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Herbicide Resistance: A Growing Challenge Herbicide resistance is becoming an increasing challenge across New Zealand, affecting pasture, cropping, vineyards, forestry, and lifestyle blocks alike. It occurs when a weed population adapts to survive a herbicide that once provided reliable control - often after the same mode of action has been used ..

Herbicide Environmental Impact Assessment Guide When selecting herbicides for agricultural or landscaping applications, understanding their environmental characteristics can help make informed decisions that balance effectiveness with ecological responsibility. This guide evaluates common herbicide products across three key environmental factors ..

Spraying around Waterways: What you need to know One of the most common questions we receive is: “What sprays can I use around my creek, pond, or water race?” Unfortunately there’s no single simple answer — but knowing the basics will help you make safe, effective choices.   The challenge with Waterways Most products approved for use direc..

Herbicide Guide for Preparing Native Planting Sites This guide outlines herbicide options for pre-planting site preparation to support the successful establishment of native vegetation. It focuses on the safe and effective control of invasive weeds and grasses. .herbicide-table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 900px..

Working out Your Spray Rates with our easy-to-use Spray Conversion Calculator Calculating spray rates can be a real head-scratcher. So, we’ve made a simple tool to help take the hassle out of it. Our new Spray Rate Conversion Calculator is free and easy to access on our website. This calculator helps you quickly figure out: How much herbicide..

Controlling Weeds Over Winter Winter is the perfect time to tackle problem weeds in your established pasture. By applying our phenoxy herbicides like WHACK – 2,4-D 800 and Rainbow & Brown MCPA750, you can target invasive weeds such as thistles, ragwort, and buttercup when they’re small yet actively growing. These weeds germinate in autumn, and wi..

Exploring the Potential of Plant-Based Amino Acids – Now Brought to Life with Amino-80 In our August - September 2024 newsletter, we shared exciting early results from our research into plant-based amino acids for pasture and crop health. Those initial results were promising, and today, we’re thrilled to share that the work has culminated in the l..

Ultimate Guide to Controlling 7 Common Weeds Here’s a guide to controlling seven common and notably pesky weeds using Rainbow & Brown products. Often, there’s more than one solution, and the best choice depends on your specific circumstances. For example, GrassMate is ideal when protecting grass is a priority, while MSF600 is better suited when gr..

Use Less Nitrogen – Save Your Dollars With increasing pressure to reduce nitrogen usage, many farmers find themselves between a rock and a hard place. But what if you could cut nitrogen use and still get the same feed growth—while saving money? The Solution: Less Urea + Gibb-Gro or Gibber 900 We believe that by using 18 units of Nitrogen (approx..

WHY CHOOSE GA200? GA200 isn’t just another herbicide—it’s a smarter, safer, and a more targeted solution for weed control.   Here’s why it’s the go-to choice: Contact Herbicide: GA200 kills only what it touches, making it perfect for areas where you need precision. No need to panic about overspray harming your prized trees or vines, as even if ..

Most herbicides need between 1 and 6 hours without rain after spraying to soak into the leaf and start working. The exact time depends on the product, so check the table below and the label for the one you're using. If the forecast is tight, give yourself an extra hour or two, or wait for a better day. ✓Most herbicides need 1 to 6 hours rain-f..

Ranger, with thifensulfuron-methyl as the active ingredient, is a selective herbicide by Rainbow & Brown and is your go-to solution for controlling buttercups and docks in pastures, making it especially suitable for horse grazing. Ranger suppresses clovers without causing significant damage to grass species, ensuring your pasture remains productive..