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The agricultural sector is a vital part of Australia’s economy, but with its growth comes an increase in plastic waste, particularly from single-use agricultural bags. Addressing this issue is the driving force behind bagMUSTER, a program designed to remove plastic bag waste on farms, guiding the industry towards more sustainable practices.
Agsafe is pleased to announce a ChemClear collection event in Victoria, providing agricultural producers and businesses the opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted or obsolete agricultural chemicals. The deadline for chemical registrations is Friday, 31 January 2025.
In a critical update for the agricultural industry, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has cancelled the registration of all products containing dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, also known as Dacthal), effective immediately. All uses of DCPA are now banned, and it is now illegal to use the product. Retailers and farmers are urged to stop selling or using the chemical immediately and ensure its safe disposal.
On Wednesday, 31 July 2024, Agsafe announced a major advancement for the drumMUSTER program at a highly anticipated launch event. This pioneering initiative, in partnership with Pact Group, represents an Australian first in the recycling of used chemical drums into new ones.
Nearly one million plastic agricultural chemical containers could now be recycled directly back into new agricultural chemical containers each year, under a new drumMUSTER® initiative unveiled in Victoria today.
ChemClear proudly announces a significant milestone, having successfully removed over 1 million litres/kilograms of unused chemicals from farms across the country. Established in 2003, ChemClear has been at the forefront of environmentally responsible chemical disposal, providing essential services to farmers and agricultural communities.
In an exciting development for the agriculture industry, Agsafe is proud to announce the appointment of Alicia Garden as its new General Manager. Alicia brings with her a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that marks a significant shift in leadership for the long-standing organisation.