The recent snow has left land in very wet conditions. Therefore, now might be the time to catch up on some housekeeping and the chemical store is a good place to start.

All products in your chemical store must be recorded. A record sheet is available on the pesticide control service’s section of the department’s website. All documentation for cross compliance records can be found there.

Only products with a valid PCS number should be in the chemical store. PCS numbers change regularly as products are re-registered.

It is important to use older products first, so that products with an older PCS number are not left in the chemical store.

Any old, unused or out-of-date products should be disposed of correctly. Products can be brought to a farm hazardous waste collection.

In the case of a cross compliance inspection, the chemical register may be checked. The register should match the crop protection records and dockets for chemicals in and out of the farm.