The 'GrowNotes™ - Spray application manual for grain growers' describes how various spraying systems and components work. It also covers factors to consider for optimal sprayer performance.

The manual focuses on improving sprayer output accuracy and the efficiency and safety of spraying operations. It covers: planning your spray operations, preparing for spraying, spraying system components and set-up, available spraying system options and operational considerations. It also includes a review and planning for future sprayer system needs.

The manual comprises 23 modules and a 'water flush for residuals' calculator. Each module includes a series of videos. First published in February 2017, the current edition published in February 2024 includes revisions to Modules 1, 4 and 10. This new HTML version published in January 2025 includes significant changes across many of the Modules.

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Module 1: Planning for spray application

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Module 1 introduces spray application planning from an operator’s perspective

• 1.1: Importance of planning for spray operations
• 1.2: Identify ways of increasing your capacity and efficiency
• 1.3: Maximise your productivity in the paddock
• 1.4: Make use of spray plans and mixing plans
• 1.5: Plan to make the most of good weather conditions
• 1.6: Think about how you will spray each paddock (driving technique)
• 1.7: Monitoring and recording the outcome of all spray jobs
• 1.8: Planning for longer-term goals

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