Tillage Technical
The old Sustainable Use Directive for the safe use of pesticides is due to be superseded by a new Sustainable Use Regulation.
Tillage News
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 issue of pesticide usage is one that generates tremendous interest amongst environmental groups and the public at large.
Certis has developed a new app to ensure that slug pellet applicators are set up correctly and the pellets are applied accurately.
The spectrum of pesticide application equipment to be tested is widening, according to James Caplis of the Department of Agriculture.
7,800 sprayer certification labels have been issued by the DAFM to approved equipment inspectors since 2015.
As crop walking season gets off to a start, albeit a slow one, it is important to make sure you are getting the right advice on pesticides.
Water supplies will be tested once a week for MCPA as part of a new industry-led product stewardship scheme.
