Squar, RK, (Dicquat, 150 g/l)

Efficient Desiccation: The Role of Skvar, SL

In modern agricultural practices, optimizing the harvest window is essential for minimizing yield losses and managing field moisture levels. Skvar, SL—a herbicide-desiccant containing Diquat (150 g/L)—is a well-established solution produced by ZAO Firma August (Vurnary, Russia). Designed as a non-selective contact agent, it serves as a critical tool for preparing crops such as winter rape, soy, sunflower, peas, and potatoes for direct harvesting.

Key Features and Mechanisms of Action

The core strength of Skvar lies in its contact action. By disrupting cell membranes immediately upon contact with green plant tissues, it effectively halts photosynthesis and triggers rapid drying of the vegetative mass. This makes it an indispensable tool for managing uneven ripening across a field.

• Accelerated Harvesting: By desiccating the crop and remaining green weeds, Skvar ensures that the combine harvester encounters a cleaner, uniform biomass, which improves throughput and grain quality.
• Herbicide Efficacy: Beyond desiccation, it acts as a post-emergence contact herbicide, successfully eliminating annual dicotyledonous weeds that could otherwise interfere with the harvest process.
• Technical Formulation: Being an aqueous solution, it is easy to prepare for tank mixes, fitting well into standard farm spray protocols.

Operational Considerations

With ZAO August-Bel (Republic of Belarus) acting as the authorized applicant, the product maintains a stable supply chain across the region. Classified under Hazard Class 3, it requires careful handling and compliance with safety regulations. Because Skvar is a non-selective, contact-only herbicide, the success of the application heavily depends on uniform coverage of the target surfaces. When applied correctly, it dramatically reduces the need for additional mechanical drying of seeds, ultimately lowering post-harvest operational costs and preserving the shelf life of the harvested crops.