Across New Zealand’s pipfruit sector, there’s growing discussion around the challenges of effective spray application, particularly in modern, high-density orchard systems. With crop quality and chemical efficiency on the line, it’s never been more important for growers to evaluate whether their spray gear is truly fit for purpose.
Recent industry insights have highlighted several common issues in the field, including:
- Underdosing at the top of the canopy
- Inconsistent calibration of nozzles and controllers
- Sprayer setups that struggle to match the demands of intensified planting systems
These factors can lead to uneven coverage, reduced effectiveness, and unnecessary chemical loss — costing growers both time and yield.
Designed to Meet Modern Orchard Demands
At BA Pumps & Sprayers, we’ve been working closely with growers and contractors to understand where spray application can fall short and how the right equipment can make a real difference.
Our BA Orchard Sprayer (BAHC2000-3.2T), fitted with BA Tangential fans, is a strong choice for pipfruit orchards with denser planting and tall canopy structures. Benefits include:
- Improved canopy penetration — especially into upper zones
- Reduced drift in sensitive areas
- Up to 30% greater efficiency in spraying coarse droplets to the top of the canopy, reducing risk in the critical 3 m zone while avoiding fine droplet drift beyond 30 m
- Simple maintenance and cleaning — saving time between jobs
These features are backed by practical outcomes: better coverage, fewer passes, and improved chemical efficiency in the field. Read more here
Supporting Growers Beyond the Machine
We don’t just provide sprayers — we help growers get the most out of them. That includes:
- In-field setup support
- Operator training and SOPs
- Calibration advice to ensure nozzles and controllers are operating within spec (even a 4–8% variance can affect results)
We also design our sprayers to handle higher concentrate mixes (3–4×), helping growers maximise output across each shift – an increasingly important factor with modern labour and productivity pressures.
A Focus on Efficiency and Precision
Whether you’re boom spraying, targeting tree crops, or transitioning to new planting formats, your sprayer setup matters. BA’s approach is built around supporting efficient, consistent, and low-loss spraying, with sprayers designed to meet the real-world challenges growers are facing right now.
Want help reviewing your current spray setup?
Talk to your local BA Territory Manager about the right solution for your operation.
