Fabian v.d.g.

Reliable soybean crop protection

"Fabian v.d.g." is a systemic herbicide engineered to address one of the most critical challenges in soybean cultivation: the simultaneous control of grass and broad-leaved weeds. By combining the active ingredients imazethapyr and chlorimuron-ethyl, the product provides a broad spectrum of efficacy against actively growing weeds.

Practical application in the field

Agronomists choose "Fabian" for post-emergence application when fields are infested with a complex of weeds that were not fully controlled by pre-emergence soil treatments. Key application benefits include:

• Control of broad-leaved weeds, including species sensitive to sulfonylurea derivatives.
• Elimination of annual grass weeds during their active growth phase.
• Cost-effectiveness: a single application rate of 0.07–0.1 kg/ha reduces the need for complex tank mixes, thereby minimizing stress on the soybean crop.

Operational details

The product is formulated as water-dispersible granules, which ensures easy preparation of the spray solution and high stability within the sprayer tank. As a systemic, selective herbicide, "Fabian" is rapidly absorbed by weed tissues, blocking the synthesis of essential amino acids. Growth stops shortly after application, with complete weed mortality occurring within 1 to 3 weeks.

Since this is a post-emergence herbicide, choosing the correct growth stage of the soybean is crucial for maximizing efficacy while ensuring crop safety. The product is classified under Hazard Class 3, requiring standard safety protocols during handling and application. Given that the label permits only one treatment per season, "Fabian" serves as a primary tool in maintaining clean fields throughout the crucial growth stages of the soybean crop.