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Pesticide Handling Areas – What are the pathways of pollution?

In this video, Gavin Elrick, a Soils & drainage expert, explains the difference between diffuse and point source pollution from pesticides. Pesticide handling areas are therefore a key tool to help reduce the risk during filling, rinsing and emptying sprayers.

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