The Agro GPS blog
What changes in farm paperwork, explained without noise and with the official text at hand.
Ireland
Sprayer testing in Ireland: every three years, by a registered inspector
6/11/2026
Boom sprayers wider than 3 metres and orchard or blast sprayers need a test at least every three years, done by an inspector on the Department's register.
Professional pesticide users in Ireland: the training certificate and the register
6/11/2026
Since 26 November 2015, a professional user in Ireland must hold a certificate of training. Who needs it, when supervision is enough and why the register matters.
Malta
Sprayer inspection in Malta: how often your equipment is due
6/11/2026
Malta's Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulations set the inspection of professional sprayers. Which equipment is exempt and which interval applies to the rest.
The pesticide training certificate in Malta: what the regulations ask
6/11/2026
Professional users in Malta need initial and additional training, and the certificate is what lets them buy professional products. What the training covers.
United Kingdom
Sprayer inspection in the UK: when your machine is due
6/11/2026
The 2012 Sustainable Use Regulations set two clocks: three years for boom sprayers over 3 metres and air-assisted sprayers, six years for most other equipment.
Spraying in the UK: who needs a certificate, and when supervision is enough
6/11/2026
Using a professional product in the UK requires a specified certificate, unless you work under supervision. The old grandfather rights ended in November 2015.
All of Europe
Six questions to ask before you choose an app for your spray records
6/11/2026
Electronic spray records are now the EU rule. Whatever app you look at, these six questions tell you quickly whether it will hold up at an inspection and over the years.