Machete 60EC Rice Herbicide 800ml By FMC – Pre-Emergence Butachlor Formula for Grass & Weed Control (Fastmix New Packaging)

Description

Machete Rice Herbicide: Premium Pre-Emergence Defense for Complete Annual Grass & Weed Control in Paddy Fields

Protect your rice crop from severe early-stage weed competition and secure maximum yield potential with Machete Rice Herbicide, a industry-standard paddy care solution manufactured by the global crop protection experts at FMC. Formulated with a highly stable concentration of Butachlor 60EC, this professional-grade rice pre-emergence herbicide targets germinating weed seeds before they emerge and draw essential nutrients from young rice seedlings. Available in the convenient New packaging of Fastmix with an optimal pack size of 800ml, Machete creates a continuous, long-lasting protective barrier across saturated field surfaces. It stands as the definitive choice for paddy growers seeking elite grass control spray performance and complete field protection against aggressive annual grass weeds.

Product Overview & Technical Specifications

• Product Name: Machete 60EC (Fastmix New Packing)
• Manufacturing Company: FMC Agricultural Solutions
• Active Ingredient Content: Butachlor 60% EC (Emulsifiable Concentrate)
• Pack Size Available: 800ml Precision Bottle
• Product Category: Pre-Emergence Rice Herbicide / Selective Weedicide
• Target Crop: Transplanted Rice and Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) setups.
• Primary Target Weeds: Unmatched residual control of annual grass weeds, sedges, and broadleaf weed seeds including Swank (Echinochloa spp.) and Jungle Rice.

Key Benefits of Machete Weedicide

Deploying this high-potency rice weedicide into your early paddy field management routine provides critical agronomic and financial advantages:

• Early Crop Protection Window: Eliminates early weed competition right at the seed germination stage, leaving 100% of soil nutrients, fertilizers, and water available for young rice plants.
• Convenient Fastmix Packaging: Features the updated 800ml Fastmix bottle technology designed for quick, hassle-free field application and uniform mixing in standing water.
• Selective Crop Safety Profile: Highly selective to rice seedlings when applied as directed, ensuring zero seedling yellowing, stunting, or growth lag.
• Broad-Spectrum Residual Barrier: Forms an active chemical layer on the soil surface that prevents multi-wave weed germination over an extended period.

Advanced Mode of Action & Technical Architecture

The field excellence of Butachlor 60EC centers on its selective systemic action as an elongation inhibitor. Absorbed primarily by germinating shoot shoots and secondarily through root systems of germinating weed seeds, Butachlor inhibits protein synthesis and cell division within susceptible weeds. As target weed seeds absorb moisture and attempt to sprout, the active compound stops cell enlargement, causing the germinating weeds to collapse and die beneath the soil surface before they can penetrate the water layer.

Official Application Guide & Field Calibration Standards

To establish an unbroken herbicide layer and achieve complete weed suppression across your paddy fields, apply using these exact calibration parameters:

Target Crop Setup	Recommended Dose/Acre	Ideal Field Condition & Application Window
Transplanted Rice	800 ml per acre	Apply within 0 to 3 days after transplanting rice nursery seedlings into standing water (1.5 to 2 inches depth). Maintain water standing in the field for 3 to 5 days after application.
Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)	800 ml per acre	Apply 0 to 2 days after sowing in moist soil condition before weeds emerge, or broadcast using sand/fertilizer mixture over wet soil surfaces.

Agronomist Recommendation: Ensure uniform water distribution across the field during and immediately after applying Machete 60EC. Avoid letting high spots in the field dry out completely within the first 4 days post-application to maintain the protective chemical barrier.

Agronomy Pro Tips for High-Yield Efficiency

• Proper Application Technique: Mix the recommended 800ml dose with 10–15 kg of clean, dry sand or urea fertilizer and broadcast evenly across standing water, or spray evenly using a flood-jet nozzle.
• Water Retention is Key: Keep a continuous water depth of 1.5 to 2 inches in the field for at least 4 to 5 days after applying this weed and grass killer solution to lock the active barrier in place.
• Avoid Application on Stressed Seedlings: Do not apply to weak, unrooted, or severely submerged nursery plants to ensure optimal seedling recovery and vigorous tiller establishment.

Safety Requirements & Field Precautions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear protective rubber gloves, long-sleeved workwear, safety glasses, and a breathing mask when opening, measuring, and applying chemical formulations.
• Aquatic Safety Caution: Butachlor formulations are toxic to fish and aquatic fauna. Never wash application equipment or throw empty chemical containers into fish ponds, irrigation canals, or natural streams.
• Field Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, arms, and exposed skin thoroughly with soap and clean water immediately after completing the field application.

Professional Storage Rules for Leftover Inventory

To safely preserve active ingredient potency and prevent liquid degradation, manage your inventory using these strict warehouse protocols:

• Keep Containers Elevated: Never place liquid herbicide bottles directly on raw earth or concrete floors. Store inventory on dry wooden pallets or sturdy steel racks.
• Store in a Cool, Secure Environment: Keep the 800ml bottles in a cool, well-ventilated, locked storage shed away from direct heat, open flames, and sunlight.
• Seal Original Packaging Securely: Ensure original caps are screwed tightly after opening to protect the remaining product from evaporation and moisture exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the recommended dose/acre for Machete Rice Herbicide?

A: The official recommended dose/acre: 800 ml per acre applied uniformly in standing water within 0 to 3 days of transplanting rice.

Q: What makes the New packaging of Fastmix advantageous for farmers?

A: The New packaging of Fastmix ensures rapid emulsification and uniform dispersion of the active Butachlor molecule across water surfaces, creating a consistent protective barrier against germinating weeds.

Q: Can Machete 60EC kill fully grown, established weeds in rice fields?

A: No. Machete is a specialized rice pre-emergence herbicide designed to target weed seeds as they germinate. It should be applied before weeds emerge above the soil surface.

Q: Is Machete Herbicide safe for Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)?

A: Yes, when applied carefully onto moist soil or wet field surfaces within 2 days of sowing, following proper agronomic guidelines for DSR setups.

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