The future demand for an inspection of more advanced features on pesticide application equipment

Abstract

Modern sprayers have a long list of advanced features, which are not proven in the in-use inspection. This optional equipment makes the application safer for the operator and the environment. But is it necessary to test these features if these are on the sprayer or is it enough to make a note in the inspection report.
The presentation gives a short overview about some of the advanced solutions and rise questions what else could be required. The focus is here on horizontal boom sprayers as in this segment the more advanced pesticide application equipment (PAE) is used. But also bush and tree crop sprayer could use certain equipment.
The presentation shows that there will be always a demand for adaptation of the EU directive and also the consultant work of the SPISE group is important for a safer crop care in the future.