2010 Media Releases

More research needed before linking ADHD to pesticide exposure
A recent study linking pesticide exposure to an increase in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children is far from conclusive and should not be applied to Australian circumstances without further examination of its applicab.....
Australia should make decisions regarding pesticide use for Australian conditions
Activist organisations regularly call for Australian regulators to follow the best practice approaches of other countries regarding pesticide regulation. For example, the WWF has called for Australia to adopt European practice of a more pre.....
George River Report confirms no risk to health
The George River Water Quality Panel has today released its final report after investigating information reported on Australian Story in February 2010. In that program claims were made by Dr Marcus Scammell and Dr Alison Bleaney that to.....
World Environment Day - Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture through Innovation
Modern high production agriculture has a vital role to play in producing abundant, healthy and affordable food while protecting the Earth’s environment.  As global population increases in numbers and wealth, this role will become even .....
Reforms to the APVMA need to be based on fact
CropLife CEO Paula Matthewson said “a process to reform Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemical regulation commenced some time ago and all stakeholders have had an opportunity to submit their views on their preferred framework. The.....
Partnerships Deliver Production Increases in Developing Countries
Food production must increase dramatically in order to feed a growing world population and partnerships between the private sector and public organisations will be vital in achieving this in developing countries. In late 2009, the Uni.....
Do Pesticides cause Skin Cancer?
A recent study conducted by the United States Health Department, the United States’ National Cancer Institute and the University of Iowa suggested that there may be a link between skin cancer and exposure to pesticides. The study looked at .....
CropLife Australia response to 60 Minutes program
The program aired tonight by 60 Minutes was regrettably full of half-truths, deception and exploitation. Australia has one of the strongest regulatory systems in the world for agricultural chemicals. No pesticide is approved for use in.....
Noosa Fish Health Investigation Taskforce Interim Report #2 Released
Matt Landos has again raised concerns regarding incidences of some fish embryos showing deformities at a fish hatchery in Noosa. In January 2009, the Queensland Government created a Taskforce to investigate deaths or deformities in fis.....
CropLife welcomes comments on APVMA reform
CropLife Australia welcomes the comments made today by Minister Tony Burke that the APVMA requires fundamental reform. This announcement demonstrates that Minister Burke has heard the concerns expressed by CropLife Australia's members .....
When given the choice, farmers choose GM
Figures released overnight by the International Service for Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) show that the adoption of genetically modified (GM) crops increased by 9 million hectares, or 7% last year. In 2009, 14 million far.....
Water monitoring results prove Tasmanian farmers and foresters are using pesticides responsibly
The latest results from Tasmania’s water monitoring program have again demonstrated that Tasmanian waterways are free from any unsafe levels of pesticides. Results released on 11 February 2010, demonstrate that despite testing for 18 .....
Western Australia Gives Growers GM Canola Choice
CropLife Australia welcomes today’s announcement by the Western Australian Agriculture Minister Mr. Terry Redman that WA growers will be able to choose whether they wish to grow genetically modified (GM) canola in 2010. About half of the ar.....


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