DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 17 November 2024

Pesticide problems | Effect of glyphosate on water resources

JOHANNESBURG - Our groundwater is being poisoned so we can get good-looking fruit and veg.

That's the view of activists around the world protesting the use of pesticides containing Glyphosate.

It's been linked to a variety of health and environmental concerns.

The World Health Organization has even linked it to cancer.

However its is still the most widely used pesticide in the world and a key part of commercial farming.

We discuss this with water expert, Anja du Plessis.

Effect of glyphosate on water resources Part 2
Effect of glyphosate on water resources Part 3
Effect of glyphosate on water resources Part 4

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