It supports more sustainable crop protection because the spray is targeted to the crop row or the space between rows, rather than covering the entire field surface. This targeted approach improves efficiency, limits unnecessary application on bare soil and can also reduce environmental impact while maintaining effective results in the crop.
Band Spraying
Realize significant savings with a targeted spraying approach
Band spraying is a method of crop spraying specifically designed for crops grown in rows. Instead of spraying the entire field surface, the spray is applied only to a narrow band over the row or between the rows. By treating only where it is needed, growers can significantly reduce chemical use while maintaining effective crop protection.
Precision makes the difference
Precision makes the difference
Band spraying is typically applied early in the growing season, when crops have not yet reached full canopy coverage. At this stage, much of the soil surface is still exposed. Spraying the entire field would result in unnecessary product use on areas where no crop is present.
With band spraying, the spray pattern is adjusted to match the row spacing and crop position. This allows precise application directly on the crop row or between the rows, depending on the target.
Two band spraying methods
Two band spraying methods
1. Band spraying on the rows: This method applies spray directly over the crop row. It is commonly used for fungicide, herbicide, or insecticide applications, for example when controlling aphids in potatoes.
2. Band spraying between the rows: This method targets the soil between crop rows and is mainly used for herbicide applications. By focusing on weed pressure between the rows, input use can be reduced without compromising weed control.
The application rate in liters per hectare can be adjusted by narrowing the effective working width per nozzle. This working width depends on several factors, including nozzle type, spray angle, boom height and row spacing. By reducing the sprayed surface area, the total amount of product needed per hectare decreases accordingly.
Band spraying is a smart and efficient solution for growers looking to optimize input use without sacrificing performance. With accurate setup and precise control, substantial savings can be achieved relatively easily. Want to know how band spraying can work on your farm? Contact us to discuss the right setup, nozzle configuration and application strategy for your crops.




