Integrated Pest Management for sustainable farming
Voluntary Initiative invites bids to operate NRoSO Scheme
The Voluntary Initiative (the VI) is inviting bids from companies interested in operating its National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) scheme.
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Grassland Focus
Careful use of PPP’s in grassland and forage agriculture is a particular focus for the VI. In comparison to Arable areas, PPP’s are often used less widely and less frequently but the importance of best practice cannot be understated.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
As part of the Sustainable Use Directive, the UK government is required to show that UK growers are using Integrated Pest Management practices.