This section consists of 5 modules. In these modules, spray operators will find things to think about when planning spraying operations. Planning is important to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the spray, while minimising the risk of spray drift.

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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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Module 2: Product requirements

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Module 2 explains how spray products work and factors that affect their performance.

• 2.1: Getting the pesticide to where it works
• 2.2: Landing the droplets
• 2.3: Uptake and translocation of herbicides
• 2.4: Biological effect: how to herbicide kills the plant
• 2.5: Impact of environmental factors on herbicide activity
• 2.6: Avoid mixing tank problems
• 2.7: Herbicide selectivity
• 2.8: Timing of herbicide applications
• 2.9: Summary

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Module 3: Nozzle design and function

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Module 3 explains how nozzle choice impacts on spray application.

• 3.1: Introduction
• 3.2: Nozzle design and function
• 3.3: Properties of the droplet that affect its ability to get to the target and stay on the target
• 3.4: Droplet velocity
• 3.5: Droplet trajectory
• 3.6: Droplet density (mass)
• 3.7: The process of making droplets using hydraulic pressure
• 3.8: Standard or extended range flat fans
• 3.9: Variations on the standard flat-fan nozzle design
• 3.10: Air-induction nozzles
• 3.11: Anvil and hybrid anvil nozzles
• 3.12: Fenceline nozzles and offset nozzles
• 3.13: Streaming nozzles

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Module 4: Managing spray drift risk

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Module 4 explores ways to minimise and manage the risk of spray drift

• 4.1: Introduction
• 4.2: Understanding the terminology used to describe droplet size and drift potential
• 4.3: Drift management strategies: things that the spray operator has the ability to change
• 4.4: Factors that cannot be controlled, but must be managed
• 4.5: Planning spraying operations
• 4.6: Potential losses when damage from spray drift occurs
• 4.7: Summary

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Module 5: Completing a spray plan

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Module 5 will help you to plan for how each spray product will be applied

• 5.1 Importance of the spray plan
• 5.2 Where to start
• 5.3: Things you will need to complete a spray plan
• 5.4: Completing the spray plan
• 5.5: Adjusting the spray plan
• 5.6 Summary

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