Copy Paste Quotes

Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears

Herbicide manufacturer Sygenta had reservations dating back to 1970s but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workers

The herbicide paraquat, banned in over 70 countries, will remain legal in Australia despite Parkinson’s groups, scientists and neurologists arguing there is a strong correlation between direct exposure and the incidence of the disease.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) announced its final decision on Tuesday following a decades-long review of the highly toxic paraquat and a related chemical, diquat. Both are widely used in Australian agriculture.

Continue reading...

Jun 23, 2026 Agriculture Herbicides Environment

Need the full article?

Use the dedicated news page for the summary, then jump straight to the original source when you want the complete story.