Biobed Development Course – Bill Basford – Consultant

Course Description
This half day course, presented by Bill Basford, Agricultural Mechanisation Consultant,  focuses on reducing point source and diffusing pollution associated with crop protection operation and biobed development.

Course Content
The course includes:-

-           Point source pollution
-           Sources of pesticide pollution
-           Reasons for biobed development and application
-           Legislation
-           Water quality standards
-           Biobed type development – UK and Swedish experience
-           Sprayer fill areas
-           Construction details
-           Implications for location and water management
-           Biobed construction
-           Biomix types
-           Performance
-           Maintenance
-           Controls
-           Future developments
-           Waste regulations
-           Operation exemption

Duration
Half day – 9.30am to 1pm