Global mobilisation against Syngenta, the pesticide giant
Rallies are planned this Saturday across four continents, from Normandy to Kenya, to denounce the impact of pesticides produced by the Syngenta group.
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Anti-pesticide protests are set to take place this Saturday across four continents, all targeting the Syngenta group, the world leader in the sector, according to RFI.
Gatherings have been announced in several countries, including France, Switzerland, Kenya, Pakistan and Indonesia, bringing together farmers, people who say they have been affected by pesticide-related illnesses, and residents of agricultural areas.
In Normandy, participants are set to rally to voice their concerns about the use of plant protection products manufactured by the group, which is considered the world's largest pesticide producer.
The organisers of these actions are denouncing the health and environmental consequences attributed to certain pesticides, a subject that has fuelled controversies and legal proceedings in various countries for several years.
This international day of mobilisation illustrates the transnational reach of criticism aimed at major agrochemical groups, at a time when debate over the regulation of pesticides remains intense in Europe and beyond.
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