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Robust in the face of septoria and rusts, the coformulation of the novel Inatreq™ active molecule in combination with prothioconazole is optimised by Corteva Agriscience’s patented i-Q4™ formulation.
The result is a unique fungicide with no cross resistance to other chemistries, enhanced spray retention, and the ultimate in coverage, penetration and uptake.
Univoq provides lasting protection for your crop, laying the foundations for higher yields.
For 2025, Corteva’s best practice application advice will enable growers to benefit from the unique and outstanding performance of products containing Inatreq with confidence.
LATEST NEWS AND UDPATES
12 May 2025: Don't be tempted to cut T2 fungicide rates in dry weather
With the current dry conditions, it may be tempting to reduce T2 fungicide rates. However, please consider the following before making any changes:
🟢 The T2 application is to protect key yield building leaves for the next 4 to 8 weeks – is it going to remain dry during that period?
🟢 Not all diseases are wet weather diseases, so maintain rates for the control of septoria AND rusts.
🟢 If the flag leaf has emerged early, the T2 application might now need to last 1 week longer than you’d anticipated.
🟢 Crop potential is generally good. Don’t risk missing out on the yield potential in your crop by cutting corners on protection at this critical timing.
Univoq™ at 1.25L/ha at T2 has been a consistently good performer since launch in both wet and dry seasons.
As cereal growers begin to plan their cereal fungicide programmes for 2025, Corteva Agriscience has sought the views of industry experts over the potential in this year’s crop, market conditions, product efficacy and anti-resistance strategies.
In this video, we hear from six independent experts in relation to wheat yield potential and disease control.
Corteva would like to thank all the contributors featured in this video who volunteered their time and provided expert opinions to support growers’ decisions for their 2025 fungicide programmes.
Corteva cereal fungicides containing Inatreq™ active:
Univoq™
Peqtiga™
Questar™
Peacoq™
Aquino™
Apaveq™
Inconiq™
Poquet™
This season growers will be really looking at the cost of their programme and how much of a return they are likely to get from their investment, and Univoq should have a leading role to play. For many years in our trials it consistently shows excellent disease control which transfers into a yield uplift.
For example, in years like 2023 where a dry June saw disease stopped in its tracks following T2 applications, Univoq still added around 0.3t/ha over its currently available competitors. In wetter years where the pressure is on to keep flag leaves clean, this yield advantage can reach up to 0.7t/ha. Read the full article here.
This season growers will be really looking at the cost of their programme and how much of a return they are likely to get from their investment, and Univoq should have a leading role to play. For many years in our trials it consistently shows excellent disease control which transfers into a yield uplift.
For example, in years like 2023 where a dry June saw disease stopped in its tracks following T2 applications, Univoq still added around 0.3t/ha over its currently available competitors. In wetter years where the pressure is on to keep flag leaves clean, this yield advantage can reach up to 0.7t/ha. Read the full article here.
Northamptonshire-based Andrew Mahon has used Univoq for five seasons running. He grows 350ha of wheat and last year used Univoq across 300ha.
Andrew applied Univoq at a rate of 1.25l/ha on 18 May 2023. “We went on the early side, but there was a weather window. We were happy with Univoq’s performance, particularly from a rust and septoria perspective,” he adds. “It did what it said on the tin.”
Northamptonshire-based Andrew Mahon has used Univoq for five seasons running. He grows 350ha of wheat and last year used Univoq across 300ha.
Andrew applied Univoq at a rate of 1.25l/ha on 18 May 2023. “We went on the early side, but there was a weather window. We were happy with Univoq’s performance, particularly from a rust and septoria perspective,” he adds. “It did what it said on the tin.”
“Using Univoq was a decision I made with my agronomist as to what would give us the most bang for our buck. It was one of the top-performing products and definitely the most competitively priced. When we applied it there wasn’t much disease to clear up, so the Univoq just quietly got on with its job and the crop stayed green. Yields were good – there are so many variables you don’t know if it’s down to any one thing in particular, but if you’ve kept it green you know it’s going to be alright.”
“Using Univoq was a decision I made with my agronomist as to what would give us the most bang for our buck. It was one of the top-performing products and definitely the most competitively priced. When we applied it there wasn’t much disease to clear up, so the Univoq just quietly got on with its job and the crop stayed green. Yields were good – there are so many variables you don’t know if it’s down to any one thing in particular, but if you’ve kept it green you know it’s going to be alright.”
A Cotswolds farmer who has had no septoria on his farm since applying Univoq is “100% sure” he will continue to use it in the future.
Jim Organ, who farms 650 acres near Bourton on the Water, has applied the fungicide, which contains Inatreq active, to his winter wheat crop for the past two years.
“My agronomist said it’s the best septoria cure on the market, so that’s why we went with it,” Jim says. Read the full article here.
A Cotswolds farmer who has had no septoria on his farm since applying Univoq is “100% sure” he will continue to use it in the future.
Jim Organ, who farms 650 acres near Bourton on the Water, has applied the fungicide, which contains Inatreq active, to his winter wheat crop for the past two years.
“My agronomist said it’s the best septoria cure on the market, so that’s why we went with it,” Jim says. Read the full article here.
Alex Sherwood grows up to 300 acres of wheat every year and applied Univoq on his agronomist’s advice.
“It performed very well,” Alex says. “I didn’t notice any disease when we applied it, so it was used more as a precaution than anything else.
“I would definitely use it again and would recommend it to other farmers,” Alex says. “I would also stick to the same rates and timings.” Read the article in full here.
Alex Sherwood grows up to 300 acres of wheat every year and applied Univoq on his agronomist’s advice.
“It performed very well,” Alex says. “I didn’t notice any disease when we applied it, so it was used more as a precaution than anything else.
“I would definitely use it again and would recommend it to other farmers,” Alex says. “I would also stick to the same rates and timings.” Read the article in full here.
"We have been using Univoq for the past three seasons. The disease control and the cost of the product fit well into our programme. We have been using it at T2 but in 2024 used some at T1 on certain varieties."
Adrian Joynt
Apley Home Farm, Shropshire
"I was involved in trials of Univoq before it launched and have been using the chemistry across the whole farm ever since. I know it's reliable on disease and my agronomist advises that it's the most cost-effective solution for septoria control."
Carl Clayton
Intake Farm, Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
Corteva cereal fungicides containing Inatreq™ active registered for use in the UK:
Univoq™ | Peqtiga™ | Questar™ | Peacoq™ | Aquino™ | Apaveq™ | Inconiq™ | Poquet™
How long have we been reliant on the same modes of action and the impact this has on resistance? And, what can be done about the situation without adding cost? Find out more in this short video.
The unique design of the Univoq bottle improves production sustainability by minimising operator exposure, allowing easy product pouring, total emptying and rinsing, and is easier to recycle.
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The lifecycle of Septoria is illustrated in detail, presenting the steps essential to infection, growth and reproduction. You’ll also gain an understanding of Inatreq™ active as a vital solution for managing Septoria.
USE PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS SAFELY. Always read the label and product information before use. For further information including warning phrases and symbols refer to label.
Inatreq™ active contains fenpicoxamid.