The broadacre fungicide market is filled with choices – single actives, combinations, and varying formulations. Here’s our list of fungicides options available for 2023.

Straight Actives: 

Azoxystrobin aka Accolade/Mirador (Formulations 250g/L, 625g/L, 800g/kg) 

Crops: Pulses, Canola & Cereals. 

A group 11 fungicide, straight azoxy products now have broadacre crops registrations on the label. They can only be applied with an alternate MOA for resistance management, such as tebuconazole, propiconazole, prothioconazole or epoxiconazole.  

Carbendazim aka Spin Flo (Formulations 500g/L, 900g/kg) 

Crops: Chickpeas, lentils, faba beans.

Carbendazim is a go-to in pulse crops. It’s strong on Botrytis diseases in chickpeas, lentils and Chocolate Spot in faba beans. 

A great feature about carbendazim is it has both protective and systemic activity. Carbendazim is also a member of the Group 1 benzimidazole fungicide group. And with no other members of this group available for use in pulse crops – it remains a valuable tool for resistance management.  

Chlorothalonil aka Echo (Formulations 720g/L, 900g/kg)

Crops: All pulses

Chlorothalonil is a critical protective spray in all pulse crop spray programs. It’s a member of the multi-site activity group giving it a low risk of developing fungal disease resistance. Thus, chlorothalonil plays a crucial role in spray programs from a resistance management point of view. As a protectant fungicide, it must be applied before disease infection to achieve maximum control. And since it has no systemic activity, thorough spray coverage at the time of application is essential. It’s strong on Ascochyta diseases in Chickpeas, Lentils and Faba Beans. 

Epoxiconazole aka Opus (Formulations, 125g/L, 500g/L, 800g/kg)

Crops: Wheat, barley (Soprano in oats and oaten hay).

Epoxiconazole is a great cost-effective option for cereals, with preventative, curative and eradicant control. Thorough coverage of the crop is necessary for best results. Used for rust in cereals, and strong on Septoria in wheat, as well as Stripe Rust in wheat. Also provides good protection from Powdery Mildew in wheat.
Note: Only Adama’s Soprano is registered for Septoria in Oats and Oaten Hay.

Mancozeb (Formulation 750g/kg)

Crops: Chickpeas, faba beans, lentils and Field Peas

Mancozeb is a protectant fungicide, and as the name suggests, it works by protecting crops from infection by fungal diseases. It is therefore essential that Mancozeb applications are made before infection occurs. Crops must be regularly monitored to detect any disease infection as early as possible to allow for timely application. Mancozeb is strong on Ascochyta and Rusts in Faba Beans, as well as Ascochyta in Lentils and Chickpeas where it will give good control. Mancozeb also give good protection from black spot in Field Peas.

Procymidone aka Sumislex (Formulations: 500g/L, 800g/kg)

Crops: Canola, lentils, faba beans.

Procymidone is a highly effective protectant and curative fungicide for foliar application in a wide range of crops such as Canola, Lentils, & Faba Beans. It is a group 2 fungicide, which is a member of the discarboximide group of fungicides. Strongest on Botrytis Grey Mould in lentils and chocolate spot in Faba Beans. Procymidone also provides protection from Sclerotina rot (white mould).

Propiconazole aka Throttle/Bumper (Formulations 500g/L, 550g/L, 625g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat

Propiconazole is registered on a broad range of diseases in wheat, barley and oats and is effective on rusts, including stem rust and stubble-borne diseases. One of the key strengths of propiconazole is that it provides a high level of control of Yellow Spot in wheat. In barley, propiconazole has strengths on diseases such as Net Blotch, Scald and Powdery Mildew.

Prothioconazole NEW (Formulations 250g/L, 800g/kg)

Crops: Cereals, oats, canola

Prothioconazole is a group 3 DMI (Demethylation Inhibitor) fungicide that works by inhibiting the development of a specific enzyme in fungi. It boasts broad-spectrum control of many key foliar diseases. Depending on the situation, prothioconazole, such as Proviso, can be applied in rotation or tank mixtures with recommended fungicides with different modes of action to reduce the risk of resistance development. 

Ideal for use on cereals, oats and canola. Will control Blackleg, Leaf Rust, Net Form of Net Blotch, Powdery Mildew, Scald, Sclerotinia, Septoria Nodorum Blotch, Septoria Tritici Blotch, Spot Form Net Bloch, Stem Rust, and Stripe Rust. A great option for growers wanting to customise their foliar disease program.

Tebuconazole aka Folicur (Formulations 430g/L, 800g/kg)

Crops: Barley, faba beans, oats, wheat

Tebuconazole is a systemic fungicide with post-infection activity and up to three weeks of residual control. One of the major benefits of Tebuconazole is that it is registered on a wide range of diseases in wheat, barley, faba beans and oats. It is one of the most widely used fungicides in low-to-medium yielding wheat crops. It’s cost-effective and has greater efficacy and longer residual activity on key diseases such as Stripe Rust compared to alternatives such as propiconazole. Tebuconazole is also strong on rust and cercospora early in Faba Beans. 

Mixes

Amistar Xtra (Azoxystrobin 200 g/L + Cyproconazole 80 g/L)

Crops: Cereals, pulses

Amistar Xtra is a full-rate strobilurin product that also contains a second mode of action, Cyproconazole (Group 11), which delivers rapid curative activity and more options for fungicide resistance management. Registered on Cereals and Pulse crops. It delivers long-lasting foliar protection, plus the Cyproconazole in it delivers fast-moving foliar curative activity on rusts and Powdery Mildew. It will stop disease before it attacks the plant, maximising yield potential. 

Strengths are in Barley for Net Blotches, which makes it a go-to Barley product. Amistar Xtra is also showing good results of keeping powdery mildew pustule numbers down in Wheat.

Aviator Xpro (Prothioconazole 150 g/L + Bixafen 75 g/L)

Crops: Barley, wheat, canola, and a range of pulses.

Aviator Xpro brings together bixafen – the first registered foliar fungicide in cereals, canola and pulse crops from the Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitor mode of action group (Group 7 – SDHI) – with the proven performance of prothioconazole (Group 3 – 3rd generation triazole). It has excellent curative activity and long-lasting residual control. A great fit in canola with its class-leading control of sclerotinia and superior control of blackleg.

Elatus Ace (Propiconazole 250 g/L + Benzovindiflupyr 40 g/L)

Crops: Barley, wheat

Broad spectrum control of major foliar wheat and barley diseases, made up of two modes of action, with unique SDHI chemistry provides great control of Septoria and rust providing long-lasting protection. A good option for wheat for your second spray at flag leaf stage.

Maxentis (Azoxystrobin 133 g/L + Prothioconazole 100 g/L)

Crops: Barley, canola, oats, wheat

Maxentis EC is a unique fungicide that delivers great protection against key foliar diseases in cereals and canola. It combines two modes of action (Group 3 and 11) for improved spectrum, efficacy and resistance management. Maxentis EC can be safely applied over a wide range of crop stages and in combination with crop protection and nutrition products. Great option for first or second spray in wheat for medium to high rainfall zones, as well as having some control on Red Leather Leaf in oats at 450ml/ha.

Miravis Star (Pydiflumetofen 100 g/L + Fludioxonil 150 g/L) – SOLD OUT

Crops: Canola, pulses

Miravis Star is a broad-spectrum fungicide for control of key foliar diseases in pulses and canola. It provides extended residual activity, ideal for late season disease control. Delivering a new mode of action fungicide to support resistance management strategies, excellent crop safety and compatibility for convenient tank mixing and one pass application. It has a flexible use rate to suit a range of rainfall areas and disease pressure situations. Pydiflumetofen is a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) fungicide and Fludioxonil is a member of the phenylpyrrole group, which is introduces a new mode of action (Group 12) for resistance management, not currently used anywhere else in broadacre cropping. Worth having a look at for blackleg on canola. However, do not use following a STHI seed dressing. Utilise as your canopy closure spray in pulse crops for a longer residual.

Miravis Star also boast excellent protection from aschocyta in lentils, with improved compatibility over other product available on the market.

Opera (Pyraclostrobin 85 g/L + Epoxiconazole 62.5 g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat

Opera is a dual-active DMI and QoI fungicide that controls all the major diseases of winter cereals. Opera is especially effective against various forms of blotch. If the net or spot form of net blotch is a key disease threat in your barley, a foliar application of Opera can provide outstanding protection right through to harvest. Opera will also control: powdery mildew in barley with developed resistance to first-generation triazoles; certain forms of septoria in wheat, oats and oaten hay; various forms of rust in wheat and barley; powdery mildew in wheat and leaf scald in barley.

Prosaro (Prothioconazole 210 g/L + Tebuconazole 210 g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat, canola.

Prosaro is a protective and curative fungicide that offers a very broad spectrum of disease control in canola, wheat, barley, and oats. Prosaro is designed specifically to provide effective and long-lasting broad spectrum foliar disease control, combined with excellent curative activity. Its application timing is flexible, so you can target Prosaro applications to effectively manage specific diseases at the most appropriate development stage. A good option at the 4-6 leaf stage in canola for blackleg or between 20-50% flowering for control of sclerotinia, however be cautious mixing with other products. 

Radial (Epoxiconazole 75 g/L + Azoxystrobin 75 g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat.

Radial is a broad-spectrum foliar fungicide for use in wheat and barley, combining market leading strobilurin and triazole active ingredients. It is a highly effective EC formulation optimised for Australian diseases and conditions. Radial is a robust economical fungicide combination effective across multiple stages of the disease life cycle. It is a good option at GS31 in wheat.

Tazer Xpert (Azoxystrobin 80g/L + Epoxiconazole 31.25g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat.

Tazer Xpert’s unique formulation inhibits the fungi mitochondrial respiration and stops the production of new fungi spores. This preserves the plant green leaf material, while providing ongoing protection against new infections. The activity on a number of diseases, maintains potential yield and quality, therefore maximising profitability. A good option for Wheat, Barley and Oats. Tazer Xpert is also showing good results of keeping powdery mildew pustule numbers down in Wheat.

Topnotch (Azoxystrobin 200g/L + Propiconazole 200g/L)

Crops: Barley, oats, wheat.

Topnotch provides protectant and curative activity across key stages of the fungi life cycle to maximise yield potential. The combination of the strobilurin and DMI modes of actions ensures infections are targeted from the time of spore germination on the leaf surface through to mycelial development within leaves. The application of Topnotch before the development of disease can significantly reduce the establishment of a wide range of foliar diseases and maximise the potential of high yielding cereal crops. Strengths are net blotches in barley, which makes it another go to option for barley. 

Veritas Opti (Azoxystrobin 222 g/L + Tebuconazole 370 g/L)

Crops: Wheat, barley, pulses, canola.

Veritas Opti is a broad-spectrum foliar fungicide for use in canola, chickpeas, lentils, faba beans, wheat, barley, vetch, lupins and field peas. The unique strobilurin + DMI combination in Veritas provides both outstanding protectant and systemic activity. Application of Veritas Opti prior to disease infection in pulses will significantly reduce the establishment of foliar diseases later in the crop. It’s strengths are pulses, covering all diseases in Faba Beans, Lentils and Chickpeas. 

**Disclaimer: Check your product labels for individual registrations as they may vary across actives from different suppliers. Always use per the label instructions. And if in doubt, check with your agronomist.***

Originally published Aug 2021 – Updated for 2023 season.