AgVet Chemicals

Agricultural and veterinary chemicals play an important role in primary production by protecting crops and livestock from unwanted weeds, pests and diseases.

Misuse of chemicals can result in risks to human and animal health, the environment and trade relations.

The information below will guide you in the safe, responsible and effective use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals:

In this topic

Guidelines and Information Sheets
Information and guidelines prescribing responsibilities and minimum standards for users of agricultural chemical products.
Licences and Certificates
Other than for a small amount for home use - one needs a licence to spray agricultural & veterinary chemicals. Includes training information.
Chemical Registration and Permits
The registration of agricultural and veterinary chemicals is undertaken by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
Poisons and Animal Pests
A register was made by the Minister on 17 September 2008 containing a list of the pest animals and substances that may be administered for pest control under section 8A of the Animal Welfare Act 1993.
Prohibited and Restricted Agricultural Chemical Products
A number of chemical products are prohibited from use in Tasmania.
Residues in Food and Fibre
There is some risk that residues in agricultural and veterinary chemicals may be found in agricultural products.
Spray Drift and Reporting Incidents
Enquiries and complaints about spray drift or other off-target movement of agricultural chemicals in Tasmania.
Legislation and Subordinate Legislation
Within Tasmania, State legislation controls the use of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
AgVet Chemicals Contacts
Key positions within the AgVet Chemicals Program including contact details.
Agricultural, Silvicultural and Veterinary Chemicals Council
The Agricultural, Silvicultural and Veterinary Chemicals Council develops or approves Codes of Practice for managing the risks associated with handling and using agricultural and veterinary chemical products.
Codes of Practice
Codes of Practice prescribe responsibilities and minimum standards for the supply and use of agricultural and veterinary chemical products in Tasmania.

Fertiliser Legislation:

Contact

Chemicals Coordinator

Stuart Bowman

165 Westbury Road,
Prospect, TAS, 7250.

Phone: 0408 365 461

Email: Stuart.Bowman@nre.tas.gov.au