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GlyphosateOur food supply is secure for years to come Why farmers use glyphosate to sustainably grow crops.
It's clear that world populations are increasing. It is expected to grow to 9.7billion people by 2050. This is nearly two billion more than today.1 However, the land that is used for agriculture in the world isn't growing with us. This poses serious challenges for farmers, who need to create enough food items of good quality to supply Canadians and people across the globe.

Canada is currently the fifth-largest exporter of food globally.2 Canadian farmers are expected to play a significant role in supplying the world the food it needs. They will have higher demands than they have ever had and will also have to deal with insects, diseases and weather fluctuations to ensure that their land is fertile and productive for generations to come.

By 2050, farmers must to increase their production by 70% to provide food products to meet the needs of the population growing. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' How to Feed the World in 2050 *

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations How to feed the planet by 2050

Farmers cannot meet this growing demand on their own. グリホサート The latest tools and technologies, like herbicides like Glyphosate, allow farmers to tackle weeds effectively and accurately, which results in an improved sustainable, safe food supply.

What exactly is Glyphosate?

Glyphosate has been utilized for over 40 years by farmers, land managers and gardeners across the globe. https://www.env.go.jp/water/dojo/noyaku/odaku_kijun/rv/gurihosato.pdf It works by inhibiting an enzyme that plants -- in this case, unwanted weeds--need to develop. The enzymes aren't present in humans or any other animals.4 Thus, glyphosate is zero risk for any plant when applied properly.

Glyphosate is used in many different ways in addition to agriculture. Municipalities use it in urban green spaces to safeguard the wildlife and public from poisonous weeds.6 It's also used for railways to ensure the visibility of train conductors and to prevent fires from forming on the tracks.7

Recently, there has been increased attention to the use of glyphosate throughout our daily life. It's crucial to consider what's in our food, it's important to note that more than 160 health regulatory bodies, which includes Health Canada, agree that glyphosate is safe for human consumption when used correctly.8

Canadians need to be better educated about glyphosate, and how it is used. https://pesticide.maff.go.jp/agricultural-chemicals/details/14360 This can reduce their fears.

グリホサート Glyphosate is a fertiliser that can be used to grow crops.

Glyphosate-based herbicides offer a variety of benefits for farmers, customers and the environment. http://www.cerij.or.jp/service/09_chromatography/L-column_application_data/L2126.pdf It is critical to effective control of weeds, a safe food supply, sustainable environmental practices, and sustainable weed management. Let's explore each of these advantages in greater detail.

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (9 U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization) The organization estimates that farmers lose between 30-40% and 60% of their crops each year due to pests and weeds. This is particularly devastating for farmers because their livelihoods depend on these crops.

It's not surprising that farmers have been relying on their tools year after year. Glyphosate is an effective way to control destructive weeds in fields, particularly when they're resistant to glyphosate.

Crops Vs. Weeds: The fight of their lives

Glyphosate is a powerful ally for the crops.

Canadians, as well as consumers worldwide, reap the benefits of plentiful and inexpensive food items

The population is increasing, and half of today's food-growing land is at risk of becoming unusable within a matter of 40 years due to desertification and degradation.10 This is causing an increase in food shortages. Canadians could pay up to 55 percent more for food if they don't implement modern farming methods including the use of Glyphosate.11

Additionally, our most loved foods will be more difficult to find. However, the good news is that farmers will continue to cultivate our favorite staple foods thanks to the science behind plant breeding.

Glyphosate is more than a herbicide. It is also a way to keep the cost of produce low in the supermarket. It also assists farmers in taking care of what Cherilyn Jolly-Nagle, a farmer in Mossbank, Saskatchewan calls "their most important asset"--their land.

The food we love is always on the table

Equipment for crop protection, such as glyphosate may be used to protect crops against disease and pests. Farmers are able grow.

42% more grain, similar to corn and wheat

72% more fruit

83 percent more potatoes and more vegetables12

These are the obvious benefits. Is glyphosate safe for use?

It is essential to keep in mind that all pesticides must be used according to the directions on the label. Canada has two regulatory bodies for glyphosate: the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, which inspects crops to see the presence of pesticide residue. And the Pest Management Regulating Agency (PMRA), who gives the regulations, product evaluations and approvals (or refusals) and has one the largest evaluation procedures in the entire world.

And while regulatory agencies ensure that farmers are using approved herbicides producers and farmers have a significant role to play in ensuring glyphosate is used in a safe and appropriate manner to ensure there are no potential harms to the environment, animals or humans.

In addition the use of precision agriculture has allowed farmers to use data to increase their ability to apply glyphosate to the exact locations and amounts.

Concerning the residue of pesticides, it's uncommon for glyphosate to be detected on food and, if it is detected at levels that are too low it is not likely to cause harm. CFIA makes sure that farmers make use of herbicides safely and adhere to established residue limits16. グリホサート It is not common and does not present a threat for human or animal health17.

Glyphosate is an ingredient used in sustainable farming practices

Farmers employ herbicides like glyphosate to manage weeds and pests in their integrated methods. This means that they employ more herbicides, not just weedicides. Glyphosate has enabled farmers to adopt conservation/no-till methods that provide long-term benefits for soil and the air.

- The elimination or reduction of plowing or tilling land

- Lower CO2 emissions

Capturing carbon in soil

- Improve soil health

- Reducing flow of water and limiting erosion13

"No pesticide-related regulatory agency in the world is currently evaluating Glyphosate as a cancer risk to humans at the present levels." - Health Canada (January 11, 2019, Health Canada).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, How to feed the planet by 2050

Ensuring Canadian farmers have the equipment, tools and support they need to meet the increasing food supply demands of an increasing population is more important now than at any time in the past.

http://www.nogyoya.com/fs/nogyoya/5608829 グリホサート The most efficient agricultural, food safety , and insect control methods can help keep our food plentiful and safe. Glyphosate is just one of many tools that they employ to ensure that Canadians and others all over the world have access to healthy, cheap food today and in the future. グリホサート
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