Drift reducing devices ("Verlustmindernde Geräte") are listed since 1993 by the JKI (Julius KÜHN Institute). Until 1999 only devices that reduced drift by minimum 90% could be listed. Since 2000 the drift reducing categories "50%" and "75%" were introduced. This allowed for more differentiated use instructions in agriculture.
Simple measures such as injection nozzles provide drift reduction potential of more than 50%. Nozzle and application device producers have developed a series of drift reducing devices that have been listed in drift reduction categories 50%, 75%, 90% and 95%. To date more than 590 listings have been performed.
Maximum driving speed
According to Good Agricultural Practice, maximum driving speed ranges from 6-8 km/h. 8 km/h maximum for field crops and 6 km/h in orchards (in line with GAP, personal communication JKI).
Simple measures such as injection nozzles provide drift reduction potential of more than 50%. Nozzle and application device producers have developed a series of drift reducing devices that have been listed in drift reduction categories 50%, 75%, 90% and 95%. To date more than 590 listings have been performed.
Maximum driving speed
According to Good Agricultural Practice, maximum driving speed ranges from 6-8 km/h. 8 km/h maximum for field crops and 6 km/h in orchards (in line with GAP, personal communication JKI).
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