Arable
Follow safety guidelines when hand-roguing beet
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rowers and gangmasters are being reminded to ensure they stick to safety guidelines pro- tecting workers who pull bolters and weed beet from sugar beet crops. Bayer introduced worker safety guidelines following applications of its sugar beet sprays in 2018. Although voluntary, the advice is seen as an im- portant way of helping to ensure spray products are used responsibly and re- main available to growers. “We are continually reviewing and revising the protocols that guide prod- uct use and safeguard users to pro- mote best practice,” explains Lizzie Carr-Archer, the fi rm’s campaign man- ager for root crops. “Within this context, we are re-stat- ing the stewardship guidelines that pro- tect users and the environment from exposure to crop protection products within the context of ever-changing in- dustry practice.”
Hand-roguing remains one of the
best ways to ensure a clean beet crop. Weed beet rather than bolting is usu- ally the main problem. With up to 1500 seeds, each plant could produce much more weed beet in a following crop. Plants harbour pests and diseas-
es, compete for moisture, nutrients and light – reducing crop yields. In the worst cases, doing nothing risks hav- ing to give up growing beet on the fi eld in question within four or fi ve rotations.
Best-practice should be
followed when working in beet crops
The guidelines specify timescales
and clothing requirements for work- ers hand-pulling bolters and weed beet. Where this has not been completed be- fore spraying, workers are reminded that they should not re-enter the fi eld within 48-hours of spraying. Thereafter – and up to 10 days after
spraying – pulling can be continued by workers wearing appropriate protective work wear. This includes boots, gloves and long trousers which should be wa- terproof if the crop is wet. From 10 days after spraying, there are no requirements, says Mrs Carr-Archer. The guidelines do not ap- ply to those visiting sugar beet crops for short periods such as agronomists when crop walking.
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