- Payment Rate: 100% of cost, up to £150*
- One-off payment)
- 5 Year Agreement
*unless ordering directly from ST
Why is this good for water quality?
Nearly 40% of pesticide detections in our catchments are from contamination when handling pesticides. The remaining 60% of pesticide detection comes from the field, after application.
Managing the spills, washings and wastes that come from pesticide handling is one measure that can be taken to help keep pesticides out of water. No spill filling (RPL3) comprises three individual options: RPL3a drip and spill kits, RPL3b closed transfer systems (CTS), and RPL3c sprayer filling areas and biofilters.
Drip and spill kits (RL3a) help prevent concentrated pesticides from entering the environment. Spill pesticides can seep into the ground or run off into nearby water sources, contaminating soil, groundwater, and surface water.
Why is this good for my farm?
RPL options help to improve safety, reduce costs, and support more efficient pesticide use. They help protect handlers from exposure to highly toxic concentrated pesticides, prevent crop damage from spills, reduce costs from product loss (and clean-up costs), and supports regulatory requirements.
Closed transfer systems and pesticide filling areas can also improve efficiency and productivity, making sprayer filling quicker and easier, reducing manual handling, and lower the risk of errors and contamination.
Option Specification:
Evidence Requirements:
Evidence to Apply |
Evidence to Claim |
Maps - of the area within the catchment treated with pesticides and protected by the Drip and Spill Kit, showing areas of grassland and arable |
Photo - of drip and spill kit on farm |
Quote (can be a screenshot from a website), or order form if ordering directly from ST |
Invoice (if not ordering directly via ST order form) |
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Completed Drip and Spill Kit Filling Assessment Form (Completed and Signed by the Farmer) |
What should I do if I want to apply?
If you would like to apply: