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Our European trials programmes ensures that each adjuvant is screened for biological efficacy and backed with comprehenive trials results by:

  • Leading European research organisations

  • Agrovista trials

  • Agrochemical manufacturers

Trials are conducted throughout Europe, including our own trial sites in the UK.

Trials mapUsing our specially modified sprayers we are able to conduct replicated trials that investigate conventional and exploratory application techniques and their interaction with both pesticide and adjuvant.

Latest News

Agrovista continues to champion young talent with appointment of new trainee agronomists

Three agronomists have joined Agrovista’s highly respected agronomy team, bringing new blood to three key areas of the country where the company is looking to expand.

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Well-earned retirement beckons for Agrovista’s Head of Horticulture Mike Bannister

After nearly 15 years with Agrovista and a total of 40 years in the horticulture sector, Agrovista’s head of horticulture Mike Bannister has brought his career to a close.

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Transition in Scotland update: Greening and whole farm plans

The transition in Scotland away from the Basic Payment Scheme has started to happen. In this article, Lewis Butlin and Sara Barrett of Agrovista Rural Consultancy provide an update on some options and opportunities where detail is becoming more apparent.

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Agrovista self-propelled trials sprayer

4 x seperate 3 metre boom sections capable of applying different products or utilising different nozzle types or configeration to investigate product performance up to 20kph.

Projects include

  • Adjuvant and spray application efficiency
  • Impact of forward speed (up to 20kph) on disease and weed control
  • Influence of boom height and drift control on weed control
  • Impact of nozzle angle (e.g. forward, backward, normal or alternating normal and forward) and adjuvant on disease and weed control
  • Effect of nozzle type on weed and disease control
  • Reducing water volume and increasing sprayer efficiency
  • Novel adjuvant screening trials
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Companion Gold

The perfect partner for glyphosate.

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Lok-it

Minimise the impact of spray drift.

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Nelson

A multi-functional adjuvant and water conditioner.

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Roller

Improves spray coverage and performance.

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Stingray

A blend of pH buffers and water conditioners.

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Velocity

Reduces spray drift and improves coverage.

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