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One sip of herbicide containing paraquat could kill, but farmers don’t want it banned – ABC News
Concern is growing over the use of a toxic herbicide containing the chemical paraquat that is banned overseas but still used here.
There are renewed concerns about a commonly used herbicide so deadly that just one sip could kill you.
Key points:
- Paraquat is a toxic chemical in herbicides used by Australian farmers under strict regulations
- The chemical is banned in more than 30 countries around the world including the UK, Europe, and China
- A BBC investigation has revealed documents that show the product could have been made safer
When Julie Terry’s severely autistic son Damien accidentally drank a herbicide containing the chemical…
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