We currently have a number of NRoSO course running, to find out more, and enquire to attend please contact your local agronomist.
For this winter, the NRoSO Annual Training Event will be themed as follows:
Spray droplet management
Detailed review of spray droplets and achieving optimal efficacy from every drop.
Introduction
Numbers behind successful efficacy
National Pesticide Action Plan (NAP) review
Herbicide resistance in the UK
Glyphosate resistance in ryegrass
Main topic
Understanding droplet formation
Droplet size classification
Understanding coverage vs droplet size
Volume Median Diameter (VMD)
Nozzle identification
Spray Angle and coverage
LERAP low drift star ratings
Spray drift explained and management
Effect of climatic conditions on spray droplets
Filtration
HSE Pesticide Enforcement Office video
Review of nozzle types
Review of cropping situations
Further reading and apps
The PIPAH study
Video from the HSE Pesticide Enforcement team: what to expect in the event of a visit
For more information on courses in your area, speak to your local agronomist, or contact us at events@agrovista.co.uk.