Sep. 9, 2026 |
Condensed training for owner/operators with a focus on stonefruit (apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums)
David Manktelow – New Zealand’s leading expert on spray technology – will lead a session targeted at spray operators and orchard managers responsible for planning and executing crop protection sprays. He has been sponsored by the A Lighter Touch programme and will be joined by Summerfruit NZ Technical Manager, Sean Gresham.
The main topics covered will be:
· Nozzle selection and droplet size – balancing drift risk and coverage
· Adjusting for row spacing and tree height with different sprayers and controllers
· Sprayer maintenance and troubleshooting
· Adjuvants, surfactants and chemical loading
· Evaluating spray coverage – water sensitive papers, visual assessment, drift avoidance
· Matching volume to target – dormant vs flowering vs pre harvest | PGRs and nutrients vs systemic fungicides vs protectants
· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safety, and accurate filling.
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