IPM and SUD spell out the latest farming rules

Q&A: Pesticide Control Service, DAFM

From November 26, 2015, a new EU directive governing all aspects of pesticide use, will require all professional users of these products to be registered.

From this date, only a registered professional user or a person operating under the direct supervision of a registered professional user can apply pesticides authorised for professional use, according to the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD).