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Given I am in the media I would have thought this would have landed on my desk, but first I heard of it was on Facebook. Have looked and can;t see any mention on here.
There is a tender out to run - announced on 4th July and bids have to be in 1st August. Given all the complaints on here - anyone fancy running it?
Details:
The VI (Voluntary Initiative) is inviting bids from companies interested in operating its National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) scheme. The closing date is 1 August, read more about the scheme here, including how to apply.
UK agriculture is about to enter a period of rapid change, which will include an increased focus on environmental stewardship.
An updated version of the government’s National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, which aims to increase uptake of sustainable crop protection, is expected to be released later this year.
The NRoSO scheme has operated since 2003 and is open to anybody who holds an appropriate certificate of competence qualification approved by the CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division) for the safe application of pesticides.
The NRoSO scheme’s central register is based on recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a target of CPD points must be met to remain a registered member.
The VI is an industry-led programme, with partners drawn from across the agricultural sector including the NFU as a sponsor.
The closing date for receipt of bids is Monday 1 August.
There is a tender out to run - announced on 4th July and bids have to be in 1st August. Given all the complaints on here - anyone fancy running it?
Details:
The VI (Voluntary Initiative) is inviting bids from companies interested in operating its National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) scheme. The closing date is 1 August, read more about the scheme here, including how to apply.
UK agriculture is about to enter a period of rapid change, which will include an increased focus on environmental stewardship.
An updated version of the government’s National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Pesticides, which aims to increase uptake of sustainable crop protection, is expected to be released later this year.
Testing the market
The VI has decided that the time is right to test the market, to ensure that the NRoSO scheme is providing the best possible service to its members, their employers and the VI, and that it is delivering value for money.The NRoSO scheme has operated since 2003 and is open to anybody who holds an appropriate certificate of competence qualification approved by the CRD (Chemicals Regulation Division) for the safe application of pesticides.
Proof of competence
NRoSO membership is a requirement of many farm assurance schemes and supermarket protocols and scheme membership can also demonstrate that operators meet their legal obligations around the use of professional plant protection products.The NRoSO scheme’s central register is based on recording Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a target of CPD points must be met to remain a registered member.
The VI is an industry-led programme, with partners drawn from across the agricultural sector including the NFU as a sponsor.
Best practice
Its mission is to be the UK’s primary independent delivery mechanism for promoting best practice in the responsible use of professional plant protection products, in order to protect water and the environment, through enhanced adoption of an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach to sustainable agriculture.Bidding information
Any companies or organisations interested in bidding to manage and operate the NRoSO scheme should contact Neal Evans at the Voluntary Initiative via [email protected] to receive an invitation to tender.The closing date for receipt of bids is Monday 1 August.