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Effective vineyard spraying has become increasingly critical as quality standards tighten. Correct application is essential for high quality grapes and reliable yields. SARDI has commercialised a revolutionary fan-forced spraying system combined with an improved approach known as distance-based calibration. This system targets sprays more effectively and efficiently. A complementary user-friendly spray drift and evaluation kit enables growers to implement measures to ensure excellent crop coverage and minimise drift. The spray products are licensed to Croplands Pty Ltd.
Commercialisation of the New SARDI Fan (.PDF)
Croplands - Quantum Mist Grape Sprayer (.PDF)
Calibration using the Spray Volume Calculator (.PDF)
SARDI has recently licensed a portable, user-friendly tool designed to help irrigators meet the challenge of root zone salnity as they strive to achieve highly efficient water use. Left unchecked, root zone salinity could cost Riverland and Sunraysia industries more than $100M. The product is marketed world-wide under the name of SoluSAMPLER and is being manufactured and distributed by Adelaide-based company, Sentek Sensor Technologies. More information on the SoluSampler.
