NA Aktar is a mid-season sunflower hybrid (Helianthus annuus L.) intended for cultivation in the Central Chernozem and Lower Volga regions. It exhibits average seed yields of 33.9 centners per hectare in the Central Chernozem region and 19.9 centners per hectare in the Lower Volga region. Seeds contain approximately 48% oil, ensuring high oil harvests ranging from 9.25 to 17.0 centners per hectare. The hybrid demonstrates moderate resistance to false powdery mildew and moderate susceptibility to white mold, making it a reliable choice for farmers. The breeder is Nikolay Vyacheslavovich Mikhno, and the originator is LLC "NERTUS AGRO".
To protect plants from pests, the insecticide Aktara, containing the active ingredient thiamethoxam, is recommended. This systemic insecticide has a broad spectrum of activity and is effective against various pests, including the Colorado beetle, aphids, cicadas, soil pests, cruciferous bugs, and others. Aktara is rapidly absorbed by the plant and distributed through the xylem, providing protection throughout all insect development stages. The product acts via contact-stomach mechanism, blocking pests' nerve impulses, leading to their death within several hours.
Aktara provides prolonged protective action—up to 8 weeks—which significantly reduces the number of treatments required. It is non-toxic to bees and beneficial insect fauna, non-volatile, and highly soluble, ensuring effective penetration into plant tissues. The preparation can be applied to various crops, including potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, apple trees, and other vegetable and fruit crops, making it a universal tool for protecting agricultural crops.
