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"Mr President, the East of England is the bread basket of Britain, and I have received hundreds of emails from my local farmers about glyphosate, the weed killer many gardeners know as Roundup. It is the only product available to control weeds such as black grass. It is vital to no-till regimes that enhance soil quality and it is crucial for maintaining crop yields of wheat, barley and rape. The environmental impact of losing glyphosate would be enormous, as would be the effect on food production. We need farmers to produce the food for our growing population and they tell us that glyphosate is not a luxury, it is essential.
European expert scientists have concluded that the product is not carcinogenic to humans, but people are concerned and it is right that research should continue. Despite all this, Socialist MEPs were trying to demand an immediate ban now. I disagree. We should let our farmers and our scientists do their work, and this vote gives them time to come to a more rounded conclusion."@en1
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