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ADVANCES in herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and biological products have revolutionised farming in recent decades.

However, even with these powerful tools, performance still depends on how well they are applied to crops.

After years of seeing application-related issues across Australia, particularly in summer weed spraying programs, the team at Agspec realised there had to be a better way to ensure pesticides and nutrition products stay where they are needed most — on the plant.

This led to the development of a unique solution: Hygro-Stic Sticker-Spreader.

“We know traditional adjuvants do a passable job of spreading products on most plant leaves,” Agspec business manager Ian Boothey says.

“But, in many cases, these adjuvants can actually cause inputs to roll off the leaves, especially on waxy or shiny leaves, or on plants drying off in summer.

“So, a large percentage of those costly crop protection products end up as run-off on the ground — wasted.”

Ian says the difference with Hygro-Stic is that it is naturally derived from the sap of a specific pine tree variety.

“Not only does it have far superior ‘spreadability’ than traditional adjuvants, it also literally sticks the input to the leaf,” he says. “This delivers maximum performance from your chosen inputs.”

Initially developed as a summer herbicide performance booster, Hygro-Stic has since proven to be a valuable partner with a wide range of crop protection and nutrition products.

“Hygro-Stic delivers excellent rain-fastness and it protects active ingredients from UV
and wind degradation far better than wetters,” Ian says.

“That’s very important with inputs as diverse as fungicides and Group 3A insecticides.

“Hygro-Stic is also very effective at maximising the performance and longevity of biologicals and some plant nutrition products.”

And, because it is soft on the crop, there’s no added CropShock from the adjuvant application, Ian says.

“There is nothing more costly to farmers than poor performance of any crop protection products. 

“Adding a simple, cost-efficient solution like Hygro-Stic to your spray program will ensure you are getting the best from your hard work.”

For more information on Hygro-Stic or other products in the Agspec range, call Ian Boothey on 0484 234 973.