Key Takeaways
- Vive Crop Protection has received Canadian registration for Phobos FC360, a new foliar fungicide.
- The product utilizes Allosperse Delivery Technology to improve leaf surface distribution and rain fastness.
- Phobos FC360 is labeled for use on major crops, including canola, wheat, barley, pulses, and blueberries.
- 2025 field trials demonstrated that the fungicide matches or exceeds industry standards for yield and disease suppression.
New Fungicide Solutions from Vive Crop Protection
Vive Crop Protection has officially announced the Canadian registration of Phobos FC360, a next-generation foliar fungicide. Containing Prothioconazole, a Group 3 fungicide, the product is designed to provide disease protection for a variety of Canadian crops, such as spring and winter wheat, canola, barley, and chickpeas. This registration expands the portfolio of specialized crop inputs available to growers across diverse Canadian agricultural regions.
Advanced Delivery Technology by Vive Crop Protection
A central feature of the new fungicide is the Allosperse Delivery Technology developed by the company. This technology allows Phobos FC360 to remain compatible with liquid fertilizers, micronutrients, and other tank-mix components. Unlike some traditional formulations that may clump or ridge on the leaf, this delivery system ensures uniform distribution. The formulation is specifically engineered to reduce rain wash-off, intended to provide consistent performance even under unpredictable weather conditions.
Performance Results and Yield Protection
Data from 2025 Canadian trials indicates that the new offering from Vive Crop Protection performs competitively against established industry standards. In canola trials across Manitoba, the product showed consistent control of Sclerotinia stem rot. In Ontario and Manitoba wheat trials, it demonstrated strong suppression of Fusarium Head Blight and foliar diseases like Septoria and leaf rust, maintaining low DON levels and protecting overall yield potential.
Strategic Vision of Vive Crop Protection
The launch of Phobos FC360 aligns with the broader mission of the company to simplify spray programs for farmers while maintaining efficacy. Wade Clarke, National Business Development Manager for Canada at Vive Crop Protection, noted that the product's primary advantage lies in its ease of use and retention on the plant.
“Canadian growers are looking for solutions that deliver consistent disease control without adding complexity to their spray programs,” said Clarke. “Phobos FC360 brings a clear application advantage, stronger on-leaf retention, even coverage, and proven performance across Canada.”
Darren Anderson, CEO of Vive Crop Protection, reiterated the company's focus on the Canadian market: “The registration of Phobos FC360 marks another step in Vive's commitment to delivering advanced solutions for Canadian agriculture. Canadian growers need products that perform consistently and Phobos FC360 is designed to do just that.”
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