To prevent the hazardous nature of these substances from turning into risks for farmers, their workforce, dairy cows and the environment. Pesticides are regulated by various acts and regulations in South Africa to ensure that these substances will perform as expected to control plant pests and public health pests, weeds and undesired microbes that affect plant health.

CropLife South Africa which is the industry association for the plant science industry pleads for all end users of pesticides to follow label instructions meticulously, not only because it is a legal requirement, but also because it safeguards people, animals and the environment against risks while controlling pests, diseases and weeds effectively.

In this webinar the focus will be on the judicious use of pesticides in an integrated pest management programme, the new Global Harmonised System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS systems) and the key elements of risk management.

this video to understand the importance of reading and following label instructions and the importance of judicious use of agricultural remedies.