This winter, Hutchinsons and Farmacy are offering face-to-face operator training of the new, annual NRoSO arable update course

Main topic – Adjuvants & water conditioning

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Diagnose – where pesticide performance can be lost

Distinguish – the main adjuvant and conditioning functions

Check – the PPP label and the current HSE list entry

Assess – hardness and pH as different water problems

Mix and record - the decision clearly and safely

The course will also cover:

Pesticide & spraying update – what’s changed in pesticide regulation, application technology, environmental policy and professional practice

Test your regular water source for hardness and pH (bring along a sample to test)

Key information:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session

Delegates must sign the register for their NRoSO CPD points.

Pricing:

Face-to-face training - Registration will cost £75.00 (Inc VAT) per delegate. This will secure your place at the venue and include refreshments, plus a printed NRoSO workbook.

What will delegates receive on the day?

3 hours of face-to-face, classroom training, complemented with the 66 page 2026-27 NRoSO Handbook, packed full of all the information you need to keep UK crop protection safe and responsible.

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

This workshop qualifies for 10 CPD points for National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) members and 8 CPD points for BASIS members.

Description supplied by the event organiser.