Expodireto Special: Basf launches Aumenax fungicide

Basf presented during the 21st Expodireto Cotrijal, in Não-Me-Toque, in Rio Grande do Sul, its new fungicide Aumenax, which combines multisite with carboxamides and acts in the management of Asian rust and target spot, main diseases in soybean crops . The new feature will be available to farmers in the 2020/21 harvest.

As it is a very aggressive disease, preventive applications are recommended for efficient control of Asian rust, which can occur at any stage of plant development. In addition to the damage caused to the leaves, there is damage to the formation of grains and the filling of pods, with a reduction in the final weight of the grains, compromising the results of the cultivation.

The novelty is also indicated for the management of target spot, more common in the Central-West. The incidence of the disease has increased in recent harvests, causing significant losses in grain yield. The target spot can cause losses of up to 40% in productivity in soybean crops if no form of control is carried out. Spots on the leaves and defoliation are the main symptoms.

To find out more details about the launch of the fungicide Aumenax and the brand's participation in Expodireto, check out the exclusive interview with Basf's Soy Marketing Manager, Hélio de Souza Cabral Costa.