Pesticides are chemical substances used in agriculture to control pests and diseases that threaten crop yields. However, their residues persist on harvested produce, making their way onto our dinner tables. The EU extended the use of glyphosate despite safety concerns and lack of consensus among member states. This decision contradicted the goal of sustainable farming outlined in the Farm to Fork strategy. It faced opposition from the industrial agriculture sector, which employed tactics to undermine green farming reforms.

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