French minister calls new 10-year glyphosate authorisation ‘stupidity’ He called the EU’s decision ‘an environmental step backwards’
Boy, 16, compensated in France after mother’s exposure to glyphosate It is the first official acknowledgment of a link between the pesticide and prenatal damage
West France farms biggest users of controversial weedkiller An NGO found that the Charente-Maritime and Gironde departments were the biggest buyers of the herbicide glyphosate in 2019, which could be banned in France by 2023 French-Vietnam woman in ‘fight of her life’ on war chemicals French firm SNCF to use more natural glyphosate alternative New French study finds 32 toxic pesticides in the air
French farmers protest over no-go zones for pesticide Protesting farmers are demanding the withdrawal of a new law which lays down obligatory no-pesticide zones near housing to avoid contamination.
France confirms pesticide buffer of up to 20 metres Dangerous pesticides will legally be required to be spread at least 20 metres away from inhabited homes and buildings from January 1, 2020, the French government has confirmed.
The future of natural weed killers Cathy Thompson on working without Roundup, plus a recipe for courgette gluts
Garden risk Writing as a lifelong gardener, it appals me that anyone is still using glyphosate-based products, such as Roundup, in the garden and thereby putting themselves, their families, friends and domestic animals at risk.
French department 'bans' use of glyphosate herbicide Decree issued a day after MPs began a consultation on whether to impose mandatory zones of up to 10m between treated fields and private residences
France debates mandatory 5-10 metre pesticide distance The French government is considering introducing a mandatory distance of 5-10 metres between fields treated with pesticides, and homes - but some critics say this will not go far enough to improve health.
French mayor’s pesticide ban overturned in court A French mayor who banned the use of pesticides near buildings in his commune has been forced to overturn the ban by a court in Rennes.
Court to rule on French mayor pesticide ban next week A court decision over whether to force a French mayor to overturn his ban of the use of pesticides near local residents’ homes has been postponed to next week.
French mayor to face court after banning pesticides A mayor in Brittany is to face court after banning the use of pesticides and herbicides near housing in his commune, with authorities demanding that he reverse his decision.
French town's glyphosate ban for farmers 'illegal' But mayor insists she will not withdraw local decree outlawing use of controversial herbicide Can I still use a glyphosate weedkiller in my garden? French Assemblée delays pesticide ban by three years Independent winegrowers welcome glyphosate challenge
The least-contaminated fruit and veg to eat in France A new TV report on pesticides including the controversial herbicide glyphosate has drawn up a list of the best fruits and vegetables to eat in France to avoid the worst chemical residues. Glyphosate herbicide is no danger to humans MPs ignore Macron pledge on glyphosate Majority of beer contains pesticides, new study shows Macron promises French glyphosate ban Labrador Tag Feed