GrowNotes

Spray application manual

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Published: 24 Jan 2025

The 'GrowNotes™ - Spray application manual for grain growers' provides information on how various spraying systems and components work, along with those factors that the operator should consider, to ensure the sprayer is operating to its full potential. It covers planning your spray operations, preparing for spraying, spraying system components and set-up, available spraying system options and operational considerations, and review and planning for future sprayer system needs.

  1. About the manual

    The GrowNotes spray application manual helps growers to plan and carry out effective spray operations

  2. Before you spray

    Modules 1–5: Things to think about when planning your spraying operations

  3. Preparing for spraying

    Modules 6–10: Checks, accuracy and efficiency

  4. Spraying system components and set up

    Modules 11–15: Major components and set-up considerations

  5. Selecting a spraying system

    Modules 16–20: Options available and operational considerations

  6. Review and planning for the future

    Modules 21–23: Improving spray operations for the future

Disclaimer

Any recommendations, suggestions or opinions contained in this publication do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). No person should act on the basis of the contents of this publication without first obtaining specific, independent professional advice.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation may identify products by proprietary or trade names to help readers identify particular types of products. We do not endorse or recommend the products of any manufacturer referred to. Other products may perform as well as or better than those specifically referred to. The GRDC will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred or arising by reason of any person using or relying on the information in this publication.

Caution: Research on Unregistered Agricultural Chemical Use

Any research with unregistered agricultural chemicals or of unregistered products reported in this document does not constitute a recommendation for that particular use by the authors or the author’s organisations. All agricultural chemical applications must accord with the currently registered label for that particular pesticide, crop, pest and region.

Region: National

Region: National