Stihl is a well-known and respected manufacturer of power tools, most notably chainsaws. As it turns out, this manufacturer ...

The Van Buren County Road Commission is advising residents that it will be spraying herbicide along roads throughout the county in the coming months to combat invasive plants. Road Commission Operatio ...

Syngenta’s decision to stop selling paraquat in Australia marks a major shift in the country’s herbicide market. The move ...

The government has allotted P235 million in financial assistance for sugarcane farmers displaced by the red-striped soft ...

Ahead, a physical therapist and gardening expert share several effective ways to remove weeds without hurting your back.

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THE Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s decision not to ban the use of paraquat and diquat has been welcomed by broadacre farmers, but condemned by opponents concerned about ...

It is illegal to use paraquat in at least 74 jurisdictions worldwide, including the European Union, China, Malaysia, Brazil and, most recently, the U.S. state of Vermont. But today, Australia's ...

Fears have been raised after a herbicide linked to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease was cleared for use in Australia. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority ...

Herbicide manufacturer had reservations dating back to 1970s about paraquat but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can protect workers Follow our Australia news ...

Australians risk ongoing toxic chemical exposure increasing their chances of Parkinson's and other diseases after a controversial weedkiller was approved for restricted use, an advocacy group warns.