The product combines a low-dose Imazapyr seed coating applied to Imazapyrresistant (IR) maize seed. Small quantities of Imazapyr (as little as 30 g/ha) act before or at the time of Striga attachment to the maize root and so prevent the phytotoxic eff ect of Striga on the maize plant, thus enabling the plant to grow to its full potential. Additionally, Imazapyr that is not absorbed by the maize seedling diff uses into the surrounding soil and kills ungerminated Striga seeds. This technology for controlling Striga is referred to as STRIGAWAY® technology. The low-dose herbicide seed dressing used in the STRIGAWAY® technology controls Striga without impacting sensitive intercrops when planted 10cm away from the maize hills. This allows smallholder farmers who practice intercropping to incorporate this technology in their farming systems. In deployment of Striga management technologies, AATF encourages farmers to incorporate soil fertility practices such as use of legume rotation and intercrops and fertiliser additions to replenish soil nutrients and optimise crop yields.