Syngenta to stop selling paraquat herbicide in Australia after new curbs

The chemical maker will exit the Australian market for paraquat, a pesticide banned in over 70 countries and linked to Parkinson's disease, after regulators tightened restrictions on its use.

First covered Jul 24, 2026 · 9:59 PM PT · 1 article

Syngenta to stop selling paraquat herbicide in Australia after new curbs — Image via theguardian.com

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2d Guardian Environment Herbicide banned in 70 countries to be pulled from sale in Australia by chemical maker — Syngenta says it will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations on chemical linked to Parkinson’s disease

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queenslandcountrylife.com.au Syngenta ends Aussie paraquat sales, citing commercial pressures | Queensland Country Life | QLD

farmonline.com.au Syngenta ends Aussie paraquat sales, citing commercial pressures | Farm Online | ACT

farmweekly.com.au Syngenta ends Aussie paraquat sales, citing commercial pressures | Farm Weekly | WA

theland.com.au Syngenta ends Aussie paraquat sales, citing commercial pressures | The Land | NSW

stockandland.com.au Syngenta ends Aussie paraquat sales, citing commercial pressures | Stock & Land | VIC

Appeared in: 2026-07-27 (#17)

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