NRoSO - Ledbury (Horticultural: 27th January - PM)

Fruit & Vineyard Professional Update Contents:

• Numbers behind successful application efficacy

• UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) review

• HSE Pesticide Enforcement – what to expect during a visit

Main topic - Spray Droplet Management

The main topic explores these areas:

Understanding droplet size

• Droplet size classification

• Sprayer types

• Volume Median Diameter (VMD)

• The effect of air induction nozzles

Identifying nozzle size and type

• Nozzle identification

• Spray angle and coverage

• LERAP – Low drift star ratings

• Spray drift and effects of climatic conditions

• Matching filtration to nozzle size

• Review of nozzle types and cropping situations

The NRoSO Handbook will also feature more information on nozzle selection and a few exercises to run through on the day.

Key information:

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session

• Classroom delegates must sign the register for their NRoSO CPD points

Pricing:

Registration will cost £75.00 (Inc VAT) per delegate. This will secure your place and include a printed NRoSO workbook. Refreshments and lunch are provided at our face-to-face meetings.

What will delegates receive on the day?

3 hours of face-to-face, classroom training, complemented with the 2025-26 NRoSO Handbook, packed full of all the information you need to keep UK crop protection safe and responsible.

Throughout the course, discussion and sharing of ideas and experiences are encouraged.

This workshop attracts 10 CPD points for National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) members and 8 CPD points for BASIS members.