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Table A: Information on diseases and regulations
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Table A: Information on diseases and regulations
Technical information, regulations and databases on pathogens, weeds and products
| Number | Resources and tools | Context of advisory | Usability of the resource | Examples |
| A1 | Weed database, and periodic reviews on agronomic issues for implementation of Integrated Pest Management | Tools for farmers and advisers - knowledge on the impacts of different modes of cropping - can be used in one to one discussions with growers or support other methods | Weeds are presented with picture and description of weeds (lifecycle - crop rotation, mechanical and chemical ways to control). This information could help in formulation of programmed approaches, media communications etc. | English: ENDURE - Home Grown Cereals Association (HGCA) website Swedish: Board of Agriculture website French: Capnet information in the chambers of agriculture network |
| A2 | State and regional standards and regulation about chemical products, machinery in crop protection, integrated production | Individual advice on pesticide application, substitution by other treatment, all technical information for advisers’ training | The knowledge has a direct impact on control of pesticides, pesticide load, environment and health, traceability of active substance included in commercial products | National language: Resource paper CD-ROM and online proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture for use by advisers and technicians (France: ACTA) |
| A3 | Lectures and workshops on pests pathogens, weeds, pesticides safe use and legislation | Advisers update knowledge on regulations and technical standards. Information from companies, producer organisations, universities, research centres, government | Information about protective products and methods of application, according to human consumption and regulation. Participation may require prior knowledge of biology, chemistry and mathematics |
In most countries, lectures are directed by the national phytosanitary administration and offered to farmers and advisers, sellers, gardeners etc. |
| A4 | Guide for nozzles, safety and environmental account at spraying | Refresher tool for farmer’s knowledge and time for more qualified work for adviser | Helps farmer to choose right equipment and technique in spraying without (too much) impact on the environment | Swedish: Booklet and app |
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