EU extends glyphosate use for further 10 years

Decision follows failure of Member States to agree on when to reject or renew

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Glyphosate use in the UK will be reviewed in 2025
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Glyphosate use in the UK will be reviewed in 2025

Glyphosate use across the EU has been approved for a further 10 years, despite Member States once again failing to reach the required majority on whether to renew or reject its on-farm use. According...

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