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Adjuvants – Oils, surfactants and other additives for farm chemicals

June 10, 2024
Adjuvants – Oils, surfactants and other additives for farm chemicals

Spray adjuvants are used within formulations and in tank mixes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural chemical application. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has developed this publication to equip consultants, agronomists and growers with a greater understanding of adjuvant attributes and their properties.

GRDC published this updated factsheet in 2019.

View this publication on the GRDC website.





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