A Biosecurity Queensland officer conducted routine sampling of table grapes during harvest operations in November 2016 at the farm and testing revealed a significant level of residue from the pesticide dimethoate.
Queensland's Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner said the fine underlined the significant responsibility attached to the responsible use of agricultural chemical products.
Dailytelegraph.com.au quoted Furner as saying: “It's unclear if the offending was deliberate or accidental.”
