Fact Sheets

Legislation

Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Act 2002 (.PDF)
Provides a brief overview of the Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Act 2002. The "General Duty" section applies to the issue of chemical spray drift.

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation (.PDF)
This sheet summarises the applicable legislation, identifies the responsible government agency and provides contact details for additional information and advice.

Using Chemicals

Using Agricultural Chemical Products Responsibly - Following Label Instructions (.PDF)
Explains which label instructions must be followed and qualifications required to use certain chemicals.

Responsible Agricultural Chemical Use in Horticulture - Provisions for Participants in Quality Assurance Schemes (.PDF)
Describes special conditions for agricultural chemical use that apply to growers of horticultural crops that participate in approved Quality Assurance schemes.

Agricultural Chemical Products - Permitted and Prohibited Uses (.PDF)
The Agricultural and Veterinary Products (Control of Use) Regulations 2004 describe permitted and prohibited uses of registered agricultural chemical products. The Regulations allow limited extensions to the specific directions of use on the label in certain situations where there is no perceived change to the level of risk to trade, OH&S and the environment. This fact sheet explains, by way of examples, what uses of agricultural chemicals are permitted and what uses are prohibited in SA.

2,4-D Products - Restrictions on Use (.PDF)
2,4-D products are commonly used to control a wide range of weeds in various situations. The products, particularly high volatile ester formulations, may pose a risk to the environment if they drift from the target zone. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has imposed certain restrictions on the use of 2,4-D in order to manage these risks. This fact sheet provides information on recent 2,4-D label statements and how they aim to help users manage spray drift.

Spray drift/ Chemical trespass

How to avoid spray drift (.PDF)
Describes methods of minimising drift from spray applications with a focus on avoiding off-target crop damage from volatile herbicides.

Working together to minimise spray drift (.PDF)
Encourages communication between chemical users and neighbouring landholders to minimise spray drift problems.

Spray Drift Management - Principles, Strategies and Supporting Information (external site)
This CSIRO publication focuses on managing the risks associated with chemical use, in particular the off-target drift. It is essential reading for landowners, spray contractors and operators, growers, government agencies and consultants. The publication is available to download for free or to buy.

Refer to the Rural Chemicals Program fact sheet Guidelines for Reporting Chemical Trespass Incidents (.PDF) for further information.