Australia Bars Paraquat and Diquat Herbicides From Vineyard Use

Winegrape growers can use existing labeled stocks until June 22, 2028, before the phaseout takes full effect
Australia’s pesticide regulator has issued its final decision on paraquat and diquat herbicides, removing vineyards from the supported uses for products containing either chemical alone or in combination, a change that will affect weed control practices across the country’s wine sector.