Stephen Cadogan Political agreement has been reached in Germany to end use of glyphosate by December 31, 2023. It represents something of a U-turn compared to Germany’s decisive 2017 vote in favour which made possible the EU’s extension of approval of glyphosate use to December 15, 2022.

But a San Francisco law professor said it is likely a trial judge or appellate court will significantly reduce the punitive damages award.

Bayer’s management retains the backing of its supervisory board, its chief executive said, after pressure on the company increased when a second jury in the US ruled its glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer caused cancer.

The admission from Coillte, the State forestry body, that it sprays over a tonne of the weedkiller glyphosate — Roundup — each year on forests and recreational areas must be a cause for concern and immediate action. The questionable chemical is also widely used by farmers.

People are entitled to expect that the things they buy are safe.

Bayer says the number of US lawsuits brought against newly acquired Monsanto has risen to about 8,000 from 5,200 previously after the company was told to pay damages for not warning of alleged cancer risks of glyphosate-based weedkillers.

The European Union has approved a five-year extension of the use of the weedkiller glyphosate in a move that failed to satisfy environmentalists or farmers.

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

Docks, dandelions, buttercups, thistles, nettles and rushes can interfere with grass and animal production, and should be eliminated as soon as possible.

Bayer has made an unsolicited takeover offer for Monsanto in a bold attempt by the German company to snatch the last independent global seeds producer and become the world’s biggest supplier of farm chemicals.

EU Commission plans to renew the licence for the glyphosate weed killer for another 15 years faced a new challenge last week, with MEPs delaying the process.

A West Cork town is under a virtual siege from the invasive Japanese knotweed, a plant which can destroy buildings.

You know when you're in the midst of an argument, and have that moment when you realise you've backed yourself into a corner?

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Reseeded swards have higher yields, better digestibility and superior growth rates in the autumn and spring.

Tulips bring plenty of variety and colour and colour to your garden, says Charlie Wilkns

Clover has most to offer on well managed grassland with stocking rates of 2 livestock units per hectare (0.8LU/acre) or less.

A CANADIAN farmer who was involved in a lengthy legal battle with the bio-tech giant Monsanto, has warned Ireland to beware of what he described as the ‘new plague’ of genetically modified foods.