Bumper KE

Bumper CE: Professional Protection for Cereal Crops

In modern agriculture, maintaining the health of winter wheat and barley during the critical growth stages is essential for high yields. Bumper CE, manufactured by Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd (part of the Makhteshim Agan Industries group), is an Israeli-developed systemic fungicide designed to address the most aggressive cereal pathogens.

Field Application and Targeted Control

Farmers rely on Bumper CE primarily for its dual-action efficacy—contact and systemic—provided by the active ingredient, propiconazole. It is the go-to solution for:

• Rust Control: Highly effective against brown, yellow, and stem rust, protecting the flag leaf from premature senescence.
• Leaf Spot Prevention: Successfully manages net blotch in barley and septoria in wheat.
• Common Pathogens: Provides reliable control over powdery mildew and fusarium head blight.

Operational Guidelines for Maximum Efficacy

To optimize field operations, Bumper CE is applied at a rate of 0.5–0.7 liters per hectare. Its emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation ensures stable mixing with other crop protection products. Adhering to the manufacturer's protocol is vital: a maximum of two applications per season is permitted, with a mandatory 30-day pre-harvest interval (PHI) to ensure crop safety and regulatory compliance. As a Class 3 hazard level product, it balances industrial-grade efficacy with standard agricultural handling procedures.