New Zealand EPA approves import of Dow’s herbicide GF-2687

Date:02-23-2016

The New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved an application from Dow AgroSciences (NZ) Ltd to import the herbicide GF-2687 (halauxifen methyl and florasulam) for use on cereal crop weeds.

The application was for a wettable granule herbicide containing two ingredients not previously approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act – halauxifen methyl and florasulam. GF-2687 is to be used for the control of broadleaf weeds in cereal crops, including wheat and barley.