What to be considered when you buy a sprayer: the SPISE advice

Abstract

Since the publication of European Directive (2009/127/EC), environmental requirements for new orchard sprayers are mandatory. Only equipment which has successfully accomplish the specifications can be placed into the EU market. For this purpose, the new harmonized ISO 16119 series represents an interesting tool to fulfil the requirements. However, not all the sprayers placed in the marked after the publication of the Directive are in line with it. SPISE community has developed a practical guideline in order to guarantee a clear and universal dissemination among farmers and other stakeholders about the main requirements to be accomplished by the sprayers.