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Chemical savings obtained by the use of a SmartSpray system can be calculated by using the below formula. In most all crops, the minimum chemical savings has been 20%. The below calculation incorporates an estimated 4% annual chemical cost increase*.

The dollar figure below do not include time saved due to becoming more effictient (i.e. less fillings required, less fuel usage, less water usage).

 
# of Sprayers Used Chemical Savings (%)
# of Acres Sprayed Annual Chemical Cost Inflation (%)
Chemical Cost per Acre ($)
   
   

 

*Note: A SmartSpray system would need to actually be operated in each of a grower's orchards in order to determine the exact savings percentage.
 
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