LEADER R 48

Effective Broadleaf Weed Control for Field Crops

When ragweed, pigweed, or mustard invade your fields, time is a critical resource. The selective herbicide «LIDER R 48» by the Israeli company «Luxembourg Industries Ltd.» is designed for agronomists who prefer precise, post-emergence application. The active ingredient, bentazone (from the benzothiadiazinone class), provides contact action by inhibiting photosynthesis in weed cells, leading to rapid elimination without harming the main crop.

Practical Field Scenarios

This product has become a reliable solution for managing broadleaf weeds in soybeans, cereals, and pulses. Thanks to its selectivity, «LIDER R 48» is ideal for post-emergence control. Its core functions include:

• Protection for Soybeans and Peas: It effectively reduces competition from common ragweed and shepherd's purse, which is vital during the critical stages of generative organ development.
• Treatment for Cereals (Barley, Wheat): Indispensable for crops undersown with clover or alfalfa, where other herbicides might prove too aggressive.
• Control of Persistent Weeds: The product confidently manages jimsonweed, scentless chamomile, and common purslane, which often dominate in highly infested areas.

Application Guidelines

«LIDER R 48» is formulated as a water-soluble concentrate, simplifying the preparation of tank mixes. The application rate ranges from 1.5 to 3 liters per hectare, depending on weed density and composition. Ideally, 1–2 treatments should be carried out per season. It is important to note that, as a contact herbicide, «LIDER R 48» requires thorough coverage of the leaf surface—using nozzles that produce fine to medium-sized droplets ensures the solution fully coats the weed foliage.

Classified as a Hazard Class 3 product, standard safety precautions when handling crop protection agents are essential. The high quality of «Luxembourg Industries Ltd.» ensures consistent concentration and predictable, reliable results in the field.