Environment

FirstFarms does not wish harm to nature or the environment to result from the company's activities in Eastern Europe. Consequently, FirstFarms has undertaken a series of measures to ensure that environmental regulations are complied with in agricultural activities in the various countries.

Spray pesticides and fertiliser

In accordance with legislation in the countries in which FirstFarms carries out its agricultural activities, the company maintains logbooks in respect of use of pesticides and fertilisers. In Slovakia these logbooks are subject to Slovakian inspection by the environmental authorities. Spray pesticides which are not approved in the country in which the company carries out agricultural activities are not used by the company. The company complies with legislation in respect of the quantities and use of both organic and non-organic fertilisers.

Special environmental agreements

In some areas, special environmental agreements must be observed; in these areas, which are cultivated under EU environmental consideration rules, the rules are monitored in regards to field plans, crop rotation and spraying restrictions. 

Training

The aim is to ensure that personnel have the necessary and mandatory training in use of the various pesticides. The company pays for personnel training, which is updated annually.