What a ban on fungicide chlorothalonil would mean

摘要

Time is running out for the popular multisite fungicide chlorothalonil, with an EU ban anticipated by the industry. Louise Impey looks at some alternative solutions.The multisite fungicide chlorothalonil has been a mainstay of both wheat and barley spray programmes since being launched in 1964, however, UK farmers may soon be unable to use it.Sold under various brand names, the most familiar of which is Bravo, the active ingredient has become a key component of spray programmes aimed at septoria and is the only mode of action left with efficacy against ram-ularia in barley.