 How can I send my CV to BERTHOUD to apply for a job vacancy or as an independent submission?
You can find all the information you require in the "Human Resources" section.
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How can I obtain and use photos of BERTHOUD equipment?
There are 3 possible cases:
1. You are a journalist. In this case we invite you to register in our "Photograph and Press" section where you will find numerous high-definition photographs and all the documents you may require to prepare your articles.
2. You are a BERTHOUD dealer. We invite you to consult the dealer extranet site where you will find photographs under the "Marketing" section.
3. You are a private person. In this case we allow you to use certain photographs on condition that you complete the terms of use for these photographs in the "Photograph and Press" section.
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How can I assess the value of my crop sprayer with a view to selling it?
You can visit the Terre-net Occasions web site or any other site selling second-hand agricultural equipment which will enable you to compare your equipment with similar models on sale and give you a better idea of the sale value of your BERTHOUD equipment. However, these values are not official. They are only an indication of the average resale value of your sprayer. For more reliable information, consult your dealer.
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How can I get sales documentation for Berthoud products?
Our brochures are available for download in PDF format on our site under the "e-doc" section of the home page . For paper copies, please contact your nearest BERTHOUD dealer.
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Who should I contact for technical information regarding Berthoud products?
Your personal advisor is your nearest BERTHOUD dealer. Don’t hesitate to contact him with any questions you may have.
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I am a student. Where can I find information about the BERTHOUD company or who should I contact to obtain this information?
You will find all the information in the "BERTHOUD" and "The Range" sections. If you cannot find the information you need here, use the form in the "Contact" section to send us your questions.
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I would be interested in visiting the plant. Who should I contact?
The plant is open for group visits. You can email us to request a visit in the "Contact" section, giving as many details as possible.
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How can I reduce drift when applying phytosanitary products?
There are several types of drift: "climatic" drift caused by the wind and drift created by the spraying operation itself. The factors influencing drift are as follows: 
Click to enlarge the picture The most common way of reducing drift today is the use of air-injection nozzles. Under the terms of the decree of 12/09/2006 regarding protection of buffer areas, NOZAL ADX and BFS Air Bubble Jet nozzles are two of the Ministry-approved nozzles. You can find descriptions of the NOZAL range of nozzles under "Nozzles"
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What are the best conditions in order to guarantee that treatment will be effective?
There are 3 key factors which determine good spraying conditions: 1.The hygrometry: hygrometry must be between 60 and 95% to allow the phytosanitary product to penetrate the leaves, prevent the droplets from evaporating and avoid the sprayed plants from being burnt. 
2. The temperature: each phytosanitary product has an optimal temperature range for usage. E.g., a product which is absorbed by the leaves must be applied at a temperature of between 12 and 20°C. 
3. Drift: the wind speed or a poorly adjusted sprayer can cause the product to drift, which will reduce the efficiency of the spraying operation (solutions to combat drift are developed in the next question). However, each phytosanitary product requires specific climatic conditions, which are specified on the container. Ensure that you adhere to these recommendations to get the best results from your spray products.
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What are the key factors in crop spraying?
Plants are sensitive to a certain number of pests and diseases and to competition with weeds growing in the fields. Spraying deals with these problems to improve crop development.
In conclusion, successful spraying relies on a specific combination of several criteria: plant development, choice of phytosanitary product, sprayer adjustment and climatic conditions.
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Why buy genuine BERTHOUD spare parts?
BERTHOUD wear parts are developed and manufactured for maximum working life. It has been proved that genuine spare parts allow you to use your machine for longer and save precious fitting time. Moreover,BERTHOUD has developed a quality assurance procedure over many years to ensure your spare parts are reliable.
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Where can I buy genuine BERTHOUD spare parts?
Genuine BERTHOUD spare parts can be bought from your dealer network. Our dealers have a permanent stock of spare parts. In case of emergency, they can order parts before 4.30 pm for express delivery before 1pm the next day anywhere in France.
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What are the regulations concerning road transport of my crop sprayer in France?
I own a mounted sprayer:
It must not hide the tractor’s indicator lights.
If my sprayer extends more than 1 m behind my tractor, I must display a red and white plate to the rear and on each side of my machine.
If my sprayer extends more than 40 cm beyond the overall width of my tractor, I must display a red and white striped plate in front and at the rear placed as closely as possible to the protruding part.
If the whole unit is more than 2.55 m wide overall, the tractor can be fitted with 4 white clearance lights in front and red lights at the rear or the same red and white striped plates
I own a trailed sprayer:
The sprayer carries 2 red sidelights, two orange direction indicator lights and 2 or 4 triangular red reflector lights at the rear.
If the sprayer is more than 6 m long, reflectors are added along the sides of the unit.
If my sprayer is more than 2.55 m wide, the width must be indicated by 4 white clearance lights towards the front and red towards the rear or red and white striped plates at the front and rear.
If any parts extend more than 40 cm beyond the unit towards the left of the roadway, a red and white plate must be placed towards the front and towards the rear at the outer end of the protruding parts.
A disk indicating the speed limit of 25 km/h must be affixed at the rear of the sprayer.
I own a self-propelled sprayer:
It has more or less the same indicator elements as a tractor.
If my sprayer is more than 2.55 m wide, I must indicate its width by 4 white clearance lights towards the front and red lights towards the rear or red and white striped plates at the front and rear.
If any parts extend more than 40 cm beyond the unit towards the left of the roadway, a red and white plate must be placed towards the front and towards the rear at the outer end of the protruding parts.
A disk indicating the speed limit of 25 km/h must be affixed at the rear of the sprayer.
We would like to draw your attention to the fact that if additional signalling equipment is necessary, it is included in our units as standard since 1st March 2007, when the decree came into force.
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