Prior to 1958 only two cases of crop damage, both in cotton, were reported in the Burdekin area following herbicide application by aircraft.
In 1958 and 1959, incidents involving damage through application of herbicides by aircraft in Queensland led to the appointment of a select committee to study the problem.
p1593 Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Bill
Hansard - Queensland Parliamentary Debates Legislative Assembly 11 November 1966
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hansard/1966/1966_11_11.pdf
Prior to 1958 only two cases of crop damage, both in cotton, were reported in the Burdekin area following herbicide application by aircraft.
In 1958 and 1959, incidents involving damage through application of herbicides by aircraft in Queensland led to the appointment of a select committee to study the problem.
p1593 Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Bill
Hansard – Queensland Parliamentary Debates Legislative Assembly 11 November 1966
https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/hansard/1966/1966_11_11.pdf