spray to protect your crops
Spray to protect your crops
Compiled by J Fuls (Pr Eng) Nozzle designers came up with a nifty idea to prevent double spraying when the sides of the spray path overlap, by designing an uneven spray nozzle. We thank the ARC Institute for Agricultural Engineering in South Africa, who made this article available to[...]
Spray to protect your crops
Compiled by J Fuls (Pr Eng) A lot of design and development goes into sprayer nozzles, since spraying is an exact science. Placing the right amount of chemicals with the right pressure and drop size in the right place is essential to produce healthy crops. This month we look[...]
Spray to protect your crops
Compiled by J Fuls (Pr Eng) Rain is a blessing, but it may also stimulate an overcrowding of weeds between your precious crops. The knapsack sprayer will be your right hand tool when these times arise. It is therefore very important to know how to use it properly. This[...]
Spray to protect your crops
Compiled by J Fuls (Pr Eng) It is always beneficial for a farmer to fully understand how all the tools and devices used on the farm work. First, better understanding means better operation and second, in the event of a breakdown the farmer often has to improvise to fix[...]
Spray to protect your crops
Compiled by J Fuls (Pr Eng) The knapsack sprayer works like a charm on a small farm or when those pesky weeds surrounding your vegetable garden are sticking out their heads. This month we shall look at the finer workings of this incredible tool. We thank the ARC Institute[...]