Glyphosate doesn’t just wash away. It can linger in soil for months—sometimes years—building up over time and disrupting the microbial life that plants depend on. From farms to schoolyards, this invisible residue may be contaminating the very ground our food grows in—and our children play on.
Glyphosate is often sprayed with precision — but it doesn’t always stay where it’s sprayed. This article explores the overlooked risk of spray drift, and how it may be exposing our communities, ecosystems, and children to harm without consent or warning.
New Zealand’s soil health depends on complex microbial ecosystems and earthworm activity. But how does glyphosate affect soil over time? We examine what the science says about persistence, microbial shifts, nutrient cycling, and long-term agricultural resilience.
Many Kiwi gardeners still rely on glyphosate out of habit, but safer options exist. From natural weed control methods to glyphosate-free weedkillers now available in New Zealand, here’s how to protect your garden without harming your soil, your health, or the environment.
Earthworms are disappearing from our soils — and it’s not just a coincidence. Studies suggest that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, may be playing a role. As the cornerstone of healthy soil, earthworms are vital to ecosystems. So why aren’t we talking about how herbicide exposure might be affecting them?
Glyphosate runoff from farms and gardens is contaminating waterways, posing risks to aquatic life and potentially impacting drinking water safety. Discover the hidden health concerns.
What did farmers do before glyphosate became the go-to weed killer? This article challenges the glyphosate dependency narrative, exploring past methods and modern alternatives while questioning Bayer's recent formulation changes.
Bees are dying, and glyphosate may be part of the reason. While regulators claim it’s safe, research shows this common herbicide disrupts pollinators' gut health—putting entire ecosystems at risk. As New Zealand proposes raising glyphosate limits, it’s time we ask: who really benefits, and at what cost?
