In 2024 is die land geruk nadat kinders oorlede is weens vergiftiging. Die rede daarvoor was chemikalieë wat onwettig verkry en gestoor is. In reaksie hierop is nuwe wetgewing onderteken wat die landbousektor direk raak, al het die voorval buite landbou plaasgevind. Produsente moet nou ’n kursus voltooi om geregistreer te word as plaagbeheerbeamptes (PCO’s). Slegs geregistreerde PCO’s mag chemiese middels aankoop, toedien en meng. Wanneer iemand namens ’n PCO aankope doen, moet ’n gesertifiseerde PCO-sertifikaat en magtigingsbrief verskaf word. Graan SA stel die nodige opleiding teen afslagtariewe aan opbetaalde lede beskikbaar.
In 2024, the country was shaken after children died as a result of poisoning. The cause was chemicals that had been obtained and stored illegally. In response, new legislation was approved that directly affects the agricultural sector, even though the incident occurred outside of agriculture. Producers are now required to complete a course in order to be registered as pest control officers (PCOs). Only registered PCOs may purchase, apply, and mix chemical substances. When purchases are made on behalf of a PCO, a certified PCO certificate and an authorisation letter must be provided. Grain SA is
making the required training available to paid-up members at discounted rates.
