techniques for wheat, barley, and oilseed rape. Due to its systemic action, the product penetrates plant tissues rapidly, providing both curative and long-lasting preventive protection. Unlike contact fungicides, it is not washed away by rainfall and is redistributed to new growth, which is critical during active vegetative stages.

Practical field application scenarios

This fungicide is typically deployed to address the following agricultural challenges:

• Winter cereals: control of Septoria and powdery mildew. "Orbit" effectively halts infection progress during early stages, preventing damage to the flag leaf, which directly influences grain filling and final yield.
• Winter oilseed rape: control of Phoma and Alternaria. Autumn application provides an additional plant growth regulator (PGR) effect, slowing down excessive growth, boosting root system development, and increasing winter hardiness.
• Vineyards: management of Oidium, ensuring protection during critical cluster formation phases.

The aqueous emulsion formulation ensures the stability of the spray mixture and excellent compatibility with most insecticides and herbicides in tank mixes. Classified under toxicity class 3, the product is manageable when adhering to standard safety protocols. Produced by Nufarm UK Ltd. (with Nufarm GmbH, Austria, as the applicant), this fungicide is a reliable choice for operations seeking the right balance between application cost and high-efficiency pathogen control.