We are pleased to share insights from a recent collaboration involving teams from AGCO, AAMS, and Oxford Laser, aimed at enhancing our understanding of spray drift potential through a novel assessment methodology.
Located at the AGCO facility in the Netherlands, this joint effort focused on evaluating the use of the Oxford Laser P15+ Droplet Sizer in conjunction with a Fendt self-propelled sprayer. Notably, two sprayers were employed, one of which included an installation of the MagrowTec technology.
Preliminary observations indicate a reduction in the elapsed time for droplet detection following the passage of the MagrowTec-equipped sprayer’s boom, suggesting a potential decrease in airborne droplets and thus, drift potential. This aligns with MagrowTec’s own evaluations of their TCT-accredited technology.
The accompanying video provides a taste of the collaborative process, including methodological approaches and resultant data analysis.
Moving forward, the team at the MagrowTec Agricultural Research Centre (MARC), situated near Cirencester in the UK, looks forward to ongoing collaboration with Oxford Lasers and AAMS. Together, we aspire to refine this methodology utilizing the P15+ VisiSize and MagrowTec’s 10m track sprayer and static spray system.
