Project Bluewater is an on-ground initiative working to improve pesticide use efficiency in the Mackay-Whitsunday and Lower Burdekin region. Throughout 2019 and 2020, specialist Farmacist agronomists have been working with over 140 farms to support sugarcane growers in their chemical choice and application strategies.

 

The project involves:

• Tailored, spatially mapped, whole farm pesticide management plans

• Spray rig assessment and calibrations

• Advanced spray application and pesticides workshops

• Support with pesticide application data recording, to comply with legal requirements

• Grower driven field trials

• Substantial boom upgrades and weather monitoring equipment

• Agronomic advice for duration of project

• Nozzle upgrades and spray water quality analysis

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