24-11-2017 22:39 via yahoo.com

Argentina permits new soybean seed as EU debates weed-killer glyphosate

By Maximiliano RizziBUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina authorized on Friday the use of genetically modified soybean seeds resistant to herbicides other than glyphosate, as the European Union (EU) debates whether to extend the license of weed-killers containing the ingredient.The EU debate comes amid concerns the active ingredient in Monsanto Co's popular weed-killer Roundup causes cancer.
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