- Understanding the risks
- Legislation and your responsibilities
- Mitigating contamination
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course you will be able to:
- Be aware of current legislation
- Understand your responsibilities in relation to the protection of water
- Understand where the risks are in relation to ground and surface water
- Understand the risks of ‘getting it wrong’
- Plan cropping and other management strategies to mitigate contamination
- Have knowledge of the practical issues that arise from mitigation strategies
- Know where to seek further help and advice
- Know where to look for grant funding
Designed for
Farmers and growers who wish to understand more about how they can protect surface water from contamination by either pesticides or livestock waste.
Entry requirements
An advanced course best suited to accomplished practitioners who want to implement the latest agri-tech research and knowledge on farm.
Price
£108 +VAT
Duration
A half-day online course
Date
04/02/2025
Location
Online - link will be sent to you after booking confirmation
CPD Points
TBC
Content
Classroom module:
- UK Government, Environment Agency, Natural England, Water Companies, drinking water and legislation
- Why do we have legislation and who is responsible for the quality of drinking water
- What if it all goes wrong? Consider cost, reputation, prosecutions
- Pesticides, background, usage, integrated pest management, training
- Livestock risks and mitigation
- Source-Pathway-Receptor model, water safeguard zones, impact of catchment factors
- Farmyard risks and mitigation
- Field risks and mitigation
- Slurry handling and storage
- Manure and digestate applications
- Practical examples and discussions
Trainer
Colin Peters, Break Crop Specialist, Niab
Course code
SW08