Journal
SUSTAINABILITY
Volume 13, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/su13042337
Keywords
glyphosate; sustainable agriculture; Roundup; weed resistance; POEA
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This paper investigates whether glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) are consistent with sustainable agriculture goals. Through an in-depth examination of scholarly literature, it concludes that GBHs do not align with the goals of agricultural sustainability.
Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) have become the leading agricultural herbicides used globally since the development of genetically engineered herbicide-tolerant crops. This paper investigates whether GBHs are consistent with or supportive of sustainable agriculture. Agricultural sustainability is defined by generally agreed upon goals: (1) promoting agroecology; (2) protecting soils and the Earth's natural resources; (3) protecting biodiversity; and (4) enhancing the quality of life and health of farmers, farm workers, and society. Through an in-depth examination of the scholarly literature, the paper explores whether the scientific studies of GBHs are consistent with their sustainable applications in agriculture in the areas of human health, non-tillage agriculture, soil quality, aquatic ecosystems and beneficial, non-target species. Based on the four generally agreed upon goals listed above for agricultural sustainability, the paper finds that GBHs are not consistent with sustainability goals.
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