Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of glyphosate as a drying agent for crops at harvest time due to concerns about its impact on human health. The UK government's Health and Safety Executive will soon launch a consultation on whether to allow its use beyond December 2026.
Campaigners are calling for a ban on using glyphosate to dry crops at harvest time due to health concerns. The Soil Association warns that this practice leaves residues in foods like bread, cereals, and beer. Some studies link glyphosate to cancer and other illnesses. The EU banned glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent in 2023. The UK's Health and Safety Executive will consult on renewing glyphosate's licence, set to expire in December 2026. Glyphosate is still used for other purposes in the UK and EU.
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