Mixing and batching for agricultural chemical application technical guide

Mixing and batching for agricultural chemical application technical guide

Most mixing and batching issues arise from mixing errors. These can be avoided by adhering to the correct mixing order and allowing sufficient time between additions of chemical products.

GRDC published this factsheet in November 2022.

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