General News
14 September, 2025
Managing chemicals and spray drift
With agriculture being a large and valuable sector of Hindmarsh’s working industry, farming land can often back onto residential areas.
'Spray drift' is the airborne movement of agricultural chemicals as droplets, particles or vapour.
A combination of factors can contribute to spray drift, including the volatility of the chemical, weather conditions, equipment and droplet size.
Farmers should be aware of these conditions and work to ensure that care is taken to prevent spray drift to non-target areas that might damage neighbouring crops and native flora and fauna, and may pose a risk to people's health and safety.
Tips for farmers are available online at - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/chemicals/spraying-agricultural-chemicals/managing-spray-drift as well as information around what to do if spray drift occurs and other legal obligations.
Damage to crops, land or livestock can be reported to Agriculture Victoria on 1300 502 656.
For Pollution of land, air or water, residents should contact the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 1300 372 842.
Health concerns can be reported to the Environmental Health Team at Hindmarsh Council on 5391 4444.
