Pesticides and Water Protection Workshop - Abbeystead, Lancashire

TO update farmers on the latest local pesticide monitoring information, improving understanding of new training and equipment testing requirements, and discussing what further steps can be taken to minimise pesticide use through application method.

Where: Over Wyresdale Parish Hall, Abbeystead LA2 9BQ

When: Wednesday 10th  March 2010         10.30am - 2.30pm (including lunch)

10.30 - Registration/Coffee

 

11.00 - Introduction

Richard Rhodes – CSFO

 

11.10 - What are the main pesticide issues and what can be done to reduce problems

12.00 - New requirements for spray operator training and equipment testing – do they effect you?

Stephen Watson ADAS

 

12.30  LUNCH

 

13.15 – 14.30

Outdoor Demonstration

•Weedwiper

•Knapsack operation

•Handling and filling

  

To book please contact Penny Mills on 01954 268307

or

Richard Rhodes on 07955 198221

BASIS and NRoSO points available