NGN GRDC Northern Region Industry Spray Day Initiative
Investment
NGN GRDC Northern Region Industry Spray Day Initiative
- Project start date:
- 31/03/2022
- Project end date:
- 20/11/2024
- Crop type:
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- All Crops
- Organisation
- INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS AUSTRALIA NETWORK PTY. LIMITED(ICAN Pty Ltd)
- Region:
- North
- Project status
-
Active
GRDC News
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16 Jun 2024
Having the time to be proactive is one of the challenges when managing weeds for...
Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how
10 Oct 2023
Technical innovations and region-specific constraints have combined to create a need for local workshops on...
Smarter glyphosate use improves its effectiveness
20 Nov 2022
A weed management specialist says now is the time to revise your summer and autumn...
New spray technology and stewardship on show...
22 Aug 2022
New technology and the concept of an industry social licence has changed the way grain...
Resources

Managing spray variation - GRDC
This fact sheet is about maintaining spray quality when there are variations in spraying speed. It discusses the benefits and applications of different spraying systems.

Spray mixing requirements - GRDC
The order in which you mix chemicals is very important. This fact sheet shows how to mix products to retain the efficacy and stability of the tank mix.

Spray plans, controller calibration and testing - GRDC
Pre-season sprayer checks and calibration tips for growers to create a spray plan and nozzle spacings for optimum sprayer performance.

Nozzle selection for boom, band and shielded spraying - GRDC
This back pocket guide to selecting nozzles for boom, banded and shielded spraying includes information about nozzle types, steps for nozzle selection and information about sprayer checks and calibration.

Practical tips for spraying - GRDC
This fact sheet provides practical tips to growers for operating a well set up sprayer. It also outlines optimum spray conditions to avoid spray drift.

Weed control in sprayer wheel tracks - GRDC
Poor spray application and excessive dust affect weed control in sprayer wheel tracks. This fact sheet shows how to improve weed control in wheel tracks during summer fallow spraying.
GRDC standard nozzle selection guides - GRDC
Nozzles affect spray quality and spraying efficiency. GRDC has two Standard Nozzle Selection Guides for standard boom sprays to help select the best nozzle for the task: for 50cm nozzle spacing and for 38.1cm (15 inch) nozzle spacing.