Federal cash to help fast track new chemicals for growers

HORTICULTURE growers may soon have access to 15 new chemicals to help control pests and diseases including botrytis on strawberries and fruit spot on pome fruits.

Last week the Federal Government announced $1.78 million would be spent facilitating access to chemicals not yet registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority that would help farmers keep on top of pests and weeds. Read more of this Weekly Times article.