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Bayer CEO says company stands behind glyphosate

(VAN) Bayer's CEO said on Friday that the healthcare and crop chemicals group continues to firmly back its glyphosate weedkiller even after a recent courtroom loss in U.S. litigation over an alleged carcinogenic effect.

When asked whether Bayer would alter its legal strategy, CEO Bill Anderson said in a media call that glyphosate is approved and deemed safe by regulators in every major jurisdiction.

"We stand firmly behind the product and that assessment," said Anderson.

Bayer was last month ordered to pay $2.25 billion to a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to glyphosate, though the amount of damages is expected to be reduced on appeal.

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FAO commemorates International Mountain Day 2025 by spotlighting glacier preservation

FAO commemorates International Mountain Day 2025 by spotlighting glacier preservation

(VAN) The event calls for urgent action to preserve glaciers, and recognises Mountain Future Award-winning projects in Colombia, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan that protect mountain ecosystems and build resilience.

New study challenges urban-rural divide of Industrial Revolution's impact on health

New study challenges urban-rural divide of Industrial Revolution's impact on health

(VAN) New evidence shows that the health impacts of the Industrial Revolution varied more widely than previously believed, challenging the longstanding narrative that rural communities remained comparatively untouched.

Japan’s feed industry shifts toward corn as rice prices remain elevated

Japan’s feed industry shifts toward corn as rice prices remain elevated

(VAN) FAS forecasts a 2.2% rise in corn imports for MY 2025-26, reaching 15.8 million tonnes, the highest volume in six years.

U.S. eyes high tariffs on Canadian fertilizer, subsidies for farmers

U.S. eyes high tariffs on Canadian fertilizer, subsidies for farmers

(VAN) Donald Trump said he is considering 'very severe' tariffs on imports of fertilizer from Canada, as the U.S. prepares a multibillion-dollar funding package for its own farmers.

FAO launches Villages Recognition Initiative to celebrate rural heritage and innovation

FAO launches Villages Recognition Initiative to celebrate rural heritage and innovation

(VAN) Initiative launched in Cairo honors villages that are helping drive agrifood systems transformation.

Europe strikes a deal to phase out Russian natural gas imports by late 2027

Europe strikes a deal to phase out Russian natural gas imports by late 2027

(VAN) The European Union agreed Wednesday to phase out Russian natural gas imports by late 2027 as part of an effort to end the bloc’s decade-long dependency on Russian energy.

Indonesia invests over a billion to boost poultry feed production

Indonesia invests over a billion to boost poultry feed production

(VAN) Indonesia plans a US$1.2 billion investment in feed mills to boost poultry feed production.

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