Agri-Business Consultant

Bletsoes are delighted that Rob Russell has recently qualified as an Agronomist following his success in the BASIS Crop Protection examinations.  Since 1985 holding the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection has been a legal requirement for anyone involved in the advice and supply of Plant Protection Products in the UK. BASIS now focuses on sustainable crop production and integrated pest management, looking at how farmers can produce profitable sustainable crops in a way which protects and enhances the wider environment. Having gained the BASIS and FACTS qualifications Rob can assist clients in a variety of matters including:

• Agronomy advice                            
• Integrated Pest Management Plans
• Nutrient Management Plans
• Agri-Environmental schemes
• Establishment and Rotation
• Cross Compliance
• Storage
• Legislation
• Spray Programs
• Reviewing the inputs used in Contract Farming Agreements