Advice And Resources

Everything you need to help keep pesticides out of water.

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OSR Herbicides?: Think Water!

A VI Stewardship Scheme to build on existing best practice to protect water

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CSF / VI Check Sheet For Pesticide Use

A handy checklist for use in the office or sprayer cab to help guide best practice use of plant protection products (PPP's) to protect water

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Responsible Use

Responsible use means getting the basics right all the time.

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Check It Out

A VI tool to help farmers and sprayer operators review and improve spraying practices and so reduce the risk of pesticides reaching water.

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H2OK? Best Practice Advice

A summary of best practice advice for keeping pesticides out of water.

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WPAS

Water Protection Advice Sheets

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Best Practice Advice for Handling Areas

Why Pesticide handling areas are important.

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Grassland Weed Control

A best practice guide to controlling weeds and protecting the environment.

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Pesticide Disposal

Advice on disposing of unused or unwanted pesticides safely.

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Farming and Water Scotland Advice

Pesticides such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can all cause problems for wildlife and water quality.

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Supplementary information to the "Pesticide Handling Area" information sheet regarding permitting

In addition to the information on the updated "Pesticide Handing Area" information sheet, the following information is relevant regarding...