Arena

Professional crop protection: The Arena herbicide advantage

Managing weed pressure in fodder beet requires precision and selectivity. Arena, developed by F.Meaton Limited (London, UK), offers a robust systemic solution for growers seeking to eliminate competition without compromising crop health. Based on Ethofumesate, a member of the benzofuran family, this herbicide provides both pre-emergence (soil) and post-emergence activity, making it a versatile tool for complex field management.

Key strengths of Arena

The core advantage of Arena lies in its specialized chemical profile. It effectively targets broad-leaved weeds like white goosefoot, redroot pigweed, field pennycress, and cleavers—species that are notorious for choking out young beet crops. By inhibiting cell division in the meristematic tissues of target weeds, Arena provides a long-lasting protective barrier.

• High Selectivity: Designed to prioritize crop safety while delivering potent herbicidal action at rates of 1.0–2.0 L/ha.
• Flexible Application: Can be used as a soil herbicide to prevent germination or as a post-emergence treatment for existing infestations.
• Concentrated Performance: The suspension concentrate formulation ensures superior mixing stability and efficacy in spray tanks.

Operational benefits

Arena is categorized as a Class 3 hazard, ensuring manageable safety protocols during application. With a post-treatment interval of just 1 day, it is an efficient choice for busy agricultural cycles. By choosing Arena, producers gain access to British formulation standards that minimize field risk and maximize yield potential. Whether dealing with common weeds like chickweed or fumitory, this herbicide remains a reliable partner for modern fodder beet cultivation, consistently delivering the field cleanliness required for high-quality animal feed production.