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Agrochemicals: The carriage of by road: Guidance for the agrochemicals industry
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This document summarises the requirements and recommendations for transporting agrochemicals, including pesticides and fertilisers, safely and legally. Outlines consignor and manufacturer responsibilities, carrier responsibilities, and useful contacts. Crop Protection Association (CPA), BASIS and UKASTA, December 2000.
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Arable Wildlife - Protecting Non-target Species from Pesticides
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These guidelines are designed to show farmers and advisors that, given commitment and skill, backed by knowledge and understanding, non-target species can be protected from pesticides without prejudicing farm productivity or profitability. Crop Protection Association, 1997.
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ARCHIVE: Agricultural Packaging Waste: Information for Farmers
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This document has been archived at the request of the AIC as it is no longer considered to be up to date.
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Biobeds Design Manual and Site Checklist
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Biobed treatment systems help reduce the chemical washed from sprayer loading areas & lost into the environment. This document will help select the most appropriate type of biobed and will assist in the preparation of the specification, construction and use for such an area, guiding the user on management principles for efficient operation of the area and final disposal of any discharge. A checklist for potential sites is also included. CPA and AIC as part of the VI, 2005.
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Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
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This Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (BSAP) aims to recognise, develop and co-ordinate the crop protection industrys efforts to promote best practice in the use of its products. It is a key project within the Voluntary Initiative. The Action Plan discusses some key biodiversity projects including sustainable arable farming, the BUZZ project, farming practice, local wildlife awareness, weed management, and bio-security. Crop Protection Association, February 2003.
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Crop Protection - The quick answers
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The people who work in crop protection have so much to be proud of, and yet, even if you are new to the business, you cannot have failed to notice that not everyone agrees with this statement. This booklet lays out the facts to try and put the record straight. Published by the Crop Protection Association, Undated.
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Crop Protection Decision Triangle
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Crop Protection Association leaflet describing a simple step wise process to minimise risks when using pesticides - optimising protection for the consumer, operator, environment and the crop.
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Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP)
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PDF of the Voluntary Initiatives CPMP. Ideal for downloading to complete the plans in hardcopy format. Both the England and Scotland versions are available. Latest Version for 2005-2007.
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Every Drop Counts Booklet
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Booklet produced by the Crop Protection Association in support of the Voluntary Initiative. This booklet contains valuable practical advice for keeping pesticides out of water. VI, April 2002.
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Grey Partridge Story (CPA Biodiversity Briefing)
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This CPA Biodiversity Briefing outlines practical advice on ways to restore grey partridge populations. Developed by the Game Conservancy Trust as part of the Voluntary Initiative, the Biodiversity Briefing explains the causes of decline in grey partridge numbers and ways to increase their population. It contains a range of simple dos and donts for farmers to consider and many align with new environmental practices under the Entry Level Scheme. Crop Protection Association, 2006.
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H2OK? Think Water
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This is a collection of leaflets and posters produced by the Voluntary Initiative (VI). The VI is a programme of measures agreed by Government to help minimise the environmental impact of pesticides. 2004.
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Insecticides - Best Practice to Minimise the Environmental Impact in Arable Crops
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A Crop Protection Assoociation booklet which decribes the 10 essential points for reducing the environmental impact of insect pest control in arable crops. Crop Protection Assoociation, October 2002.
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Integrated Crop Management (CPA Book)
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This booklet was produced by the CPA in 1996. In contains detailed, sound, practical guidance on Integrated Crop Management. It should be noted that some guidance is now out of date or about to be replaced with new regulations particularly with respect to waste management. Crop Protection Association (CPA), 1996.
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Integrated Crop Management (CPA Leaflet)
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This leaflet is a summary of the book of the same name produced by the CPA in 1996. In contains detailed, sound, practical guidance on Integrated Crop Management.
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NRoSO and NSTS sprayer maintenance documents
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Documents pertinent to sprayer operation and maintenance are available here. These include (1) the Voluntary Initiative (CPA) document introducing the National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) including membership details. CPA, 2002 (2) the NSTS Operator Check Sheet, 2002.
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