A new Spray Assist App is now available in Ireland, which is designed to
help sprayer operators select the most appropriate application techniques in real time.
The app by Syngenta, links to live local weather data, to analyse the factors that influence accurate application and potential risk of spray drift, including wind, rain or frost.
It also suggests techniques to enable sprayer operators to mitigate risks or alter practices.
Significantly, the app can be used with all manufacturers’ agrochemicals by downloading from the app store.
Spray Assist App technology supports decision-making
The development of the app is another example of the potential for digital technology to provide up-to-date decision support solutions.
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on 14 Apr 2021 Syngenta’s early season advice and new spraying app Syngenta s Billy Cotter, outlines his advice for early season weed and disease control and how growers can improve their spray application this year with the help of Syngenta’s new Spray Assist App.
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With winter barley and oats approaching growth 31/32 and wheat at or around growth stage 31, some key applications are either happening or are imminent.
Wild oats
Wild oats that have not already been treated, should get priority.
According to Billy Cotter of Syngenta: “Wild oats are better controlled at earlier growth stages. It is important to get herbicides, like Axial Pro, on to the tillers as well as the main stem before crop shading becomes an issue. Avoid spraying when the wild oats are not growing actively, keep to recommended rates and follow sequencing guidelines around broadleaf herbicides to get best results.”