A fresh perspective
to current practices
Pesticide Management
Pesticide Management doesn't need to be daunting.
Use of pesticides within agriculture and food production has gained
increased focus in recent years.
Our experience in farming, agronomy and establishment of management systems, gives us a first-hand and practical understanding of legislation and the challenges surrounding pesticides. We pride ourselves in providing a straightforward approach, highlighting what you need to know and do.
Other technical
services available
Key elements
The key elements of our system include:
- Compliance with relevant legislation
- Management policies, procedures and responsibilities
- Residue Risk Assessments
- Residue Testing Schedules
- Documentation packages
- Proposed Pesticide Usage Forms
- Analysis and trending of actual pesticide applications
- Traceability audits back to seed
- Close / partnership with FERA
- Updates from industry and lobby groups
Benefits
- This can be applied to conventionally grown and organic crops, sourced worldwide
- Provides our customers with due diligence
- Identifies opportunities for residue minimisation
- Reduces risk of Maximum Residue Level (MRL)
- Works towards achieving no residue
- Removes element of surprise
- Increased confidence and knowledge
- Gives retailer credibility
Useful links
- Chemical Regulation Directorate
www.pesticides.gov.uk - Fresh Produce Consortium
www.freshproduce.org.uk - Campden and Chorleywood Research Association
www.campden.co.uk - The Food and Environment Research Agency
www.fera.defra.gov.uk - Food Standards Agency
www.food.gov.uk