Grower awareness of conditions when applying pesticide this summer is vital as seasonal challenges and wet weather are set to prompt weed growth.
Grain Producers Australia is reminding growers planning their summer weed control to be alert, vigilant and proactive and avoid spray drift damage.
This reminder comes with shared sentiments from Cotton Australia, who have previously joined forces to share advice and protect producers and industry.
Australian Rural & Regional News reported that there had been instances of spray drift already this month.
GPA Northern Region Grower Director and AgForce Grains President, Brendan Taylor, said Australian grain producers needed to ensure they were on the job, working proactively with best-practice and spray drift management strategies, to avoid causing negative consequences.
“Having a spray plan, ensuring you have the most appropriate spray nozzles in place before you start spraying, keeping a close eye on weather conditions, communicating with neighbours, and good record keeping, helps to protect you and those around you, from potential crop damage and losses,” he said.
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