Advocates say the farm chemical regulator should not be allowed to present its latest performance report as a recovery from lagging approval rates. 

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority says nearly 81 percent of applications were finalised within the legislated time frames in the past quarter. 

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke  with CropLife Australia Director Justin Crosby about the challenges which still need to be addressed 

Advocates say the farm chemical regulator should not be allowed to present its latest performance report as a recovery from lagging approval rates.&nbsp;
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority says nearly 81 percent of applications were finalised within the legislated time frames in the past quarter.&nbsp;
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke &nbsp;with CropLife Australia Director Justin Crosby about the challenges which still need to be addressed&nbsp;

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.