Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys

Working to eradicate Spray Drift in the Riverina

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Stop Off-Target Spraying Groups across #NSW aim to educate, inform & enable better pesticide spray practices to ensure #sustainable cropping & safer communities. Check out our website for a wide range of resources supporting safer spraying techniques🚜https://t.co/zaE9PrPiLI

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

You also need turbulence to drive the spray drops down to the target.

Gordon Cumming (GRDC) tells you why
👉 https://t.co/zrF82DJseG

Image: Nicola Cottee

#SOS_NSW #spraydrift #agriculture

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

We are advancing our knowledge of what increases our risk of spray drift all the time.

A difference in temperature is not the full story for hazardous inversions.

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @CWFS_Condo @IRECNSW

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

When it comes to pesticide spraying "the label is the law!"

Know your local hazardous inversion and weather conditions as well.

If conditions change stop spraying.

It’s that simple!

#SOS_NSW

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @IRECNSW @CWFS_Condo

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Do you know the 5 commandments of best practice spray application?

Having the 5 commandments in your tool kit will help you to reduce the risk of creating spray drift.

Explore more resources here 👉https://t.co/LHKC3zjORI

@IRECNSW @CWFS_Condo @SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Check out https://t.co/zaE9PrPiLI for more information on on-farm weather monitoring.
#SOS_NSW
Image: Croplands

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @IRECNSW @CWFS_Condo

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Weather forecasts are good for planning but nothing beats monitoring of local weather conditions during the operations. There are a lot of cost-effective options available for spray applicators.

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

A green light from #WAND is not a ‘licence to spray.’

Checking in-field weather conditions gets the best results, saves money and reduces stress for you.

Factor it into your planning today.

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @IRECNSW @CWFS_Condo @IRECNSW

#SOS_NSW

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

We have learned from #WAND that hazardous inversions can occur at any time, night or day.

Don’t panic though.

Be a part of the majority this season and register for #WAND today👉 https://t.co/NiTJpGtAPI

#SOS_NSW

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @CWFS_Condo @IRECNSW

Pic: GoannaAg

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

We have learned from #WAND that hazardous inversions can occur at any time, night or day.

Don’t panic though.

Be a part of the majority this season and register for #WAND today
👉 https://t.co/NiTJpGtAPI

#SOS_NSW

Photo: GoannaAg

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

132 farms across the cropping areas of NSW were visited by the EPA this year to check spray records.

No records fully complied and 50 regulatory notices were issued.

Lessen the stress for yourself, make sure you are ready at all times!

It’s good business!

#SOS_NSW

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Are you prepared to manage your spray drift risk this season?

Lessen the stress for yourself today and don’t spray during hazardous inversion conditions.

Register for the FREE inversion tower service 👉https://t.co/NiTJpGtAPI

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @IRECNSW

#SOS_NSW

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

In the past 12 months there was 107,000 ha affected by spray drift equating to $100M of damage to cotton crops alone.

Report spray drift on your property.

👉 131 555
👉 [email protected]

@SOSMacquarie
@IRECNSW
@SOSGwydir

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

SOS NSW, Industry and @NSWEPA are working together to deliver 3 spray drift projects this season.

We can manage spray drift better – together!

Contact your local SOS group and stay informed 👉 https://t.co/vJhp939scW

@SOSGwydir @SOSMacquarie @IRECNSW @mungindicrop

#SOS_NSW

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Most recently he secured funding for 3 vital spray drift projects this coming season & organised a presence for SOS NSW at the successful @WeedSmartAU forum in Dubbo. RIP Tony- you will be greatly missed. @sosbalonne @Paul_WeedSmart

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

#SOSNSW is saddened to announce the passing of SOS founder & driver Tony McAlary last Thursday. Tony was the figure head of the SOS movement & was instrumental in raising the issue of off target spray drift within his community & ag communities across NSW @SOSMacquarie @SOSGwydir

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Tony was a tireless advocate for making our ag industries better &happily dedicated many volunteer hours to his passion on behalf of those involved across all ag industries & communities.

[Stop Off-target Spraying-Riverina Valleys @SOSRiverina]

Farmers & pesticide users in Carrathool, Griffith, Coly & Leeton may receive a visit from EPA this week as part of targeted education/compliance campaign aimed at proper pesticide use. More info https://t.co/Z48zxC4UVi & https://t.co/rm9YLzLygw @agrobaz @kevin_kelpiecp

[SOS Gwydir @SOSGwydir]

Stop Off-Target Spraying (SOS) Groups across NSW & QLD aim to educate, inform & enable better pesticide spray practices to ensure #sustainable cropping & safer communities.
Check out our website for a range of resources supporting safer spraying techniques https://t.co/DRJuXzhShs

[SOS Gwydir @SOSGwydir]

Spray drift incidents are up 📈

Do you know the five commandments of best practice spray application?

Use the commandments when preparing to spray to reduce the negative effects of off target spraying.

Explore more resources here 👉 https://t.co/jOMURIM8vF