NZ Food Safety has proposed changing the residue limits allowed in food for several agricultural compounds. The proposed amendments change or […]
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Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction
The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate — the active ingredient in […]
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Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction
New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]
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EU glyphosate licence renewed for five years – Expert Reaction
After 18 months of stalled votes, the EU has voted to renew the license for weedkiller glyphosate for another five […]
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Herbicides and antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
Commonly used agricultural chemicals may help harmful bacteria evade antibiotic drugs, according to a new study. In the study, published […]
Continue readingWeed killer found in Auckland’s water supply lakes
Traces of the weed killer metsulfuron-methyl were detected in dams that supply 20 per cent of Auckland’s water, causing them to be closed from May […]
Continue readingStudy on cancer and GM maize – experts respond
A new study released overnight claims that GM maize treated with the herbicide RoundUp causes a variety of cancers in […]
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