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Inside the decision to suspend the use of dimethoate on berries
Manage episode 519327318 series 2507595
The national farm chemical regulator has suspended the use of a pesticide on some fresh berries, amid concerns about a rise in consumption.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has banned the use of dimethoate, on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
It was sparked by concerns a sharp increase in berry consumption could lead to the safeguard buffer being breached.
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with A-P-V-M-A Chief Executive Scott Hanson about the decision.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
104 episodes
Manage episode 519327318 series 2507595
The national farm chemical regulator has suspended the use of a pesticide on some fresh berries, amid concerns about a rise in consumption.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has banned the use of dimethoate, on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
It was sparked by concerns a sharp increase in berry consumption could lead to the safeguard buffer being breached.
Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with A-P-V-M-A Chief Executive Scott Hanson about the decision.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
104 episodes
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