A major herbicide used in French farming is set to be banned by health authorities after it was found to have links to pollution of the groundwater table. S-metolachlor, typically used in maize, sunflower and soya crops, is to be pulled from sale after studies found ‘unacceptable levels,’ including in water destined for human consumption.
Major farm herbicide to be withdrawn in France to protect groundwater
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