Global seed and crop protection leader, Basel-based
Syngenta has launched a formal consultation over the future of its Grangemouth site, where 377 jobs are at risk. The company says the site is not competitive with other supply options and will continue to explore alternatives during the consultation.
A new global analysis finds that ever having worked around pesticides raises the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) by about 61%–71%, with herbicides driving a stronger link. The study pools data from eight past investigations and notes higher risk in men. Experts caution that causality remains unproven and exposure measurement varies.