Glyphosate readings in streams around west Algarve avocado plantations â50 times levels recommended by EUâ
Laboratory tests taken of water in streams around expanding avocado plantations in the western Algarve have shown glyphosate readings – the pesticide linked to cancers in humans – 50 times
Intensive olive plantations âunite environmentalistsâ in 2019
Environmental downsides of intensive olive plantations (monocultures) have united eco- associations quizzed on the âburning issuesâ of 2019. Both Quercus – Portugalâs oldest green organisation and ZERO – one its