Glyphosate ban in Mexico: Potential impacts on agriculture and weed management release_bqhfk2tq2bgqhdnld5u6uvvpfq

by Ricardo Alcántara-de la Cruz, Hugo E. Cruz‐Hipolito, José Alfredo Domínguez‐Valenzuela, Rafael A. de Prado Amián

Published in Pest Management Science by Wiley.

2021  

Abstract

Since glyphosate was classified as potentially carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, public debate regarding the environmental impact and health risks from its use has intensified. Almost all regulatory agencies throughout the world have concluded that the judicious use of glyphosate does not pose risks to the environment and human health. However, on the last day of 2020 the Mexican government decreed a ban of this herbicide beginning January, 2024. In current Mexican agriculture there are no safer chemical and/or other weed management technologies that allow for the economical substitution of glyphosate for weed control. Many Mexican weed scientists agree that glyphosate use should be reduced, but not banned outright. This decree could have more negative economic and social consequences as well as environmental and human health risks than benefits, which could compromise the country's food and public security. Crop yields are projected by some to decline by up to 40% with this ban, increasing food prices, making food less accessible to low-income consumers. In addition, a black market for the smuggling and illegal sale of glyphosate is possible. The possible environmental, economic and social impacts caused by the glyphosate ban in Mexico are discussed, emphasizing on weed management. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Type  article-journal
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Date   2021-03-15
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DOI  10.1002/ps.6362
PubMed  33723895
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