Johnsons Nurseries Ltd of Whixley near York has completed its latest Plant Health Training Course.
The initiative is aimed at enhancing biosecurity and equipping staff with the skills to identify and manage pests and diseases effectively as well as maintaining its Plant Healthy Certification.
The training sessions, led by Johnsons Technical Manager Tom Watkins, ran from September to December and focused on equipping staff who work directly with plants with the skills to identify, understand, and manage potential threats to plant health.
The sessions covered essential topics such as recognizing early signs of pests and diseases, understanding the implications of notifiable pests, and implementing effective reporting and prevention measures, which the nursery says was both comprehensive and practical. It also strengthened the company's ability to maintain its Plant Healthy Certification and safeguard the broader industry.
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