To successfully manage weeds, pests or diseases they must be correctly identified. Misidentification leads to incorrect control practices which is costly and often making the problem worse.
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Few would argue that it is more of a challenging task to correctly calibrate a vineyard sprayer than a broadacre sprayer. There is much to consider here but for vineyard application, one can note:
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Harmonising the off-label use of agricultural chemicals in Australia by 2019?   ..

The best safety expression any workplace can have, which uses pesticides and highly values worker health and safety, is that of “Prevention is better than Cure.” ..

Each summer we see the same pattern of chemical trespass onto cotton crops as broadleaf herbicides such as 2,4D are applied onto bare fallows upslope from cotton plantings, leading to significant crop injury and financial loss. ..

In the past, we were always told to worry about strong winds when spraying. We now know that low wind conditions can be as bad or worse. ..

ChemCert hopes you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎅
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Herbicide resistant weeds are now driving the farming system in many areas, reducing crop yields and limiting enterprise options for growers. ..

Most broad-acre growers want the capacity to spray their whole farm within about a ten day period or less if possible. ..

Flaxleaf fleabane (Conyza spp.) and sowthistle (Sonchus spp.) are becoming significant problems in southern and western no-till farming systems.  ..