date:Mar 07, 2019
Paraquat - an antiquated poison or necessary weapon in the fight against weeds?
New Zealanders are being asked by the Environmental Protection Authority to decide whether or not some paraquat-based products should be banned.
Sprayed to help fruit and vegetables flourish, paraquat is described by the Environmental Protection Authority as a particularly harsh and hazardous chemical, and WorkSafe says it should only be used if there is no other alternative.
It is banned in the European Union and