April 27, 2023
Canola growers have been warned not to use haloxyfop on canola destined for export.
Haloxyfop is a herbicide used to control certain grasses and broad leaf weeds.
A GRDC spokesperson said on Thursday the European Union had announced it intends to reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) for the chemical.
To meet this requirement, 2023-24 canola treated with haloxyfop should not be delivered or received into the Australian grain handling system for grades destined for export.
Applying haloxyfop to canola according to current Australian label directions would create residues above the expected new EU MRL.
If treated canola was delivered, it would jeopardise market access to the EU.
“Australian canola is highly sought after in overseas export markets,” the GRDC spokesperson said.
“To maintain our strong trading reputation and ensure continued market access, it is critical that exported canola meets import country MRLs.”
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