When using pesticides, mandatory requirements for the use of the product (as described on the product label) must be adhered to. The operator must possess appropriate knowledge of weeds, pests and diseases and their effect on crops to ensure selection of the most appropriate plant protection solution.
- Management target
- Sustainability Indicators
DIRECT:
1.- Enhancement of Agro-biodiversity (enhance Habitats for birds; enhance soil fauna; increase fauna over the soil and edaphic fauna; enhance landscape diversity; provide ecosystem services such as pollination of crops, opportunities for recreation, …)
21.- Optimised agrochemical use (PPP)
INDIRECT:
2.- Positive impact on soil structure
12.- Reduction of GHG levels
1.- EBITDA
The adjustment of doses of PPPs applied, will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
2.- EBITDA/labour unit
The adjustment of doses of PPPs applied, will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
3.- Production costs
The adjustment of doses of PPPs applied, will have an influence in the economics of the farm.
4.- Yield/ha UAA
The use of appropriate products will lead to a better control of pests, diseases and/or weeds and to a more effective fertilization. As a consequence, yields can improve.
5.- Yield/ ha main fodder area
The use of appropriate products will lead to a better control of pests, diseases and/or weeds and to a more effective fertilization. As a consequence, yields can improve.
7.- Effectiveness working time
The optimisation of the use of PPP will lead to the need of less working hours.
8.- SI – Satisfaction Index
The implementation of this BMP could have an positive influence on the farmer’s perception.
14.- Energy balance
If the optimisation of the use of PPPs leads to the realisation of less treatments or to the use of lesser amounts of PPPs, there will be an improvement in this indicator.
20.- Farm’s connection with the environmental network
Although the implementation of this BMP will not have an influence on this indicator, the relevance to an environmental network can imply the obligation to follow more strict controls on the use of PPPs.
21.- Biodiversity structures (nests, hives, spider webs, etc.) – habitats
The use of more environmental friendly products and/or the optimisation of their use will improve biodiversity.
24.- Use of PPPs in some farms close to water streams
A change in the dose of PPPs and/or the use of less dangerous products in the surroundings of water streams will have an influence in this indicator.
25.- GHG level
The calculation of this indicator is based on the inputs used on the farm, which will be different if this BMP is carried out.