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Tillage: Teagasc encourages opinions on Sustainable Use Directive
The old Sustainable Use Directive for the safe use of pesticides is due to be superseded by a new Sustainable...
Sustainable Use Directive
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Sustainable Use Directive: Change is coming
An ongoing review of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) will have a major impact on the future use of pesticides...
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The future of pesticide usage in Ireland
The issue of pesticide usage is one that generates tremendous interest amongst environmental groups and the public at large. Recent...
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Achieving accurate slug pellet application using an app
Certis, a UK company, has developed a new app to ensure that slug pellet applicators are set-up correctly and the...
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Testing of all types of 'sprayers' due in coming months
The spectrum of pesticide application equipment to be tested is widening. James Caplis of the Department of Agriculture, Food and...
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Approximately 1,000 sprayers tested in 2018 so far
7,800 sprayer certification labels have been issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to approved equipment inspectors...
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Pesticides: Make sure you're getting the right advice
As the crop walking season gets off to a start, albeit a slow one, it is important to make sure...
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Water to be sampled on a weekly basis for MCPA
Water supplies will be tested once a week for MCPA as part of a new industry-led product stewardship scheme. According...