Ei Operator

Essential information for Sprayer Operators

Application Advice

This category can only be viewed by members.

App gives advice on applications

by

A new App is designed to help operators to select the most appropriate techniques for crops, conditions and situations on the go. Developed by Syngenta, Spray Assist links to live local weather data to analyse the factors such as including wind, rain or frost, which influence accurate application and potential risk of spray drift. The […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.

Autumn Avadex application advice

by

In the battle against blackgrass Avadex is playing an increasingly important role, with analysis of trials showing its inclusion increases the percentage control by 16.8% across a wide range of programmes. “For optimum results, however, Avadex 15G granules must be are applied evenly and accurately,” stresses Kuldip Mudhar, from Gowan Crop Protection. It’s also important […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.

Preparation boosts pre-em performance – Part II

by

In the second exclusive EIO application advice video, Syngenta application specialist Scott Cockburn, explains the best techniques to employ when applying pre-emergence herbicides. With increased resistance to post emergence herbicides, there’s never been a more important time to ensure you get your pre-emergence application correct. Before starting any spray regime, it’s a good idea to […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.

Fine tuning to help beat blackgrass

by

Leading spray application specialist, Tom Robinson, combines his own expert advice with guidance from BASF, Bayer, Monsanto and Syngenta to discover how to fine-tune autumn applications to get the best control from their herbicides. Grass weed control in the autumn has become increasingly difficult in recent years, due in no small part to increased herbicide […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.

Get the best from autumn applications – Part I

by

In the first of a series of exclusive EIO application advice videos Syngenta application specialist, Scott Cockburn, explains how to get the most effective weed control when spraying off stale seedbeds prior to drilling. In the face of increasing resistance to selective products, making the best use of stale seedbeds to control weeds with glyphosate […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.

Knapsack Know-How

by

Get a handle on knapsacks Just as for larger applicators, when using hand held sprayers, correct applicator selection and maintenance, along with operator training are all crucial to ensure applications are undertaken efficiently and legally. Operator training All operators must have achieved an appropriate certificate of competence in the use of pesticides. For those using […]
To access this content, you must purchase EiO Membership.