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Arable Wildlife - Protecting Non-target Species from Pesticides
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These guidelines are designed to show farmers and advisors that, given commitment and skill, backed by knowledge and understanding, non-target species can be protected from pesticides without prejudicing farm productivity or profitability. Crop Protection Association, 1997.
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Autumn grass weed control in cereals and oilseed rape (HGCA Project Progress Sheet 17)
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Effective grass weed control is essential if rotations of mainly autumn-sown crops are to be maintained. Greater reliance will be placed on fewer herbicides due to increasing herbicide resistance, the absence of any new modes of action imminently available and the potential loss of key herbicides under the Water Framework Directive and other EU legislation. New weed control strategies are likely to focus on herbicides that are applied pre-, peri- (during), or early post-emergence, when the majority of the remaining available products are most effective and enhanced metabolism resistance effects are minimised. HGCA-funded research is investigating the potential to control key grass weeds using a wide array of actives and novel combinations of herbicides. HGCA Project Progress Sheet 17, Summer 2010.
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Avoiding lodging in winter wheat - practical guidelines (HGCA)
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These HGCA practical guidelines describe how lodging risk, or standing power, is altered by the environment and crop management. HGCA, February 2005.
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Barley disease management guide (HGCA, G59)
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Many diseases challenge the yield, quality and profitability of barley and so need to be controlled effectively. In the UK, barley crops range from September-sown six-row feed varieties to spring-sown two-row varieties for malting. Regardless of variety, sowing date, location or market, disease management in barley aims to maximise grain numbers by protecting tillering and ear formation. Barley is fundamentally different to wheat and different approaches are, therefore, required to manage disease. This guide aims to provide up-to-date information on barley diseases and options for control and should be read in conjunction with the annually-updated fungicide performance information.
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Beneficials on farmland: identification and management guidelines (HGCA Summer 2008)
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The guide includes detailed information on recognising beneficial organisms and features sections on flies, beetles, bees and wasps, bugs, lacewings, spiders and harvestmen, and detrivores and other predatory species. HGCA. Summer 2008.
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Best Practice Guides to Pesticide Use
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Crop Protection Association Leaflets provings guidance on pesticide use best practice. This section contains 15 small booklets covering issues such as pesticide training, storage, avoiding drift, emergency procedures, nozzle selection, container and sprayer cleaning, operator protection, record keeping and waste management. Most leaflets were published around 2000 but have been updated since by the CPA.
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Bird Scarers Code of Practice
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Bird scarers & bird deterrents are essential to protect many crops from damage by wild birds. However, if used thoughtlessly they can seriously annoy & disturb the public, thus fuelling the pressure for stricter legal controls. This Code of Practice is designed to promote practices which minimise public nuisance. NFU, 2009.
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BYDV Vectors - Pest Management Guide (HGCA)
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An HGCA leaflet to help manage and control vectors for barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV), including the lifecycle of the Grain aphid (Sitobion avenae) and the Bird cherry-oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi). HGCA, 2004.
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Canada Geese - A Guide to Legal Control Measures
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Canada geese are not native to the United Kingdom but their distribution is now widespread. The increased numbers are causing problems. This leaflet explains the background, the problem and legal obligations. Prepared by BASC with the approval of Defra, based on information prepared by the Department of the Environment Canada Goose Working Group, revised June 2004.
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Cereal growth stages - a guide for crop treatments (HGCA)
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Correct timing of sprays and fertiliser treatments is critical to success in growing cereals. Many instructions and guides state 'Apply at GSXX'. This guide aims to help you understand the decimal growth stage (GS) key. HGCA, 2011.
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Cereal Pests and Diseases - SAC Technical Notes & Photo Gallery
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This resource contains 6 Technical Notes produced by the Scottish Agricultural College which provide guidance on the management of pests and diseases in wheat and barley. Also includes a photo gallery. Various publications dates - see individual leaflets.
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Controlling pests in the countryside. A best practice guide
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This booklet contains advice on best practice and highlights some of the pesticide issues that give rise to unnecessary pet and wildlife deaths each year. However, it can only provide an overview. More detailed information is available from the caip website together with the range of advice and training offered by the many organisations supporting caip. Campaign Against Illegal Poisoning (CAIP) and Chemicals Regulation Directorate (CRD), 2009.
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Crop Protection - The quick answers
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The people who work in crop protection have so much to be proud of, and yet, even if you are new to the business, you cannot have failed to notice that not everyone agrees with this statement. This booklet lays out the facts to try and put the record straight. Published by the Crop Protection Association, Undated.
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Crop Protection Decision Triangle
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Crop Protection Association leaflet describing a simple step wise process to minimise risks when using pesticides - optimising protection for the consumer, operator, environment and the crop.
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Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP)
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PDF of the Voluntary Initiatives CPMP. Ideal for downloading to complete the plans in hardcopy format. Both the England and Scotland versions are available. Latest Version for 2005-2007.
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