BMP 14.- Point source prevention of PPP (pesticide) pollution on the farm (establish areas to fill and clean sprayers and manage containers)

To prevent point source pollution it is important to fill and clean sprayers and handle pesticide products and containers in zones designed for the convenient handling of spillage and minimisation of contamination risk. It is important to take special care in the areas where plant protection products are managed, in order to reduce contamination risks. Appropriate procedure should be followed when cleaning tools and personal protective equipment, and when managing containers.


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  • 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, …)

10.- Avoidance of contamination (local and diffuse)

21.- Optimised agrochemical use (PPP)

24.- Mitigation of water point pollution

25.- Performance of a convenient waste management and pollutants resulting from the activity of the farm

INDIRECT:

7.- Improve water quality

8.- SI – Satisfaction Index

The implementation of this BMP could have a positive influence on the farmer’s perception.

22.- NO3 level – boreholes and wells

The risk of contamination of water (both with NO3 and PPPs) will decrease by implementing this BMP.

23.- NO3 level – rivers

The risk of contamination of water (both with NO3 and PPPs) will decrease by implementing this BMP.

24.- Use of PPPs in some farms close to water streams

The risk of contamination of water (both with NO3 and PPPs) will decrease by implementing this BMP.