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Course details
Syllabus
Protecting surface water on farm
Code
SW08
Designed for
Farmers and growers who wish to understand more about how they can protect both surface and ground water from contamination by either
pesticides or livestock waste.
Entry requirement
An advanced course best suited to accomplished practitioners who want to implement the latest agri tech
research and knowledge on farm.
Dates and locations
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Price
£108 + VAT
Duration:
A half-day virtual course
CPD points
4 BASIS, 4 NRoSO
Author:
Colin Peters
Content
- 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
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