![]() We think we know the source of it, we didn’t do anything to prosecute and I do believe people have the right to farm, so being a farmer myself I’d hate to prosecute somebody then actually have an accident one day myself. The drift that occurred in 2012 we believe travelled about three to four kilometres and it was just one of those summer drifts. The main thing that concerns me is residue left in fruit and the ramifications of wineries being rejecting fruit and the trickle back effect it will take and the cost to them and the cost to me. Look in terms of spray drift we’ve had several events here, some of them small events you’ve just noticed at the end of the season a few curly leaves.īut we had one major event back in 2012, that was the year that there was a lot of events, lot of single events along the range here, and it was a year that we lost quite a lot of growth out of that year. I’ve been farming since I left school at 17 and I’m 61 now so that’s more than I care to count. We run a mixed farm, we’re a fairly substantial vineyard, over 100 acres of vineyard, we run a sheep and also cropping enterprise. In this short video we’re hearing from farmers who understand both sides of the issue, and we hope their stories help you to think carefully about spray drift. ![]() Now the use of chemicals in agriculture is a legitimate activity but there’s no escaping that their use is under increasing scrutiny by the general public.īy minimising spray drift farmers will save money, protect their assets but perhaps most importantly not damage the livelihood of farmers in their local communities. It can have a big impact on people in your local community, damaging crops and pastures, and even polluting waterways. Spray drift has long been an issue that chemical users have grappled with. Steven Field, Statewide Specialist Chemicals Requirements for AgVet chemical retailersįarm chemical storage sites affected by flooding Requirements for using 1080 and PAPP animal baitĬhemical use application forms and templates Recognising surface temperature inversions ![]() Reducing spray drift using buffer zones and vegetative barriers Planning an agricultural spraying program ![]()
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