Chemicals

Many primary producers in Western Australia rely on chemicals to protect their agricultural enterprises from pests, weeds and diseases. Chemicals provide many benefits to primary production but must be used responsibly to minimise the adverse effects associated with their use.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in conjunction with other state departments and federal authorities regulates the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals to minimise risks to human health, the environment, animal welfare and trade.

Details about agricultural and veterinary chemical products registered for use in Western Australia can be sourced through the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

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    Safe chemical spraying for small landholders

    12 November 2013

    The use of spray technology to control weeds, pests and diseases is widespread and is often heralded as the easiest option.

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    Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG)

    29 November 2013

    Bovine anaemia due to Theileria orientalis group (BATOG) is a disease of cattle that is caused by the blood parasite Theileria orientalis and spread by the bush tick (Haemaphy

  • Hormone herbicide damaged leaf indicated by red arrow and a healthy leaf below.

    Spraying phenoxy herbicides

    23 April 2014

    The use of phenoxy herbicides is restricted in Western Australia (WA) under the Aerial Spraying Control Act 1966 and the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection (Spraying Restrict

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