With BASIS Reg Ltd taking on the operation of NRoSO in April 2023 it has been full steam ahead in getting everything in order and operating within the BASIS ethos and IT systems. 

The Annual Training Event (ATE) has come together in just a few months and has seen a complete revision of what has gone before. The objective is to introduce a yearly professional update backed up by a new NRoSO Handbook packed full of information for the professional sprayer operator. A 3-hour course with 10 points, no test, everything you need for the year ahead. Going forwards, latest information will feature in the 3-hour course and unchanged but still relevant and essential information will be contained in the NRoSO Handbook. If any of the information changes then it will be discussed at the event and feature in the NRoSO Handbook. 

For this winter, the NRoSO Annual Training Event will be themed on 

Keeping Safe, Legal and Productive

Agenda

Introductions

Industry statistics

Info from BASIS and introduction to the NRoSO Handbook

NSTS (National Sprayer Testing Scheme) Results and new sprayers sold in the UK for 2022

Official Control Regulations (OCR) in Plant Protection Products

PA certificate review

Spray application recording and chemical store stock records

Personal safety, health, and wellbeing

Clean water – Catchment Sensitive Farming Advice

Review of innovative technology

Discussion and feedback

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

While the central objective of a professional update will remain, feedback and suggestions for next year’s topics will be valuable and used where appropriate.

Event details

Wednesday 13^th December 2023

10am to be followed by lunch at 1pm

Burrington Village Hall, Burrington, Umberleigh EX37 9JG   

£50 plus VAT for NRoSO members

Please note spaces are filling very quickly and are allocated on a first come first served basis. To secure your place please call the office on 01769 520279 or enquiries@pickards.co.uk