Developments in pesticide application for the small-scale farmer in the tropics
- 1 June 1981
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Outlook on Agriculture
- Vol. 10 (7) , 345-349
- https://doi.org/10.1177/003072708101000708
Abstract
Hydraulic sprayers, which have reached a high degree of sophistication, have long been seen as inappropriate for use in many countries where crops are most at risk from pest, disease and weed competition. ULV application by spinning-disc sprayer may have overcome problems of inadequate water supply, but, for many, costs are still too high. Recent developments in electrostatic sprayers could remove this final constraint to adequate crop protection for the peasant farmer.Keywords
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