Crop Care 

• ULV-CDA Sprayer
• IRRI Weeder
• IRRI Fertilizer Applicator

ULV-CDA Sprayer

ULV-CDA Sprayer

Description: The electrostatic ultra-low volume-controlled droplet application (ULV-CDA) sprayer is a low-cost, hand-held device for chemical application. It is specifically designed for the CDA and electrostatic charging of spray liquid. The CDA emphasizes applying the correct and uniform size of droplets to optimize use of volume and dose to achieve effective control.

Features:

• Light weight
• Convenient and easy to operate
• Safe spraying and low drift

• Increases chemical deposition

For more information, please contact:

The Agricultural Resources Management and Research Division, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, Tel no. (049) 536-0014 to 20 Fax no. (049) 536-0016 E-mail Address: pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph or Bureau of Plant Industry, Agricultural Engineering Division, 692 San Andres St., Malate, Manila, Tel. No. (02) 523-6757Telfax: (02) 524-080, Email: cu.bpi@da.gov.ph , buplant@yahoo.com 

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IRRI weeder

IRRI Weeder

Description: The weeder is equipped with two spiked wheels rotating in a supporting frame, the front of which forms a skid. When the implement is pushed between rows, the spikes press the weeds under the soil. The two rotors and the skid are made from light sheet metal and are easily dismantled for cleaning and repair. The leading skid serves as depth control for the wheels. The unit is provided with a wooden handle for convenience in handling. The implement is widely used in many Asian countries and is available in different sizes to accommodate various row spacing.

Features:

• Simple construction
• Easy to operate and maintain

For more information contact: The Agricultural Engineering Department, IRRI, Los Baños, Laguna Tel no. (049) 536-2701 to 05 loc. 382 Mailing address: MCPO Box 3127, 1271 Makati Tel no. (02) 845-0563, 844-3351 to 53 Fax no. (02) 891-1292, 845-0606

E-mail Address: IRRI@CGIAR.ORG 

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IRRI Fertilizer Applicator

IRRI Fertilizer Applicator

Description: A manually operated fertilizer applicator with two hopper (2kg per hopper) assembly and row discharge. It has a depth of injection of 4-5 cm. The row spacing can be adjusted from 15 to 22 cm.

Features:

• Increase fertilizer use efficiency
• Versatile
• Easy fertilizer rate adjustment
• Simple and economic to operate and maintain

For more information contact: The Agricultural Engineering Department, IRRI, Los Baños, Laguna Tel no. (049) 536-2701 to 05 loc. 382 Mailing address: MCPO Box 3127, 1271 Makati Tel no. (02) 845-0563, 844-3351 to 53 Fax no. (02) 891-1292, 845-0606

E-mail Address: IRRI@CGIAR.ORG

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