Among the various oilseed crops in India, soybean occupies the numero uno position. Popularly known as ‘golden bean’, soybean is a Kharif or monsoon (autumn) crop, grown during the months of June to November. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan are the top-three states growing soybean in the country.
The soybean is a major source of protein and vegetables in India. With sufficient amounts of amino acids, soybean is termed a complete protein. It is also a popular animal feed.
However, farming soybean has its set of challenges, one of the major problems being weeds. The weeds inflict great harm to the soybean crops thus reducing yield and increasing the overall cultivation cost. To combat the effects of weeds, farmers use various kinds of soybean preemergence herbicides and soybean postemergence herbicides.
Apart from weeds, the other hurdles to farming soybean include rotting and rust - the two major diseases of soybean crops, and various kinds of insects like Semi-loopers, Spodoptera, Girdle Beatle, and Heliothis species that affect soybean crops adversely, impacting yield.
Soybean post-emergence herbicides
In soybean fields, weeds like horseweed, dandelion, marestail, etc. are quite common during the crop tenure. Chances of such weed growth are more if no residual is applied near planting or if no burndown herbicide was applied to the field.
Soybean farmers in India have been struggling immensely with weed control in their fields. Weeds feed on the essential nutrients of the soil, thus depriving the crops of their required nutrition. Farmers use various kinds of post-emergence herbicides for soybean crops to restrict the growth of such weeds.
The herbicides that farmers use in the soybean post-emergence stage are either used individually or mixed with other chemicals or herbicides for the best results.
Among the many companies manufacturing herbicides for different kinds of crops, Dhanuka Agritech Limited has carved a niche for itself among the leading agrochemical companies in India. The company manufactures herbicides for soybean in both pre and post-emergence stages. And one of the best herbicides for soybean manufactured and sold by Dhanuka Agritech Limited is Tornado.
• Tornado – highly effective post-emergence herbicide for soybean
When it comes to post-emergence herbicides for soybean, Tornado needs special mention. This broad-spectrum herbicide works excellently for controlling grassy weeds and broad leaves. Tornado is a systemic herbicide, which the foliage and the root system of the soybean plant absorb easily. The best thing is that this herbicide offers long weed control and is completely safe for soybean crops.
One of the best and leading soybean post-emergence herbicides, Tornado comes with a dual mode of action as the product has a unique formulation with a combination of two different actives. The foliage and absorption with translocation through Phloem and Xylem systems gives it more weightage for effective control.
The herbicide plays a crucial role in disrupting DNA and protein synthesis. It is easy to use and with early weed control, it increases soybean yield substantially. Tornado needs only 1-2 hours of a rain-free period so that it gets completely absorbed into the plant system.
Soybean Pre-emergence Herbicides
When it comes to soybean production systems, pre-emergence herbicides create the foundation for weed control. With the help of such soybean preemergence herbicides, farmers can manage different kinds of weed species effectively with an extended emergence window.
Moreover, with the use of pre-emergence herbicides, farmers have a crucial component for the integrated management of different kinds of weeds, which are resistant to glyphosate and other varieties of postemergence soybean herbicides.
Many soils tend to retain certain varieties of pre-emergence herbicides for providing many weeks of residual control of weeds, particularly the ones which are small-seeded. This minimises the dependence on different postemergence herbicide applications.
For maximising the residual activity in season, farmers apply these herbicides during or shortly after planting. Although the best time to apply preemergence herbicides in soybean plants is usually 3 days after planting the crop. The pre-emergence herbicides require moisture for activation and incorporation in the soil.
Dhanuka Agritech Limited manufactures high-quality pre-emergence herbicides that can successfully kill weeds. One such effective pre-emergence herbicide popular among soybean farmers is Dabooch.
• Dabooch – an excellent pre-emergence herbicide for soybeans
Dabooch is a well-known pre-emergence herbicide for soybean crops from the house of Dhanuka Agritech Limited. A member of the Triazolopyrimidine Sulfonamide family, farmers apply this herbicide within 3 days of sowing the crop.
Systemic in action, Dabooch provides exemplary control of broad leaf weeds among soybean plants along with actively suppressing sedges and key grasses. When farmers use this herbicide in recommended dosages, it is completely safe for the soybean crop and the various succeeding crops in the field.
Using just 12.4 grams of Dabooch per acre helps in inhibiting Aceto Lactate Synthase (ALS) enzyme in weeds. No protein synthesis takes place in the weeds and as a result, weeds don't grow.
With this herbicide, farmers control the weeds before they emerge from the soil and therefore there is no harm inflicted on the crop. Though the application of this herbicide is not dependent on rain, farmers expect good performance from the herbicide if there is normal rainfall after the herbicide application.
Dhanuka Agritech Limited – a leader in manufacturing herbicides in India
As mentioned previously, Dhanuka Agritech Limited manufactures high-quality and effective herbicides for different kinds of crop variants, including soybean. When it comes to protecting crops, Dhanuka Agritech Limited is one of the most trusted names in the country. Some of the most well-known soybean herbicides from the company that are used by soybean farmers across the country include:
• Sakura
• Targa Super
• Dozo Maxx
• Max-Soy
Check out the best pre and post-emergence herbicides suitable for a good yield of the soybean crop.
If you want to know more about soybean herbicides or pesticides and insecticides for other crop variants, you can visit Dhanuka Agritech Limited’s website.
