21 October 2024
In a Special Gazette dated 10 September 2024, The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) handed down its final regulatory decision … more
Archive for the ‘Agrochemical Updates’ Category
Agrochemical update: APVMA announces final decision on chlorpyrifos – use on grapevines to end
9 October 20249 October 2024
In a Special Gazette dated 3 October 2024, The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) handed down its final regulatory decision … more
Off-target herbicide spray drift: reporting and testing
12 September 202411 September 2024
Phenoxy herbicide spray drift onto vineyards is a relatively common occurrence, resulting in grapevine damage and potential residue issues.
This agrochemical update … more
Paraquat and diquat herbicides under review by the APVMA
6 September 20246 September 2024
Paraquat and diquat agrochemicals have been used in Australia since the mid 1960’s as non-selective contact herbicides and plant tissue desiccants. Current … more
Spray season reminder
2 September 2024
With budburst upon us in a number of wine regions, it is a good time to reflect on some of the key … more
Agrochemical update – new active constituents for control of Botrytis and powdery mildew
7 August 20247 August 2024
This eBulletin advises that the online version of the 2024/25 ‘Dog book’ and mobile app have been updated to include two new … more
Agrochemical update June 2024 – New ‘Dog book’ available!
12 June 202412 June 2024
The 2024/25 ‘Dog book’ is now available online, with hard copies coming next month.
This eBulletin summarises the major changes compared with … more
Agrochemical update: Permit for ethephon products
5 October 20235 October 2023
The APVMA has updated an existing permit (Ethephon (PER92913)) for the use of ethephon for cordon bunch crop removal. This new permit … more
Agrochemical update June 2023
22 June 202322 June 2023
This agrochemical update summarises the major changes in the 2023/24 ‘Dog book’ compared with the previous version. The new edition will be … more
Agrochemical update: emergency use permit for Nufarm Amishield Fungicide
12 December 20227 December 2022
The APVMA has issued an off-label permit (PER93023) enabling the use of Nufarm Amishield Fungicide (APVMA No. 88958) on grapevines. It is … more