Serious delays in agricultural crop protection chemicals are affecting Australian farmers. 

A senate estimate confirms only 78% of assessment for major applications were completed at the end of 2023 

Making it the 6th consecutive quarter the Australian pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority performance has dropped. 

Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Croplife Australia Chief Executive Mathew Cossey about how this will impact farmers, growers and landholders.  

Serious delays in agricultural crop protection chemicals are affecting Australian farmers. 
A senate estimate confirms only 78% of assessment for major applications were completed at the end of 2023 
Making it the 6th consecutive quarter the Australian pesticide and Veterinary Medicine Authority performance has dropped. 
Rural reporter Georgia Kondek spoke with Croplife Australia Chief Executive Mathew Cossey about how this will impact farmers, growers and landholders.

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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.