Training for Professional Plant Protection Product Users Held in Cetinje

Participants had the opportunity to acquire and improve their knowledge through expert lectures in the fields of plant protection, the proper and responsible use of plant protection products, good agricultural practices, integrated pest management and organic production. Particular attention was paid to risk-reduction measures, the proper storage and handling of plant protection products, risks to human health and the environment, first-aid measures in cases of pesticide exposure, waste management, legal regulations and the maintenance of required records. The practical part of the training included lectures on equipment for applying plant protection products, practical calculations and a demonstration of the proper application of pesticides, followed by discussions and consultations during which participants could resolve questions related to the use of plant protection products. Based on the certificates issued, the trainees will be entered into the Register of Plant Protection Product Users, after which the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Affairs and Phytosanitary Affairs will issue them permits to purchase plant protection products, in accordance with applicable regulations. In this way, users of funds from the Agricultural Budget, as well as municipal budgets intended for agricultural development, can be informed in a timely manner about the standards and obligations they must meet in the area of sustainable and safe use of plant protection products. The Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Affairs and Phytosanitary Affairs will continue organizing specialist courses in all regions of Montenegro, in cooperation with the relevant institutions and local governments, so that as many professional users as possible acquire the necessary knowledge and meet the requirements for the safe and responsible use of plant protection products.