Herbicides Stay But Rules Tighten

Australia’s pesticide watchdog just greenlit paraquat and diquat for continued use—with major new safety rules—sparking outrage from health groups and relief from farmers. After a 30-year review, the APVMA claims no link to Parkinson’s and says new restrictions protect workers, wildlife, and the public. But Parkinson’s Australia calls the move “shocking,” warning of a potential tripling of cases by 2050. Farmers, meanwhile, hail the decision as vital for no-till farming and food security, framing it as a win for agriculture. The debate is far from over. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bf06c14084a3d8dc