The national farm chemical regulator has suspended the use of a pesticide on some fresh berries, amid concerns about a rise in consumption. 

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has banned the use of dimethoate, on blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.

It was sparked by concerns a sharp increase in berry consumption could lead to the safeguard buffer being breached.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with A-P-V-M-A Chief Executive Scott Hanson about the decision.