With modern farming practices Roundup is used widely in the killing of weeds. The main chemical glyphosate was promoted as a safe weed killer to use and little effects on the environment. Many studies by several organisations have found that traces of glyphosate in 80% of the world freshwater ways and in the underground water systems.

Studies released in 2022 by several groups investigate the chemicals in the foods and water we consume found traces of the chemical glyphosate in wine and beer products. Other studies found that glyphosate was present in cereals and oats products in the USA.

The health of the world’s soils, freshwater and human population is at risk with slow build-up of chemicals in the soils, water ways and the human body. A Court case in the USA where Monsanto (the manufacturer of Roundup) was found guilty of causing cancer in the human being. The person was awarded multimillion dollar settlement.

Given the attitude of large pharmaceutical companies who must times remain silent or release the same studies reflecting safe studies at risk is large amounts of money (Billions) and shareholder funds which is more important than the health of the plant and its people.

New Zealand is not immune from these practices of using Roundup and glyphosate chemical. Local
council, farming community and households use Glyphosate in large volumes to control weeds
and spraying of crops.

Is using safe and simple weed killers the answer and ones that are safe for the planet and humans and animals, like vinegar and salt to kill weeds which cost very little to manufacture and don’t make billions of moneys.

Government members have been approached to ban this product like many other nations which have done so but remain silent in dealing with this matter.