Pesticides for Minor Uses in Grain
The Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC’s) “Pesticides for Minor Uses in Grain” project identifies pesticides considered by industry to be essential for continued sustainable production of minor grain crops and then seeks to have them registered or permitted for use. The research team collaborates with State departments of agriculture, independent advisers and the chemical industry to obtain the information necessary for registration or use permits for nominated chemicals in co-operation with Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The program aims to consider pesticide (herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) use in minor crops or minor uses in major crops.
Grain Industry Stakeholders (growers, advisors, food processors,pesticide companies etc) will gain access to an increased range of much needed minor use pesticides to improve the sustainability of Australian grain production. There will be two key benefits of such outputs
1. Improved availability of management options for pest and weed control in minor crops
2. Improved compliance with quality assurance schemes once regulatory approvals are in place for such management options
Further Information:
Current minor use pesticide registrations for the Grains industry
Brochures:
Current Project
AKC00004 - Registration for Minor Use Chemicals for the Grains Industry
Supervisor:
Kevin K Bodnaruk
Institution:
AKC Consulting
Telephone:
02 9499 3833
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