Can Glyphosate-Based Herbicides Contribute to Sustainable Agriculture?

Sustainability

卷:13

Sheldon Krimsky¹ 

[1] Department of Urban, Environmental Policy and Planning, School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, USA;

关键词: glyphosate;    sustainable agriculture;    Roundup;    weed resistance;    POEA;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su13042337

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) have become the leading agricultural herbicides used globally since the development of genetically engineered herbicide-tolerant crops. This paper investigates whether GBHs are consistent with or supportive of sustainable agriculture. Agricultural sustainability is defined by generally agreed upon goals: 1) promoting agroecology; 2) protecting soils and the Earth’s natural resources; 3) protecting biodiversity; and 4) enhancing the quality of life and health of farmers, farm workers, and society. Through an in-depth examination of the scholarly literature, the paper explores whether the scientific studies of GBHs are consistent with their sustainable applications in agriculture in the areas of human health, non-tillage agriculture, soil quality, aquatic ecosystems and beneficial, non-target species. Based on the four generally agreed upon goals listed above for agricultural sustainability, the paper finds that GBHs are not consistent with sustainability goals.

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