In message , Arfa Daily
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Doesn't necessarily help, if the spray has spread systemically
through the plant, either via the leaves, or by the roots ...

There are rules attached to the use of agricultural sprays. Firstly,
in the case of accredited production, the decision to spray and the
choice of chemical must be by someone qualified to do so. The time,
quantity applied and weather/crop conditions must be recorded and
made available for inspection. From 2014 those of us still relying on
*grandfather rights* will be banned from spraying food crops which
can then only be done by accredited members of the NRoSO.

Clearly if someone wants to cheat it is still possible but the system
is open to checks.

-- Tim Lamb


That's all fine and dandy for growers like you in this country, but
lots of veg comes from all over Europe, where they may not be - how
shall we say - quite so 'accommodating' of the rules ... ?

I'm pretty much retired. I think if rule breaking across Europe were
that blatant the UK agricultural press would be shouting very loudly.

Currently, apart from the horse/beef imbroglio they are only concerned
about the failure to fully implement the Sow stall ban.

--
Tim Lamb