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Around The Vineyard

ment for vineyards of at least 100 acres. Still, she
wants vineyard owners to know that they will be
investing in equipment that will last for decades and
operate downtime-free when needed.

“With the move toward automation and efficiency,
investing in quality, labor and time-saving devices
in the area of both maintenance and usage is an
important consideration that all farmers should
look for in any equipment or tooling purchase,” said
Coombes. “As the trend towards organic farming
continues to grow, companies like ours will contin-
ually be offering designs and equipment to support
a more organic approach. It’s the best way to serve
our customers.”

Put a charge into your spraying:
On Target Spray Systems hits the spot

Vineyard owners generally spend money on their
most-used equipment, which indicates the impor-
tance of that task. For many vineyard owners, that
means an efficient, reliable, quality sprayer, and
Oregon-based On TARGET Spray Systems has long
been the leader in electrostatic sprayers for all
agricultural needs. Among their current offerings
are newer, more compact units with either 50- or
100-gallon tanks, with the larger size allowing an
operator to treat up to five acres without requiring
a refill. In addition, the units feature reliable Honda
motors and can be attached to or pulled by small
tractors, ATVs or even side-by-side equipment that
most vineyard owners already own.

“They’re extremely valuable to a vineyard owner,”
said Willie Hartman, President and owner of On
Target Spray Systems. “With an outside tire-to-tire
width of only 48 inches, the operator can apply the
spray in either a single or double row application,
even in tight rows, meaning less time in the field,
less soil compaction, and less water and solution
use. With winemaking trending toward a more
organic future, it’s even more important to have
a sprayer that provides complete, 360° contact
coverage to keep the spray on the plants, not on
the ground. On Target’s 360° underleaf technology
provides precise delivery of foliar feeds and biora-
tionals, uniform coverage and faster drying time
with lower spray volume.”

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