Practical Solutions International

Advanced Pesticide Management Masterclass

2026 Course dates: 12th March (online)

Tutors: Ian Finlayson (experienced technical manager, government PRiF member) and Debbie Winstanley (experienced agronomist, government PRiF member)

Advanced Pesticide Management Masterclass training is designed for Technical Managers who have attended the Managing Pesticides one-day course. This is a half day update and deep dive into specific key topics.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse pesticide risks in the food chain and use data to develop an effective residue testing programme
  • Understand the principles of IPM and evaluate emerging trends in crop protection
  • Assess the use of PPPs, including the management of derogations under current regulatory frameworks
  • Apply knowledge of pesticide risk management to the floral category and assess potential impacts on fresh produce supply chains — specific module if required

Other details

Cost: £265 (ex. VAT)

Cancellation Policy

  • 4+ weeks notice: Candidates can rebook for another course
  • 2–4 weeks notice: 50% charge
  • <2 weeks notice: 100% charge

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Course Content Outline

Pesticide Legislation update
  • Trends in pesticide approvals
  • Brexit, Regulatory divergence & planned SPS agreement
  • Latest trends in residue results, RASFF and port health notifications
  • PFAS
Risk Assessment & Testing Strategies
  • Mastering Acute Risk Assessment (ARfD) calculations
  • Understand The "Cocktail Effect"
  • Understand how to complete a root cause investigation
  • Develop your own Risk-Based Residue Testing Plan
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)​ and the future of crop protection
  • Master the core principles of the IPM hierarchy
  • Analyze practical examples and successful industry case studies
  • Identify opportunities for integrating biopesticides and bio-stimulants into existing control systems
PPPLs & Derogations, Future of crop protection
  • Technical Management of Pesticide Lists (PPPL/PPU)
  • Rationale for the restricted lists
  • Steps to take in requesting a retailer derogation/ exemption
  • Safety vs. Legality: The ARfD Trap
  • Future of Crop Protection & Compliance
Cut Flowers/ Horticulture​​​
  • Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) and what fresh produce could learn from this
  • Biosecurity & Quarantine Pests
  • Occupational Pesticide Exposure
  • Certification & Safety Standards
  • Consider residue testing for cut flowers