A group of farmers, scientists and concerned regional residents say spray drift is causing widespread tree and plant deaths in NSW, and the authorities are not taking it seriously.
abc.net.au/news/spraydrift-ag-chemicals-prompts-calls-for-epa-investigation/102017874Farmers, scientists and other community members across NSW have criticised the state’s Environmental Protection Authority for ignoring reports of damage to crops and vegetation from agricultural chemicals drifting on the wind.
Beatrice Ludwig, secretary of the Community Overspray Groups says many farmers have given up on reporting to the EPA. “They are doing nothing about protecting our environment … they are sitting on their hands, I don’t know whether its indifference, ignorance or just plain negligence, but they are not fulfilling their role," she said.
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