When was the last big dust storm?

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By Dwain Duxson.

When was the last big dust storm? - I have been reading about how the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is reviewing the usage of Paraquat and Diquat.

This is a major concern for Farmers as it's an effective chemical fighter against Glyphosate-resistant Ryegrass. Any banning or rate reduction would be a big blow to Australian Agriculture. The financial setbacks would be enormous, and Farming practices would go backwards.

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I mean, when was the last time you saw a fully blown dust storm? One derived from Tillage. For me, it would be a decade or longer. Isn't that a pointer as to how we have built up so much goodwill as far as Farming practices go? The dust storm days would return.

Cropping Farmers have invested heavily in moisture-saving techniques and have become very good at the caper. It's become a real skill that has lifted yield averages and kept soils covered. Surely, common sense will prevail. In the meantime, if you are a Farmer with an NGR, please take this Grain Producers South Australia survey, which will have to fight the proposed rule changes. We need your support. If Paraquat and Diquat were removed or the dose rate was reduced, what sort of effect would it have on your Cropping program? Reply to dwaind@farmtender.com.au

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