Statement on chlorthal-dimethyl cancellation

Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke:

We note the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's (APVMA's) immediate cancellation of the registration and use of all products containing chlorthal-dimethyl, commonly referred to as Dacthal or DCPA.

We commend the APVMA for doing its job swiftly and urge all farmers to immediately comply with the directive to cease use.

Further recall instructions will be made available by the APVMA shortly and we will work with our member organisations to ensure farmers understand how to appropriately dispose of affected products in their possession.