A Universal Spray Diary 2007/2008

Spray diaries are a record of agrochemical applications in the vineyard during the growing season. Every spray diary provided by the winery or grape purchaser has it's own subtle variations. Therefore, growers who provide fruit to more than one buyer, have to come to terms with multiple diaries with different formats and terminology. For this reason the AWRI in conjunction with industry have developed a universal spray diary format and set of terminology that can be used in the 2007/2008 season. This diary is designed to record the minimum amount of information that should be provided to the winery or grape purchaser. However, you must check with your winery or grape purchaser as they may require additional information.

As a positive step forward, Brown Brothers, Casella Estate, CCW, DeBortoli Wines, Fosters Wine Estates, Hardy Wine Company, McGuigan-Simeon Wines, McWilliams Wines, Orlando Wines, Petaluma Wines Australia, Peter Lehmann Wines, Wingara Wine Group and Yalumba Wines will accept spray diaries completed using the AWRI diary format and terminology in the 2007/2008 season.

Links provided to

Spray Diary format
Definitions of spray diary terminology
Revised version of Grapevine growth stages - The modified E-L system
Registered chemicals
Choose the right chemical - recommendations
Determining the concentration factor (CF)
Water rate conversion chart (Microsoft Word document)
Beaufort wind strength scale

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