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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Articles

Water quality for spraying

12 June 2014

Water quality can influence the efficacy of chemicals used in spraying crops and pastures.
Rabbit control: bait products

24 March 2014

This web page is part of the bait and poison directory for vertebrate pests in Western Australia (WA).
Bovine pestivirus or bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) and mucosal disease in cattle

27 November 2013

Bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) in cattle is a complex disease that is caused by bovine pestivirus.
Keeping Western Australia's livestock fit to trade

10 March 2016

Western Australia has a well-deserved reputation for producing healthy livestock that are free of diseases and residues that could harm human health or damage our markets.
Chemical residues in livestock

27 November 2013

Some of the world’s safest meat, milk and fibre products are produced here in Western Australia. WA farmers produce safe food by keeping their livestock free of harmful residues.
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.
Veterinarians treating livestock with chemicals

28 November 2013

Western Australia has laws that control chemical use on livestock. These laws protect people, animals and the environment from harm, and maintain access to overseas markets.
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.
Three-horned bedstraw control

7 November 2013

Galium tricornutum is a declared pest in Western Australia and subject of an eradication program. Report immediately the presence of this weed.
Rabbit control: 1080 versus pindone

27 September 2013

There are two toxins available for controlling pest rabbits in Western Australia: 1080 and pindone.