09/03/2025
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W**d Management in Maize by Agronomist H. Kanyimbo.
Did you know that w**ds pose the biggest threat to our crop's progress, causing unnecessary competition, stress, diseases, and serving as breeding grounds for pests? Therefore, it's wise for farmers to ensure early w**d control to maximize crop yield potential.
Many farmers ask Agronomist H. Kanyimbo, "How can we control w**ds in our maize fields?" Well, here is a simple guide for maintaining a w**d-free field, thanks to Agricrop for providing these high-quality products.
Pre-Planting: Before planting, farmers can spray a non-selective herbicide to eliminate w**ds. A recommended option for this stage is Roar Extra. If the land has been ploughed, this step can be skipped, moving directly to the next stage.
Pre-Emergence Stage: Herbicides are applied at planting, within three days before crop germination. This includes a combination of Roar Extra (if w**ds are present ,if not present don’t add this product ) plus Claw plus Atrazine. This combination prevents the germination of broadleaf and grass w**ds, allowing maize to grow without competition. After 3 to 4 weeks, move to the next stage.
Post-Emergence Stage: Herbicides are applied after the crop has germinated and w**ds start to appear. If no w**ds are present at 3 to 4 weeks ,you can wait for another 2 weeks before applying post-emergence herbicides. The recommended herbicide at this stage is the famous Anchor, controlling broadleaf, grass, and seeded w**ds, keeping the field w**d-free until harvest. W**ds growing after the crop canopies or beyond the critical 8-week period pose no threat to maize yield.
Ensure herbicides are applied to moist soil for optimal results; applying them to dry soil may yield poor results. All products mentioned are supplied by Agricrop, a company offering high-quality products. Contact Grace on +260 96 7254098 .
Yours truly Agronomist H.Kanyimbo
