2. Country Area in Mio ha Productivity
MT/Ha
America 30.22 2.67
Argentina 16.00 2.00
Brazil 21.70 2.63
China 9.13 1.7
India 9.67 0.95
Soybean overview - World
One of the major reason for this low productivity is poorOne of the major reason for this low productivity is poor
weed controlweed control
3. Soybean Area – 96.70 Lakh Ha
Madhya Pradesh is 52.98 lakh hectares
Maharashtra – 30.32 lakh hectares
Rajasthan – 7.09 lakh hectares
Importance of Soybean in India
Source – SOPA, 2009
7. Weeds will result in
inconvenience in farming
operation
Weeds will result in more pests
and disease outbreaks
Finally this will result in low yields
Damage by weeds
9. Options of Weed Control
Hand WeedingHand Weeding
Have to wait for the weeds
to emerge and become big
Requires many labours
Needs to be done on a
continuous basis
10. Options of Weed Control
Interculture OperationInterculture Operation
Not possible in between the
Soybean rows
These are the weeds that
causes the major losses in the
crop
Interculture is not possible in
continuous rains
11. Options of Weed Control
Herbicide UseHerbicide Use
Weed control right from the
beginning
Longer duration of control
Cheaper compared to the other
options
Broad Spectrum
12. A Broad Spectrum HerbicideA Broad Spectrum Herbicide
for the Control of Broad Leaffor the Control of Broad Leaf
Weeds and GrassesWeeds and Grasses
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14. Technical Information
Active Ingredient - Imazethapyr
Formulation - 10 SL
Chemical Group - Imidazolinone
Active Ingredient –Active Ingredient –
Imported from AmericaImported from America
CHEETAHCHEETAH
15. CHEETAH acts by inhibiting the
acetolactate Synthase (ALS), an
enzyme which is Important in
protein synthesis within the plant.
This leads to disruption of the
DNA synthesis and cell growth.
CHEETAHCHEETAH Mode of actionMode of action
16. Honour of Imazethapyr 10 SL
Dr. Merinas Laus - The scientist who
developed Imazethapyr was honored by
Mr. Bill Clinton, The Ex-President of USA
17. Residual Control - Kills
the weeds that have
emerged as well as the
ones that will emerge
after a few days
Controls the BLW’s as
well as grasses in a
single application
Broad
Spectrum
Control
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Benefits ofBenefits of CHEETAHCHEETAH
19. Early control of weeds
– No competition of
weeds and the
Soybean Crop
Results in
better yields
3
Benefits ofBenefits of CHEETAHCHEETAH
20. 1. Ease of application – Applied after the crop has emerged
2. Longer duration of Control – 45-50 days
3. Green triangle product – Safe to mammals
4. Can be used in crops like Soybean, Groundnut, Peas, Black
gram, Green gram, Cluster beans, Red gram
5. Safe for the follow up crops
Other benefits ofOther benefits of CHEETAHCHEETAH
29. For an AcreFor an Acre
300 ml CHEETAH
300 grams of Cyboost
225 ml of Cyspread
Water Volume – 150
litres per acre
CHEETAH
Stock Solution Preparation
30. Useful for small land holdings –
2-3 acres of land in a day
Useful for small land holdings
– 8-10 acres of land in a day
Useful for small farmers Useful for medium land holdings
CHEETAH- Application Techniques
Knap-Sack Pump Double Knap-Sack Sprayer
31. One acre sprayed in 25-30
minutes
Useful for big farmers
Tractor Sprayer Tractor Mounted Sprayer
One acre sprayed in around 40
minutes
Useful for big farmers
CHEETAH- Application Techniques
32. Spray Time – When BLW’s are at 2-3 leaf stage or grasses at
2-3 inch height
Moisture in the fields is utmost important
Use of Flat fan or Flood jet nozzles
No showers for atleast 1 hour after application
CHEETAH- Application Timing