TOPPS PROWADIS is a European stewardship project in partnership between the European Crop Protection Association (ECPA) and 14 participants from Universities, Research Centers, and Consulting companies. It is a toolbox to prevent water contamination by plant protection products (PPPs) by diffuse sources, drift and runoff. A Best Management Practices (BMP) guide has been published, comprising measures of different degrees of complexity, aiming to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the application of PPPs.  Runoff BMP's are divided into six categories: soil management; cropping practices; vegetative buffers; correct use of PPP; and irrigation. For reducing drift, an online evaluation tool for Environmental Optimization of Sprayers is available in the project's website (http://topps-life.org/).  More than 4000 farmers and advisers have been trained in the numerous field days and seminars. The aim is to show how to diagnose risks of contamination and how to choose the most suitable BMPs to minimize these risks.

Train Operators to Promote best Practices and Sustainability-PROtection WAter from DIffuse Sources (TOPPS-Prowadis)

248th National Meeting (2014)

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