Common Rice field Invaders
Farmers across India are trapped in a cycle of half measures - partial solutions that waste resources without delivering complete protection
Yield Compromise
Farmers achieve only partial control, leading to consistent yield penalties.
Manual Weeding
Wages up by 40% in five years. Exhausting labor that's increasingly expensive and ultimately insufficient.
Late Intervention
Reacting to weeds after damage has begun means always fighting a losing battle.
Multiple Applications
Repeated treatments that strain budgets without addressing the root problem. Farmers often resort to 2-3 herbicide applications, increasing costs by 1,500-2,000/acre with diminishing returns.
Your Field Deserves A Star
ALTAIR represents a breakthrough in rice herbicide technology, developed by Nissan Chemicals Japan after 8 years of research.
The unique formulation combines two powerful active ingredients that work synergistically to control weeds from germination.
Unlike conventional options, ALTAIR forms a protective barrier in the soil that prevents weed emergence for up to 50 days.
Designed specifically for Indian rice cultivation systems, including direct-seeded rice and transplanted paddy.
THE COMPLETE STAR SOLUTION
The Complete Protection You Deserve
Day One Control:
ALTAIR's active barrier begins working immediately upon application, preventing weed emergence rather than controlling established weeds.
Long-Lasting Protection:
A single application provides 40-50 days of continuous protection, covering the critical crop establishment period.
Labor Savings:
Reduces weeding labor requirements by up to 80%, allowing resources to be deployed more productively.
Yield Improvement:
Field trials show consistent yield increases of 15-20% compared to conventional weed management practices.
Technical Details
While ALTAIR controls most major rice weeds, supplemental strategies may be needed for perennial sedges in heavily infested areas.
Product Name
Altair
Technical Name
Metazosulfuron 33% WG
Crop
Transplanted Rice
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Dosage
160 gm
Packing
80 and 160 gm
Product Category
Herbicides
APPLICATION GUIDE
Your Path to Star Performance
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Optimal timing:
Apply 0-3 days after transplanting or 15-20 days after direct seeding for maximum effectiveness.
Recommended dose:
160g per acre provides optimal performance under most conditions.
Key consideration:
Maintain field moisture for 5-7 days after application to activate the protective barrier.
While ALTAIR controls most major rice weeds, supple mental strategies may be needed for perennial sedges in heavily infested areas.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Proven Across Fields, Certified by Farmers
Over 500 field demonstrations conducted across major rice- rowing states showed consistent weed control exceeding 95%.
More than 10,000 farmers have witnessed ALTAIR's performance firsthand at field days and demonstration events.
Third-party trials confirm ALTAIR outperforms conventional herbicides by providing 30-40% longer control duration.
Weed Control by Altair
Proven Across Fields, Certified by Farmers
Over 500 field demonstrations conducted across major rice-growing states showed consistent weed control exceeding 95%.
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FAQ
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Metazosulfuron 33% WG.
160 gm / Acre.
0-3 days after transplanting. It is always suggested to go for early application for better weed management.
Broadcasting mixed with sand @ 20 kg/ Acre & Spray with minimum 150 ltr water.
Prepare stock solution of Altair with 1 litre water volume and then mix thoroughly with 20 kg of sand and then broadcast uniformly in the field. Keep it for 30 minutes so that it can be dry prior its uniform broadcast in the main field.
Yes
1 -2 inch
Minimum 7-10 days with standing water.
As per the trials conducted across the regions, the weeds Altair can control are Echinochloa colonum/ crusgalli, Cyperus difformis, Cyperus iria, Eclipta alba,Marsilea quadrifolia, Ludwigia parviflora, Monochoria vaginalis.
Paspalum scrobiculatum, Cynodon
Scripus- Green Mix
All the trials were conducted in medium to heavy soil. We have not seen any difference in bio-efficacy in both the conditions.
Upto30 -45 days. We have not seen the re-germination of weeds under proper managed standing water conditions.
No.
Yes. We have seen very good crop vigour in the form of better greenery in Altair treated plot as compared to farmer’s practice.
Altair performance is Good compared to Market standards like Pretilachlor, Pyrazosulfuron, Bensulfuronmethyl + Pretilachlor.
Altair works by inhibiting the activity of Acetolactate synthase (ALS) in plants. It prevents the synthesis of amino acids like valine, leucine, and isoleucine, which are essential for cell formation. This stops cell division in the roots, killing the weed.
No. We have not seen any impact on the succeeding crop in our trials.
Blue.
99 Days.
Single application as a pre-emergence
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