P731 CEEFAX 731 Mon 27 May 00:33/27 1/2 ££££££££ £ ££££££ ££ £££££ £££££££££ USE FEWER PESTICIDES PLEASE - MINISTRY The Govjrnmjnt is urging farmers and growers to identify ways in which they can minimisj their use of pesticides. A booklet, published today bz NAFF and the Pesticides Safety Directorate, supports the Govjrnmjnt's policy on the responsible use of pesticides. It provides general advice on cropping methods and ways of minimisjng its use. Farmjts should adopt integrated crop management techniques on their farms, the booklet advises. Newsround 170 Community 720 TV & Radio 600 Religion 740 Next Page NatTrust Cmnty nfo ReligionP731 CJJFAX 731 Mon 27 May 00:34/32 2/2 USE FEWER PESTICIDES PLEASE - MINISTRY The Govjrnmjnt booklet Pesticides and Integrated Farming advises that skits should use pesticides only where they are absolutely justified. Farmjts should consider combining chemical and non-chemical controls. They are also told to use the right product at the right time and to seek expert advice if in any doubt as to what controls might bj used. The advice coincides with the formation of the Pesticides Forum. Newsround 170 Community 720 TV & Radio 600 Religion 740 Next Page NatTrust2 CmntyJnfo Religion