The Roundup pesticide debate continues following the failure in Missouri of the Bayer-backed bill, which would prevent people who blame the herbicide for causing their cancer from suing the pesticide companies. Rep. Adrian Plank opposed the bill, calling it “purchased policy”. Plank said Bayer’s push to block lawsuits is driven by greed and made possible by bought politicians. Plank said he has no doubt the bill will come up again next year. “I’m sure of it. You've got to remember the bill sponsor is on the board of Missouri Soy, and that’s what they want. They’re going to pander to the people who give them a bunch of money, and that’s Monsanto-Bayer.” stlpr.org

 

 

New Zealanders' toast and porridge might soon have an unwelcome new ingredient. The government has recently announced it wants to allow 100 times more glyphosate residues – the main chemical in Roundup – on grains. Sign the open letter to let the Government know what you think of their idea. Greenpeace

 

 

The antitrust regulator of Turkey has initiated an investigation into several companies operating in the seed market, as per a recent official statement. The companies under investigation include Corteva Turkey, KWS, Limgrain, May-Agro, Monsanto Gida, Polen Tohumculuk, and Syngenta Tarim. The preliminary investigation was launched in response to allegations that these companies violated the Protection of Competition law. The allegations suggest that the companies were involved in territory/customer sharing and exchanging competition-sensitive information. The Competition Board, after reviewing the information, documents, and findings obtained from the preliminary investigation, deemed the evidence serious and sufficient. Investing.com

 

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