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Public Divided Over Glyphosate Limit Increase Proposal

5/17/2025

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New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public input on a controversial proposal to raise glyphosate's maximum residue limit from 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg for specific crops. While some farmers back the increase, a growing petition with 16,500 signatures reflects widespread anxiety about glyphosate's impact on food safety and health.

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New Zealand Food Safety is inviting public input on a controversial proposal to raise glyphosate's maximum residue limit from 0.1 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg for specific crops. While some farmers back the increase, a growing petition with 16,500 signatures reflects widespread anxiety about glyphosate's impact on food safety and health.