The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) survey of protected crop systems is now live and all growers are invited to complete the survey to help ensure future European policies in this area are evidence-based.
The short survey aims to collect and evaluate current information on protected crop systems including fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals. The protected crop structures covered by the survey include low net shelters, low plastic shelters, low plastic tunnels, high net shelters, shade houses, walk in tunnels, low technology greenhouses, high technology greenhouses and closed buildings (e.g. mushroom houses). Separate surveys need to be completed for each different structure used by a business
The data is being collected by Campden BRI and to take part you need to be a grower or acting on the behalf of the grower to help ensure that this data is accurate and up-to-date. The data gathered will represent an accurate update of current and used to compile a comprehensive guidance document.
The survey should only take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes questions on protected structures, pesticide application methods, crop types, growing methods and irrigation techniques. All responses will be treated as confidential and participants will be able to access the final report.
NFU website
http://www.nfuonline.com/Your-sector/Horticulture/News/Your-input-needed-for-EFSA-protected-cropping-survey/
EFSA
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/panels/ppr.htm