Syngenta will phase out paraquat from Australia by 2027. The chemical now faces stricter rules. The Swiss firm says sales will halt once existing stocks deplete.

A warning marks the herbicide now. Death or severe harm can follow tiny amounts. Farmers and bystanders are in danger. Canberra’s regulator stepped in after years of warnings.

Many countries already banned paraquat. Health groups pushed for a block on sales. No new shipments will reach after 2027.