Agriculture

Safety

The use of a plant protection product is only authorized if the resulting exposure of the consumer to residues is shown to be less than a toxicological limit which always includes a safety factor of at least 100.

Operator Safety

Glufosinate-ammonium has been used safely for more than 30 years, and to-date, there have been no known cases of harm to humans.

Food Safety

Glufosinate-ammonium is thoroughly assessed by public authorities to determine safety thresholds.

Environmental Safety

When label instructions are followed, Glufosinate-ammonium does not contaminate the environment and is safe for animals.

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Basics

Glufosinate-ammonium is one of the most widely-applied broad-spectrum herbicides, controlling weeds in a huge variety of crops worldwide.

Benefits

For more than 30 years, Glufosinate-ammonium has become one of the key herbicides in global agriculture. For farmers, the product offers a unique, simple and effective weed control in a variety of crops, while preserving a balance between the needs of the environment, economy and society.