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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  • Australian plague locust.

    Australian plague locust: insecticide spraying guide

    27 February 2014

    The following article provides information on spraying and withholding periods for the Australian plague locust.

  • Demonstration of spray nossles

    Declared plant calibration of spray equipment

    7 November 2013

    Calibration is the process of calculating the volume of a carrier (such as water) applied over a given area.

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    Chemical residues in crops

    3 July 2014

    Some of the world’s safest grains, fruit and vegetable products are produced in Western Australia. WA farmers produce safe food by keeping their products free of harmful residues.

  • Boom spray applying chemical over pasture paddock

    Avoiding spray drift

    5 November 2013

    Spray drift of phenoxy compounds, and the subsequent damage to susceptible crops grown close by, is a major concern in vineyard and vegetable growing districts.

  • Self propelled boom spray in action

    Ensuring correct use of pesticides

    2 October 2013

    When using pesticides the importance of producing ‘clean food’ while protecting human health and the environment is paramount.

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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.

  • 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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