Do we really need glyphosate for 'safe, secure and affordable' food?

Glyphosate is the world’s most ubiquitous herbicide and the active ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp.

Its license for application within the EU expired at the end of June.

Last Tuesday, the EU extended the license by 18-months pending further scientific study in spite of failing to obtain a qualified majority when Member States voted on the decision the previous week.