Band Spraying
Band spraying allows us to apply resources more efficiently on crops grown in rows. By applying resources only on or between crop rows, large savings can easily be achieved. In addition, we prevent unnecessary stress on the crops and optimize yields. For successful row spraying, it is essential to hold the nozzles precisely and stably above the plant rows. The Agrifac self-propelled sprayer, with its stability, is the machine of choice for this.
What is band spraying?
Band spraying is the spraying of a crop grown in rows. By spraying only a row/strip large savings can be achieved relatively easy. Row spraying occurs when the crop is not yet in ”full canopy” or in other words the soil is not yet fully covered by the crop biomass. In these crop stages it is possible to apply band spraying, band spraying can be devided into 2 applications:
- Band spraying on top of the crop.
Fungicide, herbicide or insecticide applications. Such as aphids in potatoes. - Band spraying between the crop.
Herbicide applications
What is band spraying?
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Why band spraying with a sprayer and not in combination with a hoeing machine?
Capacity
The working width of a hoe is usually limited to the working width of the seeder. Usually ranging from 3 to 6 metres. The working speed is between 2 and 10 km/h. In contrast, the capacity of a band sprayer is much higher, allowing as much spraying as possible in the most optimal conditions.
Timing
Hoeing is done in sunny weather where the soil should not be too moist. Under these conditions, the best hoeing results are achieved and the roots are achieved and the roots the hoeed weeds dry out fastest. In contrast, the optimum spraying conditions are inmoderate weather conditions, and te moist soil is important for soil herbicides to work properly.
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Choosing the right drift reduction solutions enable farmers to reduce inputs by up to 20%.
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TASK MAP SPRAYING – SAVE UP TO 70%
The savings on inputs are even greater when selecting spraying solutions based on applied maps usage. The savings range between 20% on fertilizers and up to 70% on other applications.
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SAVE UP TO 90% WITH CAMERA SPOT SPRAYING
Spot spraying before seeding and after harvest can achieve even higher savings. Our customers attain savings up to 95%, year after year.
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SAVE UP TO 40% WITH BAND SPRAYING
Spray directly on the row or between the row and reduce inputs.
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REDUCE TIME AND FUEL COSTS BY 25%
Agrifac machines have extremely low fuel consumption. Besides the fuel savings, more than 60% of our customers use boom widths of 160ft, enabling them to reduce time and fuel costs up to 25%.
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