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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...
clarebutlerellis
Sep 11, 20194 min read
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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....
clarebutlerellis
Sep 2, 20194 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Aug 27, 20192 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Aug 20, 20193 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Aug 15, 20193 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Jul 25, 20192 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Jul 12, 20192 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Jun 27, 20192 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Jun 24, 20191 min read
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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...
clarebutlerellis
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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