K. Machera and E. Markellou Department of Pesticides Control & Phytopharmacy BENAKI PHTOPATHOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Athens, Greece

TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING PROPOSALS IN THE FRAME OF THE DIRECTIVE ON SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES THE CONTRIBUTION OF LIFE+ ECOPEST AND OTHER PROJECTS K. Machera and E. Markellou Department of Pesticides Control & Phytopharmacy BENAKI PHTOPATHOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Athens, Greece 1

Part I : Training and awareness raising activities-ecopest and LIFE+ Projects Part II: Stakeholders consultation Part III: Training proposals at national scale 2

PROJECTS & SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES «με γνώση και υπευθυνότητα στην υπηρεσία της γεωργίας» 3

SUD and Training Training details 3 Training Circles (2010-2011-2012) 3 Groups of trainees Multiple training modules Theoretical & Practical Training Trainers : Experts on Pesticides Application Methods and Risk Assessment/Management 4

SUD and Training Training Modules The pesticide package legislation with emphasis on SUD Low Input protocols: general and crop-site specific IPM protocols for cotton, maize and industrial tomatoes Calibration and use of spraying equipment Principles of safe use of pesticides for humans Safe use of pesticides for the environment 5

Training Advertisement Invitations: Personal SMS Posters Press announcements Duration: 30 hours/cycle

Training Evaluation by trainees-improvements

Site specific Integrated Pest Management Protocols Training Material Externally Reviewed, Published and Distributed LIFE07/ENV/GR266 ECOPEST ΟΔΗΓΙΕΣ ΦΥΤΟΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑΣ LIFE07 ENV/GR/000266 E P ΒΑΜΒΑΚΙ, ΤΟΜΑΤΑ, ΚΑΛΑΜΠΟΚΙ 5-10-2010 ΕΚΔΟΣΗ 3 Η LIFE07/ENV/GR266 ECOPEST LIFE07/ENV/GR266 ECOPEST ΠΡΩΤΟΚΟΛΛΟ ΧΑΜΗΛΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΚΟΛΛΟ ΧΑΜΗΛΩΝ ΕΙΣΡΟΩΝ ΕΙΣΡΟΩΝ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΛΑΜΠΟΚΙ ΣΤΗ ΒΙΟΜ. ΤΟΜΑΤΑ LIFE07/ENV/GR266 ECOPEST ΠΡΩΤΟΚΟΛΛΟ ΧΑΜΗΛΩΝ ΕΙΣΡΟΩΝ ΣΤΟ ΒΑΜΒΑΚΙ Supplemented by Technical Appendices (eg calibration of equipment) 8

Spray Drift Management BPI & EU invited experts Spray Drift Management Training Spray Drift Management Protocol Leaflet on Spray Drift Minimization Volunteers farmers 9

Training on Waste Management & Triple Rinsing Triple Rinsing Manual 10

Practical Training Use of deflectors for coated seeds Band application of herbicides (pre emergence) to replace broad cast Weed Seeker Sensors (post emergence application of herbicides)

Practical Training on Spraying Remnant Management Operators (trained how to avoid point source pollution) 12

Field scouting methods and pest & weed control guidelines Φυλλάδιο Οδηγιών αντιμετώπισης για το πράσινο σκουλήκι, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), στο βαμβάκι Προσβολή - ευάλωτα στάδια: χτένια, άνθη και καρύδια φέρουν μια οπή (εισόδου της προνύμφης) κοντά στη βάση τους- στα καρύδια μπορεί να είναι εμφανή και φρέσκα περιττώματα γύρω από τη βάση των καρυδιών. Οι προνύμφες κατατρώγουν τo εσωτερικό των καρυδιών, τα οποία ανάλογα με το στάδιο ανάπτυξής τους, είτε πέφτουν (μικρά) είτε σαπίζουν επάνω στο φυτό (μεγαλύτερα). Μία προνύμφη προσβάλλει συνήθως περισσότερα από ένα άνθη ή καρύδια. Το έντομο αναπτύσσει 3 γενιές από τις οποίες η 2 η είναι η πιο επικίνδυνη. Διαχειμάζει ως νύμφη στο έδαφος. Τα ενήλικα της 1 ης γενιάς εμφανίζονται τέλη Απριλίου αρχές Μαΐου και η προσβολή στο βαμβάκι αρχίζει από το 2 ο 10ήμερο του Ιουνίου. Η 2 η γενιά στο βαμβάκι αρχίζει την προσβολή πριν τα τέλη Ιουλίου ενώ το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της προσβολής παρατηρείται συνήθως από 5 έως 20 Αυγούστου. (α) (α) (β) (γ) (δ) Εικόνες: Ακμαίο (α) και προνύμφη του πράσινου σκουληκιού και προσβολή στο βαμβάκι (β-δ) Μέτρα Αντιμετώπισης 1. Καλλιεργητικά μέτρα: Να εφαρμόζονται οι συνιστώμενες ποσότητες άρδευσης, λίπανσης και συνιστώμενη πυκνότητα φυτών ώστε να αποφευχθεί η μεγάλη βλαστική ανάπτυξη φυτών που είναι πιο ευάλωτα στην προσβολή από το πράσινο σκουλήκι. Η διαχείριση της καλλιέργειας πρέπει να στοχεύει σε πρώιμη ωρίμανση των καρπών ώστε να αποφεύγονται πιθανοί υψηλοί πληθυσμοί του πράσινου σκουληκιού προς το τέλος καλοκαιριού. 2. Παρακολούθηση πτήσεων των ενηλίκων με εγκατάσταση φερομονικών παγίδων στο χωράφι τέλος Μαΐου και παρακολούθηση των συλλήψεων στις παγίδες ανά 2 ημέρες (οι μετρήσεις είναι ενδεικτικές του πληθυσμού του εντόμου και του χρόνου που αναμένεται το μέγιστο των ωοτοκιών). 3. Παρατήρηση των κορυφών των φυτών για την ύπαρξη νεαρών προνυμφών από μέσα Ιουλίου έως την 1 η εβδομάδα του Αυγούστου (1-2 εβδομάδες μετά το μέγιστο των χτενιών, μέχρι να ωριμάσουν τα περισσότερα καρύδια) ανά 2-3 ημέρες. Σε καλλιέργειες με δεύτερη ανθοφορία, συνέχιση των παρατηρήσεων μέχρι να ωριμάσουν τα καρύδια της κορυφής. Μέθοδος παρατήρησης: Ελέγχουμε την ακραία βλάστηση τουλάχιστον 100 φυτών (ελάχιστο μέγεθος δείγματος) που επιλέγουμε στην τύχη για την ύπαρξη νεαρών προνυμφών σε χωράφι έκτασης έως 30 περίπου στρέμματα - οπότε χωρίζουμε το χωράφι σε τεταρτημόρια και ελέγχουμε 25 φυτά σε κάθε τεταρτημόριο. Περνάμε/σαρώνουμε το χωράφι,

Training of Advisors and Growers on nozzles Checking List Advisors (training to carry out spraying equipment controls) 14

Awareness Raising 15

AWARENESS RAISING Hazards and Risks from Pesticides Use Intensive dissemination of knowledge and information on the safe use of pesticides Meetings with local stakeholders for consultation Posters & Leaflets Web upload of information available on pesticides safety TV : spots, participation in Panels and Local Press 16

www.hydrosense.org Innovative precision technologies for optimized irrigation and integrated crop management in a water-limited environment Project coordinator GAIA Environmental Research and Education Centre of the Goulandris Natural History Museum National Agricultural Research Foundation NAGREF Agricultural University of Athens University of Thessaly

www.hydrosense.org Demo Farms Establishment of training farms where innovative precision technologies are used to reduce amounts of irrigation water, fertilizers, and plant protection products Thessaly region Greece Three pilot farms

www.hydrosense.org Demo farms: Actions and Means Use of proximal sensing systems for defining irrigation and fertilizing needs Ground-based multispectral sensors integrated with DGPS Infrared sensor for measuring leaf and ambient temperature Satellite imagery for delineating management zones Variable rate application

www.hydrosense.org Training Training and provision of incentives to farmers in order to get the appropriate skills for adopting the innovative precision technology in the wider farming community in the Plain of Thessaly

Awareness Raising Special exhibition Goulandris Natural History Museum GAIA CENTER IN ATHENS Thessaly Area of Demo Farms 21

www.sage10.gr SAGE10 SAA Benaki Phytopathological Institute Project coordinator Establishment of Impact Assessment Procedure as a tool for the sustainability of agro-ecosystem: the case of Mediterranean olives (SAGE10) National Agricultural Research Foundation NAGREF The Goulandris Natural History Museum- Greek Biotope/Wetland Centre EKBY Environment & Quality RODAX-AGRO

SAGE10-IAP IAP Method Structure Components ASPECT Components of farmers activities that interact with the environment to produce Impacts. Plant Protection, Fertilization, Irrigation, Pruning ETC IMPACT The changes (positive or negative) imposed by the Aspects. Pollution, Biodiversity Change, Health Problems COMPARTMENT Environment (soil -water), Man, Biodiversity

SAGE10 -IAP : Experts & Advisors IAP development: Definition of parameters that are components of the aspects and determine the intensity of the impact Experts set criteria and rules based on published studies and/or expert opinions (fuzzy expert- systems) IAP -software Experts train agronomists on the rules and criteria to assess impacts. Impact Assessment will be carried out by advisors and validated with Software Guidelines for improvement Environmental Plot Profiles based on parameter values Advisors will issue best practice guidelines for individual fields taking into account the best use of resources

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Stakeholder Consultation (EcoPest +OPERA) Ministries of 1. Rural Development & Food 2. Environment 3.Crop Protection Association 4. NGO s 5. Prefectures 6. Academia 26

Training National Action Plan In which of the following category would you identify the risk reduction objectives and targets for the Greek National Action Plan? Training on best agricultural practices Training on handling, storage of pesticides Certification of professional users and control on sale of pesticides Improved application equipment Aquatic environment protection Information of the public on pesticides Integrated Pest Management 27

Training of farmers on equipment use How could Greece reduce the risk generated by the malfunctioning and misuse of the application equipment of pesticides? Training and procedures for the use of pesticide application equipment Providing motives/subsidies to simulate investment in new application technology Providing information on the risks of pesticides for human health and environment Adopt stricter criteria for the inspection of the equipment in use 28

Training Public Which of the following topics do you think is most important to be included in the communication to the public regarding pesticides? Risks and potential acute and chronic effects of pesticides on human health Potential exposure of population groups to spray drift Risk management measures in areas used by the general public (playgrounds, parks etc) Measures that can be taken by pesticides users to reduce exposure of the public to pesticides Other 29

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Awareness raising and training on sustainable use of pesticides Identification of priorities, requirements addressed by EU legislation and policy - adjusted to national agricultural status Strategic plan development based on the compilation of outcomes derived from preparatory Actions and on stakeholders consultation. The plan should consider training programmes and needs for training, priority regions, priority communication means and topics, deliverables, establishment indicators Raising awareness campaigns Theoretical training activities Training material Practical training in demo farms operating in compliance with SUD Monitoring of impact on the main target audience Multifunctional Web tool for training, awareness and communication (SUD and Good Agr. Practices Net Working Activities Evaluation process (internal-external)

Training propagation chart BPI and Others Raising awareness campaigns General public Training of the trainers Farmers / growers Professional pesticide sprayers Trainers Pesticide distributors Advisors Farmers / growers Professional pesticide sprayers Pesticide distributors Advisors e-training

Outline of training material modules Training material Training material for trainers Training material for trainees (Hard copy & e-training material) Farmers Pedagogical guidelines Technical issues Pesticide sprayers Pesticide distributors Advisors

TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING PROPOSALS IN THE FRAME OF THE DIRECTIVE ON SUSTAINABLE USE OF PESTICIDES THE CONTRIBUTION OF LIFE+ ECOPEST AND OTHER PROJECTS THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! 34