The need to spray crops under less than ideal ground conditions and the trend towards very low volume applications have led to a consideration of a variety of unconventional methods of spray delivery. Balloons, kites and remote-controlled model aircraft may appear far-fetched, but should not be dismissed without proper trial. Low ground-pressure all-terrain vehicles and hovercraft appear to be the most practical alternatives to tractors or aircraft in UK agriculture.
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