Opinion: What lessons can we learn from European glyphosate review? 29 Apr, 2021 04:00 AM 5 minutes to read The Country Opinion: The prospect of a ban on glyphosate is placing enormous pressure on European farmers and Kiwis should be taking notice, Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross says. Glyphosate use in Europe has resulted in reassessments, reviews and bans in some countries, causing a backlash by farmers. Read More The controversial herbicide is touted by New Zealand Professor of Toxicology Ian Shaw as a victim of its own success. It's successful because it is the most widely used herbicide in the world, it is versatile, and its use can benefit the environment.