Pesticide application continues to develop as the issue of environmental contamination and pesticide residues in fresh produce remain high on the political agenda.
Modern farming practices rely on accurate and timely pesticide application to achieve the required control of weeds, pests and diseases with the minimum dose possible.
Developments in DRT (drift reducing technology) such as venturi nozzles and air assistance are recent examples. Boom design and suspension have also been developed in recent years with the move towards larger sprayers and faster forward speeds.
Invited speakers include:
Robert Willey (Househam Sprayers)
Mark James (John Deere)
Tom Robinson (Syngenta Crop Protection)
Stephen Kately (Billericay)
Tom Bals (Micron Sprayers)
Key topic areas for sessions include:
- Spray control systems
- Guidance, steering & patch spraying & variability rate applications (GPS)
- Equipment for targeted application of liquid, granules and pellets
- Monitoring sprayers in field conditions
- Nozzles for targeted application
- Water Framework Directive
Papers will be published as 1-page Abstracts and will be available at the conference. Please send your offer to the AAB office. (Email to Rebecca@aab.org.uk; Fax +44 (0)1789 470234). Alternatively, you can submit an offer online, giving the title of the paper, authors, affiliations and a short synopsis of your paper. Click on ABSTRACTS in the left hand column of the AAB home page, then click on the conference title. You can register your email and, after being sent a password, can upload your offer. Please indicate whether your offer is for a platform presentation or a poster. Please ensure your pop up blocker is off, otherwise the Abstract may not upload properly.
There will be a machinery demonstration during the afternoon of the workshop. For further details contact either Carol Millman (02476 574998; Email: Carol@aab.org.uk) or Paul Miller (Email: Paul.Miller@thearablegroup.com)
The Olde Barn Hotel is situated about a mile off the A1, 8 miles north of Grantham. Click on the hotel to find out full details about the hotel.
Conference registration fees are as follows:
AAB Members £65; AAB Retired Members £55; AAB Student Members £45.00
Non Members £110; Student Non Members £65
An administration fee of £25 will be made on all cancellations. No cancellations after 7 October. 
