Councillor for Agriculture of the City of Cehegín, Maria Jose Martinez Verdugo, is reported to be taught in the town a new course, is the fifth so far this year, of 'Manipulator of pesticides used in crop protection.
Basic level'.
It is a free course, organized by UPA (Union of Small Farmers) and with the collaboration of the City of Cehegín.
It will take place during the days from 24 to 28 October from 17:00 to 22:00, in the Coso Business Incubator.
Registrations can be made on the phone 968 002 060.
The Department of Agriculture has sought to highlight the importance for farmers in these courses because, without them, as in the regulations, can not buy such products enabled sites, nor can manipulate them.
This would cause them a penalty so it is of vital importance that is made for the normal development of their work in farming.
This course is intended that students acquire sufficient levels of training in pesticide application that allows them, among others:
Making proper use, storage, handling and proper application of plant protection products and their packaging, as well as machinery and equipment.
Aware of the risks and influence that pesticides have on their own health, public health and the environment, while knowing and using the media to prevent them.
Knowing the patterns of behavior in applying first aid.
Having information about current legislation in this area.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cehegín