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Spraying by the rules

Insurers are concerned about the impact of the new Dangerous Substances Directive and how it will affect farmers involved in spraying crops and dipping sheep. But Hugo Cranmore wonders how the legislation will affect contractors and if it will indeed result in a rise in claims numbers

The duties of care presented by the Dangerous Substances Directive (76/464/EEC) are of concern to the insurance industry, but, in fact, how often will insurers have to pick up the whole tab?

David

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