Farm Table says:
This comprehensive Spray Application GrowNotes™ manual from GRDC has 23 modules as well as a ‘water flush’ calculator. Each module also includes videos.
The modules are:
- GrowNotes Spray Application Manual – Introduction (PDF 4.2 MB)
- water-flush-for-residuals-calculator.xlsx.xlsx (XLSX 13.9 KB)Use this calculator with residual herbicides that may be left in the tank at the end of a job
- Module 1: The need for planning (PDF 906.6 KB)A spray operator’s perspective
- Module 2: Product requirements (PDF 1.4 MB)Thinking about how spray products work and factors that can affect their performance
- Module 3: Nozzle design and function (PDF 1.2 MB)How nozzle choice impacts on spray application
- Module 4: Drift management strategies (PDF 1.5 MB)Minimising and managing spray drift risk
- Module 5: Spray plans (PDF 766.6 KB)Planning for how each product needs to be applied
- Module 6: Pre-operational checks (PDF 2.1 MB)Keeping everything running smoothly
- Module 7: Mixing and decontamination (PDF 1.0 MB)Avoiding potential problems
- Module 8: Calibration of the spray system (PDF 1.4 MB)Ensuring accuracy
- Module 9: Mixing, filling and transfer systems (PDF 1.8 MB)Techniques and tips to increase efficiency
- Module 10: Weather monitoring for spraying operations (PDF 5.7 MB)How to assess if conditions are suitable for spraying
- Module 11: Pumps, plumbing and components (PDF 2.7 MB)How they can work together
- Module 12: GPS systems (PDF 831.2 KB)The options available for GPS systems
- Module 13: Rate-controller functions and settings (PDF 1.1 MB)Getting the best out of the functions available
- Module 14: Boom stability and height control (PDF 2.4 MB)The importance of design and control
- Module 15: Weight, balance and tyres (PDF 1.6 MB)Impact on sprayer performance and safety
- Module 16: Overview of the spraying systems available (PDF 1.2 MB)Strengths and limitations
- Module 17: Pulse width modulation systems (PDF 738.5 KB)How they work and set-up considerations
- Module 18: Single line and multi-step systems (PDF 1003.5 KB)How they work and set-up considerations
- Module 19: Shielded sprayers (PDF 2.0 MB)Practical issues and set-up considerations
- Module 20: Target-selectable sprayers (PDF 1.6 MB)How they work and set-up considerations
- Module 21: Assessing spray deposits (PDF 2.0 MB)A way to improve spray applications
- Module 22: Intergration of the sprayer with other farm equipment (PDF 974.3 KB)Tyre centres, equipment widths and spacings
- Module 23: Upgrading the sprayer (PDF 1.9 MB)Questions to ask before proceeding
