Air-spray warning
PA Wellington The Minister of Civil Aviation. (Mr McLachlan), has warned the aviation industry about accidental crop damage through aerial spraying. There had been a number of report.' of crop damage in recent months, he told the Aviation industry Association’s conference in Nelson. The Ministry of Transport would seek comment
on proposed conditions to be observed when aerial spraying was done near susceptible crops and built-up areas. "We don’t want to ‘get heavy’ with spraying operators.” said Mr McLachan. But there was considerable public pressure for legislation in this area.
The industry should take great care to avoid the need for restrictive and punitive legislation forced by public outcry.
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