After the harvest: concerns over an important herbicide & Parkinsons disease | Landline | ABC News
Agricultural chemicals are a crucial tool for farmers but can come with risks to people and the environment.
Paraquat is a widely used herbicide in Australia, but it's banned in dozens of other countries.
Scientists have raised concerns exposure to Paraquat could increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
It's a fear shared by some farming communities.
This special report from ABC Regional Investigations.
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