Farm Advisory System
Training
2012
SMR 9 Concerning Plant
Protection Products
Pesticides
Outline of Presentation
 Pesticides?
 Requirements
 Checks
carried out?
 Breaches found at inspection
 Summary
SMR 9 – Pesticides
Generic term used to describe 2 Groups of products
Plant Protection Products (PPPs) (used on crops)
Biocides Products (non-crop use)
Plant Protection Products (PPPs)
Council Regulation – 1107/2009/EC the placing of plant
protection products on the market. PPPs may not be placed
on the market unless they have been authorized
SI – 159/2012, as amended
Biocides
EU Directive 98/8/EC
SI 625/2001 as amended
Plant Protection
Products (PPPs)
Include:
 Fungicides
 Herbicides
 Insecticides
 Plant
Growth Regulators
 Seed Dressings
 Molluscides
 Fumigants
Plant Protection Products
(PPPs)
The current regulatory system for PPPs
is in 1107/2009/EC
To establish a high level of protection
for man, animals and the environment
To provide reassurance to general public,
that PPPs are applied safely and in the
least amounts possible
Biocides
Are substances and preparations to
control non-agricultural pest e.g.
insects, bacteria & fungi
Used in a diverse range of situations
Products must be registered by PCS and
are given a registration number,
Biocidal Product Authorisation No
(IE/BPA No or PCS no)
Biocides
Include:
 Dairy
detergents/sanitisers &
disinfectants
 Wood Preservatives
 Masonry Preservatives
 Rodenticides
Biocides
Dairy farmer can store specific
biocides (diary hygiene products)
within the milking parlour/dairy for
ease of use, as opposed to within a
dedicated storage facility
But must pose no risk of
contaminating the milk
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Plant Protection Products (PPPs)
Can only use plant protection product if:
Approved
i.e. registered
“Proper use” of PPPs
 Used
in accordance with conditions
specified on the label
 Used in accordance with the principles
of good plant protection practice
 The principles of integrated control
when ever possible (not compulsory)
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Principles of Good Plant Protection
Practice (GPPP) include:
Optimal practice in the use of PPPs
Choice of active substance
Dosage rate
Number of applications to be used
Optimum timing of the application
Frequency of application
Objective is to minimise residue risk
GPPP cont’d
In this context safe useage takes
account of public, occupational health
and environmental considerations
Also the minimum quantities for
effective pest control applied in a
manner so as to leave the least
residue practicable
GPPP are satisfied when farmers
comply with the conditions of
registration
Good GPPP
Rhynosporium
Yellow virus
SMR 9 Requirements
Principles of Integrated Control (Not
compulsory)
The use of the PPP is limited to the
minimum necessary to keep harmful
organisms below levels at which
economically unacceptable damage or loss
would occur
Pesticide Residues
Higher than normal residues of MCPA
had been found in drinking water
test
From Cross compliance prospective a
contributing factor was increased
rainfall that would have led to higher
water table levels and it was applied
under unsuitable conditions i.e. when
saturated ground and rain
forecasted
PCS / Competent agency for
pesticides registration
PCS / Competent agency for pesticides
registration and assessing
 The Pesticide Control Service (PCS) of DAFM
is responsible for the registration of plant
protection and biocidal products
 Registration is granted following detailed
assessment of the nature and extent of the
risks likely to arise, taking account of local
conditions (plant health, climatic, soil) and
agricultural practices
PCS / Competent agency for
pesticides registration
The register of approved PPPs can be
viewed on DAFM Website
(http://www.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie)
SMR 9 Requirements
Usage
 Use
authorised or registered PPPs and
biocidal products
 Use in accordance with the principals of
good Plant Protection practice.
 Whenever possible with the principles of
integrated control
 Stored, handled and used properly as
specified on current approved product
labels
 Application equipment must be suitable for
purpose and properly calibrated
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Storage Requirements
 Dedicated storage facility/area
 Independently lockable
 Bunded store leakages/spillages
 Warning Sign
 Store Powders above Liquids
 Store in original containers & labels
attached
 Facility to contain spills e.g. Sand/peat
 Keep out of reach of children
Chemical store
Chemical store can be standalone building, container,
press/cupboard/cabinet/filing
cabinet, which is independently
lockable, and is capable of
containing spills
A Good Store?
Liquids
beside
Powders
Storage??
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Handling,
 Clean, suitable & properly protective equipment and
protective clothing
Records,
 Purchase, application, disposal & return are maintained &
available for inspection
 Product applications records: must include crop, area
treated, brand name, product registration no, quantity
applied & date of application
 Products no longer approved for use are not retained
 Farmers must maintain records of application where a
contract applicator is used
PCS Number
Each product must carry a unique
product registration number also
referred to as a PCS number
‘PCS’ stands for ‘Pesticide Control
Service Product’ number
PCS Number
Records
Copy available on DAFM Web Site
Pesticides Part 1
inspection
Assesses
Storage
Handling
Records
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are plant protection and biocidal
products segregated from food and
feed?
Pesticides must not be stored near to or
above food or feed
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are storage facilities used dedicated
to storage of chemicals?
Chemical store can be defined as
stand-alone building, container,
press/cupboard/cabinet/filing cabinet
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are the storage facilities enclosed,
secure and constructed such that
leakages and spillages are retained
within the store (e.g. bunding or floor
sloped inwards)?
Store is independently lockable, and is
capable of containing spillages appropriate
to the volumes stored in it
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Is a warning sign displayed at the
entrance to the store?
Sign can either be a purpose made sign or
clearly hand printed by using an indelible
marker
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are powders stored separately from or
above liquids?
Liquid formulations and dry formulations
must be stored in a manner that
precludes a spillage of the liquids from
contaminating the dry formulations
Storage of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are plant protection and biocidal
products stored in their original
containers, and/or in good condition
and/or with labels attached?
All products are stored in their original
containers and the label should be
attached and should be legible
Handling of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are scales (and a check-weight) and are
graduated measures (e.g. jugs) designated
solely for weighing / measuring plant
protection and biocidal products available?
Designated measuring equipment (graduated
measures) must be available for all pesticides
present on the farm. Container may already
graduated
Handling of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are facilities for soaking up small spillages or
leakages available (e.g. bucket of sand or
peat)?
A bucket of sand, peat or other absorbent
material should be present
Handling of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are protective clothing and equipment available
and properly maintained?
Gloves, overalls, rubber boots, and if appropriate,
other personal protective equipment (PPE) must
be available and well maintained
Maintenance of Records on
Plant Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are the required records of use of plant
protection and biocidal products
available and maintained?
Records of use of plant protection and biocidal products
such as proper record sheets for various quality
assurance schemes, showing date of application, crop,
material or surface treated, area treated, brand name,
PCS number, quantity of product applied must be
maintained and available on the day of inspection
Application equipment is
suitable and is being
properly calibrated
Has application equipment used, been
calibrated within the last 12
months?
All application equipment in use must be
calibrated
Sprayer
&
calibration
details
Pesticides Worksheet Sprayer & calibration details
Make
Model
Serial
Number
Last
Calibrate
calibrated
d by
(date)
whom
Boom
width
Tank size
(litres)
(where
relevant)
Pesticides Worksheet
Is the application of plant protection or
biocidal products undertaken by a
contractor / third party?
Must provide name and address;
Pesticides worksheet
Does the herd owner carryout the
application of plant protection or biocidal
products as a contractor / third party?
Is the applicant the sole owner/user of the
designated PPP store?
If NO – must give the name and Herd
Number of other owner/user:
Pesticides Worksheet –
Purchase & disposal records
Product Name
PCS
Pack Size Quantity
(Trade Name) Number (kg or L) present
(as
printed
on
product
label)
Supplier
(Name & Location)
Date
Purchased
Calibration
Pesticide application records
Product Name PCS
Area treated (ha)
Application Rate
Date
(Trade Name) Number
(or tonnage treated)
treated
(as
printed
on
Location (of Crop Area
of
of Water
product
application (winter/ (ha) Pesticide (L per
label)
– LPIS No.) spring)
(kg or L
ha)
per ha)
Part 2 Check
Completed by Pesticide Registration &
Control Division (PRCD)
Part 2 of SMR 9 assess the Product
usage records
Compliance of Plant
Protection and Biocidal
Products
Are all products used and stored, currently
registered or were registered at time of
purchase or acquisition, and are they in
compliance with conditions of registration?
Are all products stored and were all products
used, appropriate for the crops grown and
enterprises on the holding?
Plant Protection and
Biocidal Products used as
per label instructions
Is use consistent with use of
products in accordance with
approved label instructions?
Principles of Good Plant
Protection Practice
Are inspection findings indicative of use in
accordance with the Principles of Good
Plant Protection Practice?
Where appropriate are inspection findings
indicative of use in accordance with
Integrated Control Techniques?
Summary of
Pesticide Breaches
Other.
2%
Deficient Documentation
3%
Inappropriate products
4%
Poor Storage
Management
7%
Unregistered Products
35%
Unsuitable Storage
Facilities
9%
Warning Signs
17%
Incomplete Records
23%
Further information
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/
Cross compliance requirements
http://www.pcs.agriculture.gov.ie
Approved plant protection products
Summary
Dedicated storage facility
Bunded store & warning sign
Store products correctly
Protective equipment/clothing for
handling PPPs
Maintain accurate & up to date
records
Read the label of the product and
comply with instructions for use
Thanks for your
Attention