Agil, EC, herbicide

Effective grass weed control: Why professionals choose Agil

When dealing with resilient grass weeds like couch grass or wild oats, a systemic approach is essential. Agil, EC from ADAMA is a highly specialized tool designed for precision targeting without compromising the health of your crops. Its primary advantage is selective action: it targets exclusively grass weeds, making it indispensable for broad-leaved crop fields.

How it works

Agil belongs to the class of systemic graminicides. The product is rapidly absorbed through the leaf surface and translocated throughout the plant's vascular system to the growth points. Within hours of application, cellular division in the weed is blocked. Total necrosis of the above-ground biomass occurs within a week, and the root system (which is critical for perennial couch grass) dies off within 10–14 days.

Key advantages

• High Selectivity: Safe for crops like soy, sunflower, onions, and others, serving as a reliable «insurance» treatment.
• Weather Resilience: The active ingredient is absorbed quickly, meaning rain an hour after application does not compromise performance.
• Perennial Control: Agil is one of the few herbicides capable of effectively suppressing couch grass even at moderate dosage rates.

Application guidelines

As a post-emergence herbicide, Agil's efficacy depends heavily on the weeds' growth stage. The ideal timing is during active growth: the 2–4 leaf stage for annual weeds and a height of 10–15 cm for couch grass. The application rate ranges from 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha depending on weed pressure. Thanks to its emulsifiable concentrate formulation, it mixes well in tank mixes, though a compatibility test is always recommended.

Please note that only one application per season is permitted. This requires precise agronomic timing to maximize the product's potential. Agil by ADAMA offers "surgical" precision in the field, where the cost of weed control failure is simply too high.