Supporting your crop protection decisions and knowledge

Technical and business errors in farming can come at a high cost. The stakes are expected to get higher as our industry comes to terms with new legislation, changing the direction of UK farming from one of progressive intensification seen over the past 50 years, to one based on sustainability, with any support aligned to the provision of public goods focused on the environment.

Understanding the technical and business issues which could help protect future profitability is vital. Having the business tools and science-based factual information to make the most appropriate decisions is essential.

When it comes to making those decisions, help is at hand in the form of the BCPC’s UK Pesticide Guide 2024, available in print and online. Familiarly known as the Green Book, it is the independent, authoritative reference for all pesticide products and adjuvants approved for use in agriculture, amenity, forestry and horticulture, and a vital resource for sprayer operators, farmers, advisors, agronomists, and industry professionals.

For arable and mixed farms, safeguarding profitability will include all aspects of crop husbandry to reduce production costs and improve competitiveness. Not least of those, given the renewed interest in integrated crop management, is understanding the rapidly changing use and availability of crop protection products.

The UK Pesticide Guide 2024 features 13 new active ingredients, formulations and products. It also includes the details on differences in pesticide approvals between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as the province still has to comply with EU pesticide regulations whereas Great Britain can make its own decision.

So, when it comes to making those technical decisions surrounding the complex and potentially costly issues of crop protection, the UK Pesticide Guide 2024 is one of the best investments you make this year.

To order your copy e-mail publications@bcpc.org or visit www.bcpc.org.

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