Australia to approve BASF’s fungicide ametoctradin

Date:07-05-2012

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has proposed to approve triazolopyrimidine fungicide ametoctradin, which is one of the active ingredient (ai) in BASF’s fungicide Zampro®, the other ai in this product is the existing registered dimethomorph. Zampro® is for use on grapevines. BASF received registration of ametoctradin for control of potato blight in UK in 2010. Public comment will be closed until July 31st.