The “StewardshipFirst” website brings together all of CropLife Australia’s world leading crop protection and crop biotechnology stewardship programs and best practice guidelines in one easy-to-access location.
“CropLife’s members are global leaders in their whole-of-life-cycle and best-practice approach to industry stewardship, contributing millions each year to activities to ensure the safe and sustainable use of their products,” chief executive officer Matthew Cossey said.
“Our members are continuously adopting and promoting ethical and responsible practices right from discovery and development of crop protection and crop biotechnology products through to their use and the final disposal of associated waste.”
The updated website pulls together CropLife’s stewardship initiatives and programs — the StewardshipFirst suite — making it easier for farmers, agronomists, environmental land managers, local councils and other pesticide users to navigate.
The website also provides further information to guide better understanding of StewardshipFirst and pesticides.
“Through StewardshipFirst, CropLife and our members are providing a suite of world-leading stewardship initiatives, programs and resources that support the plant science industry’s commitment to the careful and responsible use of plant science products and innovations,” Mr Cossey said.
"StewardshipFirst enables farmers to better use crop protection solutions to improve their agricultural practices through practising pollinator protection and managing spray drift.
“We will be expanding our stewardship offering in the coming year to continue better supporting farmers, environmental land managers and other pesticide users.
“At its core, StewardshipFirst is about our role in supporting the users of plant science industry products and innovations, ensuring sustainability and protecting the environment.”
Find out more at stewardshipfirst.com.au
