NSTS Testing
Flowgro offer Sprayer/Spreader and Granular Applicator Testing.
Either on Farm or at our site we can Test your equipment and as Sprayer and Spreader specialists we are also able to fix any defects found or supply parts for our customers to repair their own machines.
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Call for PriceSprayer Test To NSTS Standard
The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) requires that all pesticide application equipment (PAE) is tested on a regular basis*
Any machine applying pesticides must be tested by the relevant dates. Timescales of test vary depending on type and size of equipment.
Boom sprayers over 3 metres wide, air blast sprayers, train and aircraft sprayers (includes Livestock Assurance Schemes)
1. First test due before the sprayer is 5 years old
2. Re-test every 3 yearsBoom sprayers 3 metres and under and other types of PAE to include slug pellet applicators, micro-granular applicators, weed wipers, seed treatment and other specialist application equipment
1. First test due before the machine is 5 years old
2. Re-test every 6 yearsKnapsack, handheld and pedestrian equipment
1. Do not require a formal test but need to be inspected by a competent person
2. Make any repairs necessary
3. Keep a record of the inspection – a checklist is available HERECrops and Fresh Produce Assurance Scheme requirements
1. Annual testing for sprayers over 3 metres and air blast sprayers
2. Annual testing of micro-granular nematicide applicators
3. All other equipment to SUD requirements*The legal requirements are contained in the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
NSTS Sprayer Test
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Call for PriceNational Slug Pellet Applicator Test
The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) requires that all pesticide application equipment (PAE) is tested on a regular basis*
Any machine applying pesticides after 26/11/16 must be tested by the relevant dates. Timescales of test vary depending on type and size of equipment.
Machines applying pesticides to control slugs must be tested to the timescales specified below
SUD and Red Tractor Assurance Scheme Requirements
a. First test due before the machine is 5 years old
b. Re-test every 6 yearsThe NSTS test includes
a. Inspection of the spreader prior to a tray test
b. Tray test to confirm working width and evenness of spread
c. Electronic report of all test results*The legal requirements are contained in the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
NSTS Slug Pellet Applicator Test
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Call for PriceNational Fertiliser Spreader Test
Initial inspection of the spreader including condition of discs and vanes.
Tray testing to confirm evenness of spread across the working width of the machine.
Adjustments made if required to achieve the best Coefficient of variation (CV) for each product
Electronic report of all test results
NSTS Fertiliser Spreader Test
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Call for PriceNSTS Granular Applicator Test
The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) requires that all pesticide application equipment (PAE) is tested on a regular basis*
Any machine applying pesticides must be tested by the relevant dates. Timescales of test vary depending on type and size of equipment.
Machines applying micro-granular pesticides must be tested to the timescales specified below
1. SUD Requirements
a. First test due before the machine is 5 years old
b. Re-test every 6 yearsAdditional Requirements
2. Crops and Fresh Produce Assurance Scheme Requirements
a. Annual testing of granular nematicide applicators
b. All other equipment to SUD requirements*The legal requirements are contained in the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
NSTS Granular Applicator Test
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Call for PriceNSTS Powder Applicator (Monceren)
The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) requires that all pesticide application equipment (PAE) is tested on a regular basis*
Any machine applying pesticides must be tested by the relevant dates. Timescales of test vary depending on type and size of equipment.
Machines applying micro-granular pesticides must be tested to the timescales specified below
1. SUD Requirements
a. First test due before the machine is 5 years old
b. Re-test every 6 yearsAdditional Requirements
2. Crops and Fresh Produce Assurance Scheme Requirements
a. Annual testing of granular nematicide applicators
b. All other equipment to SUD requirements*The legal requirements are contained in the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
NSTS Powder Applicator (Monceren)
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Call for PriceNSTS Avadex Applicator Test
The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD) requires that all pesticide application equipment (PAE) is tested on a regular basis*
Any machine applying pesticides must be tested by the relevant dates. Timescales of test vary depending on type and size of equipment.
Machines applying micro-granular pesticides must be tested to the timescales specified below
1. SUD Requirements
a. First test due before the machine is 5 years old
b. Re-test every 6 yearsAdditional Requirements
2. Crops and Fresh Produce Assurance Scheme Requirements
a. Annual testing of granular nematicide applicators
b. All other equipment to SUD requirements*The legal requirements are contained in the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012
NSTS Avadex Applicator Test
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NSTS Vellum Prime Applicator Test
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