Locally used herbicide linked to kidney disease
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
A senior source at the Plant Protection Division informed Mmegi that the herbicide which contains glyphosate, an active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, was still being widely used in Botswana for weeds control.
A few days ago Sri Lanka became the first to order a ban on its usage following reports that the chemical may be linked to a kidney disease killing agricultural workers.
After long spells of dryness and high temperatures, it is important to celebrate the torrential rains with caution and reasonableness especially when all indications suggest that the rains are not going to stop anytime soon, especially in the northern parts of the country.We want to encourage both the young and the old to refrain from any risky behaviour during this rainy season.Batswana need to be on red alert and not take chances during the...