Pesticide Application Methods
Pesticide Application Methods

Author: G. A. Matthews

Publisher: Longman Scientific and Technical

Published: 1992-01-01

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 9780582409057

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The second edition of Pesticide Application Methods has been fully revised to provide up–to–date information on the different types of application techniques and how they should be used to ensure efficient and effective pesticide control, thus reducing environmental impacts. Detailed information is provided on the role of chemical control in crop protection, discussing targets, formulations and droplets, spray quality and the choice of nozzles, improvements in the design of new equipment and safety precautions and maintenance issues.

Pesticide Application Methods
Pesticide Application Methods

Author: G. A. Matthews

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1992-08-04

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 9780470218181

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Offers comprehensive coverage on methods of actually improving pesticide application, focusing on the need for better timing of techniques in relation to pest attacks so that chemical control can be integrated with other methods. Describes diverse types of machinery available, their use and maintenance as well as safety precautions and how to select machinery most suited to one's needs. Also discusses the formulation of pesticides, new controlled droplet application, nozzles, aerial methods and much more.

Technology in Agriculture
Technology in Agriculture

Author: Fiaz Ahmad

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2021-10-13

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 1838819215

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Food security is one of the primary themes of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this regard, agricultural engineering is considered the backbone of agriculture, and agricultural mechanization is considered a helpful way to enhance crop yield and farmers’ profitability. Technology in Agriculture presents research in the field of agricultural engineering technologies and applications in agricultural equipment engineering, biosystem engineering, energy systems engineering, and computers in agriculture. It provides an overview of recent advancements in agricultural engineering and examines key aspects of emerging technologies and their applications. In addition, the book explores modern methodologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for agricultural mechanization.

Application Of Pesticides To Crops
Application Of Pesticides To Crops

Author: Graham A Matthews

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 1999-11-10

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 1911298127

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Pesticides continue to provide an important tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programmes. Hitherto IPM programmes have had a strong bias towards insect control, but farmers need to control weeds, plant pathogens and other pest problems.This book follows the author's successful “pesticide application methods” by relating the equipment needs to the overall pest control requirement of major crops. It outlines the pest problems against which farmers are using pesticides and focusses on the details of the application techniques they need to optimise pesticide use.Much attention is now being given to genetically modified crops, but these do not necessarily avoid the use of pesticides. Some are engineered to be resistant to certain herbicides, so the use of these herbicides will still require careful application in order to minimise environmental side effects. Similarly, crops engineered for resistance to certain insect pest species may remain susceptible to other pests, thus emphasising the need for crop monitoring and careful use of any chemicals to avoid disrupting biological control.