NRoSO Workshops 2025-2026
Running from late 2025 into early 2026, book an NRoSO course with us ...
This winter, Hutchinsons and Farmacy are offering face-to-face operator training of the new, annual NRoSO arable update course.
Main topic – Spray Droplet Management
The main topic explores these areas:
Understanding droplet size
- Understanding droplet formation
- Droplet size classification
- Understanding coverage vs. droplet size
- Volume Median Diameter (VMD)
- The effect of air induction nozzles
Identifying nozzle size and type
- Nozzle identification
- Spray angle and coverage
- LERAP – Low drift star ratings
- Spray drift and effects of climatic conditions
- Matching filtration to nozzle size
- Review of nozzle technology, angled nozzles, twin-cap nozzles and air inclusion
The course will also cover
- Numbers behind successful application efficacy
- UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) review
- Herbicide resistance in the UK – Glyphosate resistance in ryegrass
- HSE Pesticide Enforcement – what to expect during a visit
The NRoSO Handbook will also feature more information on nozzle selection and a few exercises to run through on the day.
Key information:
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your session
- Delegates must sign the register for their NRoSO CPD points.
Pricing:
Face-to-face training – Registration will cost £75.00 (Inc VAT) per delegate. This will secure your place at the venue and include refreshments, plus a printed NRoSO workbook.
What will delegates receive on the day?
3 hours of face-to-face, classroom training, complemented with the 66 page 2025-26 NRoSO Handbook, packed full of all the information you need to keep UK crop protection safe and responsible.
Throughout the course, discussion and sharing of ideas and experiences are encouraged.
This workshop will attract 10 CPD points for National Register of Sprayer Operators (NRoSO) members and 8 CPD points for BASIS members.
Booking
Once the details of events are finalised they will be added to the list below. To enrol on a 3-hour training course (and to pay) please follow the link on the corresponding course below:
Find all our NRoSO events on EventBrite here: Hutchinsons Events – Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite
Find Your Local Event
Cornhill Farm
Higher Kehelland, Camborne, TR14 0DH
Time: 10AM to 1PM, doors open at 9:30AM
Trainer: Andy Finnamore, supported by Craig Lawrence
Cornhill Farm
Higher Kehelland, Camborne, TR14 0DH
Time: 2PM to 5PM, doors open at 1:30PM
Trainer: Andy Finnamore, supported by Craig Lawrence
Cornwall Farm Machinery
Trewaters Farm, Trispen, Truro, TR4 9BE
Time: 10AM to 1PM, doors open at 9:30AM
Trainer: James Walkers, supported by James Whatty
High Lodge Leisure Ltd
Haw Wood, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Stuart Adams
High Lodge Leisure Ltd
Haw Wood, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3QT
Time: 1PM to 4PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Stuart Adams
Harper Adams University
Edgmond, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Tom Pedge
Harling Depot
Barkers Buildings, Middle Harling, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SQ
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Will Faulds
Harling Depot
Barkers Buildings, Middle Harling, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SQ
Time: 1PM to 4PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Will Faulds
Hutchinsons Butterwick Depot
Main Road, Butterwick, Boston, PE22 0JH
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Will Sharpe
Hutchinsons Butterwick Depot
Main Road, Butterwick, Boston, PE22 0JH
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, lunch from 12:00PM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Will Sharpe
Colchester Rugby Club
Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5YX
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Tom Smith
Colchester Rugby Club
Raven Park, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, Essex CO4 5YX
Time: 1PM to 4PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Tom Smith
Fullingbridge Farm
Heywood, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4NB
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Simon Trenary
Strathmore Rugby club
Inchmacoble Park, Forfar, DD8 1RL
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Morven Nimmo, supported by Keith Brand
Startin Tractors Ltd
Ashby Road, Twycross, Atherstone, CV9 3PW
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Greg Hopkinson, supported by Henry Papworth
The Holt Fleet
Holt Heath, Worcester, WR6 6NL
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Menheniot Village Hall
4 East Road, Menheniot, Liskeard, PL14 3RR
Time: 10AM to 1PM, doors open at 9:30AM
Trainer: Andy Finnamore, supported by Craig Lawrence
Ely City Golf Course
107 Cambridge Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HX
Time: 9AM to 12PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Will Faulds
Ely City Golf Course
107 Cambridge Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HX
Time: 1PM to 4PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Will Faulds
The Halsall War Memorial Hall
Halsall Road, Halsall, Lancashire, L39 8RN
Time: 9:15AM to 12:15PM, doors open at 9:00AM
Trainer: David Valentine
The Halsall War Memorial Hall
Halsall Road, Halsall, Lancashire, L39 8RN
Time: 1:30PM to 4:30PM, doors open at 12:45PM
Trainer: David Valentine
The Halsall War Memorial Hall
Halsall Road, Halsall, Lancashire, L39 8RN
Time: 9:15AM to 12:15PM, doors open at 9:00AM
Trainer: David Valentine
The Halsall War Memorial Hall
Halsall Road, Halsall, Lancashire, L39 8RN
Time: 1:30PM to 4:30PM, doors open at 12:45PM
Trainer: David Valentine
Harling Depot
Barkers Buildings, Middle Harling, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SQ
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Billy Hoddy-Brown
Harling Depot
Barkers Buildings, Middle Harling, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2SQ
Time: 1PM to 4PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, Supported by Billy Hoddy-Brown
Rockylls Hall Barns
Rockylls Hall, Shelland, Stowmarket, IP14 3JF
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Becky Finbow, supported by Tom Smith
Rockylls Hall Barns
Rockylls Hall, Shelland, Stowmarket, IP14 3JF
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Becky Finbow, supported by Tom Smith
Galtres Centre
Market Place, Easingwold, York YO61 3AD
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Chloe Kirkwood, supported by Liam Hayton
Hutchinson H L Ltd
Unit 25, Atcham Business park, Atcham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4UG
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Hutchinsons Butterwick Depot
Main Road, Butterwick, Boston, PE22 0JH
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Will Sharpe
The Oaks Golf Club
Long Lane, Aughton, York, YO42 4PW
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Ben Jagger, supported by Sam Hugill
South Parks Farmhouse
Coaltown of Balgonie, Nr Markinch, Glenrothes, KY7 6HJ
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Keith Brand
Harrogate Rugby Union Football Club
Rudding Lane, Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7AL
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Liam Hayton, supported by Jonathan Raw
Long Clawson Village Hall
Back Lane, Long Clawson, Melton Mowbray, LE14 4NA
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Oaklands Hall Hotel
Barton Street, Laceby, Grimsby, DN37 7LF
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Tom Olivant, supported by Scott Francis
Wold Top Brewery
Hunmanby Grange, Wold Newton, Driffield, YO25 3HS
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Ben Jagger, supported by Chloe Kirkwood
Claypole Village Hall
Main Street, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BA
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Claypole Village Hall
Main Street, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BA
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Luctonians Sports Club
Mortimer Park, Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9SB
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Oliver Thomas
Taunton Rugby Football Club
Veritas Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8BU
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Nigel Pack, supported by Adam North
The Sturton Hall and Conference Centre
Brickings Way, Sturton le Steeple Retford DN22 9HY
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Tom Olivant, supported by Lee Campion
Ledbury Rugby Club
The Pavilion Rooms (Ledbury) Ltd, New Club House, Ross Road Ledbury HR8 2LP
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Ledbury Rugby Club
The Pavilion Rooms (Ledbury) Ltd, New Club House, Ross Road Ledbury HR8 2LP
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Falcon Inn
64 Main Street, Long Whatton, Loughborough, LE12 5DG
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Greg Hopkinson, supported by Henry Papworth
Falcon Inn
64 Main Street, Long Whatton, Loughborough, LE12 5DG
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Greg Hopkinson, supported by Henry Papworth
Balmalcolm Den
Balmalcolm, Cupar, Fife, KY15 7TJ
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Morven Nimmo, supported by Keith Brand
Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn
Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5NQ
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn
Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV16 5NQ
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Phillip Styles
Ely City Golf Course
107 Cambridge Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HX
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, Will Faulds
Ely City Golf Course
107 Cambridge Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4HX
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, Will Faulds
Edworth Manor Farm
Edworth, Biggleswade, SG18 8QY
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Poppy Clark
Edworth Manor Farm
Edworth, Biggleswade, SG18 8QY
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Poppy Clark
The Station Inn
Marshbrook, Church Stretton, SY6 6QE
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Matt Joseph
Saffron Walden Golf Club
Windmill Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BX
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Tom Smith
Saffron Walden Golf Club
Windmill Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BX
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Rory Kissock, supported by Tom Smith
DKB Crop Protection
Walworth Grange Farm, Walworth, Darlington, DL2 2LY
Time: 10:00AM to 1:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Sam Collins, supported by Louis Williams
Alnwick Rugby Club
Greensfield Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 1BE
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15am
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
Alnwick Rugby Club
Greensfield Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 1BE
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
Uncle Henry’s
Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4JD
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Tom Olivant, supported by Lee Campion
Uncle Henry’s
Grayingham Grange Farm, Grayingham, Gainsborough, DN21 4JD#
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, lunch from 12:00PM
Trainer: Tom Olivant, supported by Lee Campion
The Bell Inn
Bruton Road, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6HY
Time: 9:30Am to 12:30PM, doors at 9:15AM
Trainer: Nigel Pack, supported by Adam North
The Bell Inn
Bruton Road, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6HY
Time: 1:30PM to 4:30PM, lunch at 12:30PM
Trainer: Nigel Pack, supported by Adam North
Hutchinsons Canterbury Depot
Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5HW
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Phillip Styles, supported by Richard Robinson
Hutchinsons Canterbury Depot
Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, Canterbury CT4 5HW
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Phillip Styles, supported by Richard Robinson
Alnwick Rugby Club
Greensfield Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 1BE
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30AM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
Alnwick Rugby Club
Greensfield Avenue, Alnwick, NE66 1BE
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
The Beckford Inn (Bredon Room)
Station Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 7AN
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by David Morris
PGRO Conference Centre
The Research Station, Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, PE8 6HJ
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Andrew Buckberry
Walby Farm Park
Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria, CA6 4QL
Time: 9:30AM to 12:30PM, doors open at 9:15AM
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
Walby Farm Park
Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Cumbria, CA6 4QL
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Conor Campbell, supported by George Robson
Royal Agricultural College
Bathurst Dining Room, Royal Agricultural College, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Richard Robinson, supported by Toby Kellie
Brogborough Manor Farm
The Granary, Manor Farm, Brogborough, Milton Keynes, MK43 0YD
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Philip Styles, supported by Richard Robinson
Brogborough Manor Farm
The Granary, Manor Farm, Brogborough, Milton Keynes, MK43 0YD
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Phillip Styles, supported by Richard Robinson
The Crown Lodge Hotel
Downham Road, Outwell, Wisbech, PE14 8SE
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Stuart Bell, supported by Will Faulds
Lodge Farm Meeting Room
Lodge Farm, Asgarby Road Burton Pedwardine NG34 0DF
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:30AM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Scott Francis
Lodge Farm Meeting Room
Lodge Farm, Asgarby Road Burton Pedwardine NG34 0DF
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, lunch from 12:00PM
Trainer: Alfie Fletcher, supported by Scott Francis
Hutchinsons Canterbury Depot
Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, CT4 5HW
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Chris Lillywhite, supported by Gloria Endredi
Hutchinsons Canterbury Depot
Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, CT4 5HW
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Chris Lillywhite, supported by Gloria Endredi
Ledbury Rugby Club
The Pavilion Rooms (Ledbury) Ltd, New Club House, Ross Road, Ledbury HR8 2LP
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Andy Lloyd, supported by Tom Johnson
Ledbury Rugby Club
The Pavilion Rooms (Ledbury) Ltd, New Club House, Ross Road, Ledbury HR8 2LP
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Andy Lloyd, supported by Tom Johnson
Ledbury Rugby Club
The Pavilion Rooms (Ledbury) Ltd, New Club House, Ross Road, Ledbury HR8 2LP
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Andy Lloyd, supported by Tom Johnson
Online Teams meeting
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, registration 8:45AM
Trainer: Chris Lillywhite, supported by Gloria Endredi
Hutchinsons Canterbury Depot
Canterbury Business Park, Highland Court Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Bridge, CT4 5HW
Time: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, doors open at 12:30PM
Trainer: Chris Lillywhite, supported by Gloria Endredi
The Crown Lodge Hotel
Downham Road, Outwell, Wisbech, PE14 8SE
Time: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, doors open at 8:45AM
Trainer: Tom Johnson, supported by William Robinson
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