It is the most widely used herbicide in the world: glyphosate. Accused of being harmful to the environment and health, it nevertheless remains acclaimed by a large part of the agricultural world. France is particularly addicted: 8,600 tons of glyphosate were sold in the country in 2020. And even if it is not the most toxic molecule used in agriculture… it is certainly the one that arouses the most debate . Europe must decide on the extension of its marketing authorization by the end of 2022… But will it be able to do without it?
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Glyphosate: the symbol of an agriculture in question
