Why is there so much conflicting advice about pre-emergence application?
This will probably be my last post on this topic (for this year anyway) and I just thought it would be worth having a look at some of the...
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clarebutlerellis
- Sep 2, 2019
- 4 min
How do I comply with the law for pre-emergence sprays?
If you have water bodies near your fields, there are likely to be some restrictions on the way you can spray pre-emergence herbicides....
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clarebutlerellis
- Aug 27, 2019
- 2 min
Does angling the spray help with pre-emergence applications?
There have been many recommendations for angling pre-emergence sprays in recent years, but I am not sure that the value of angling sprays...
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clarebutlerellis
- Aug 20, 2019
- 3 min
What's the best nozzle for pre-emergence herbicides?
As ever, there is no single, simple answer to this question, as you need to take account of your own circumstances. I am also very wary...
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clarebutlerellis
- Aug 15, 2019
- 3 min
How should I apply pre-emergence herbicides?
As we are approaching the season for pre-emergence applications, it seems timely to have a look at how best to apply these, both for...
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clarebutlerellis
- Jul 25, 2019
- 2 min
Can using a drift-reducing nozzle improve coverage?
I have seen sooo many statements in adverts, articles in the popular press, and social medial posts suggesting that drift-reducing...
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clarebutlerellis
- Jul 12, 2019
- 2 min
Can adjuvants reduce drift?
Yes, but their ability to do this is very unpredictable, which is one of the reasons why adjuvants cannot be given star ratings in the...
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clarebutlerellis
- Jun 27, 2019
- 2 min
Why and when should I control drift?
Why? Easy. To protect the environment and people. To make sure you don’t damage a neighbouring crop. To minimise the chances of the...
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clarebutlerellis
- Jun 24, 2019
- 1 min
The delights of blogging
I was really chuffed that people read what I wrote last week, but then slightly baffled to be contacted by quite a few who want to...
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clarebutlerellis
- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
What you need to know about spray drift
There are many articles, tweets, opinions and pronouncements about drift and how to control it. Not all of these are true, and many...
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