Welcome to the new Paraquat Information Center

The Paraquat Information Center has been completely redeveloped to make it easier to find information, not only about paraquat, but also about the huge variety of cropping systems around the world in which paraquat is one of farmers' most essential tools.

Here is a quick guide to finding your way around.

Use the top navigation bar to browse the main sections of the site:

• News & Features contains topical articles about paraquat and how it is being used to increase agricultural productivity.
• To find out why farmers value paraquat and why using it helps their families, wider society and the environment, check out Benefits.
• To discover how farmers use paraquat in different crops and countries, explore Use. This section includes case studies from around the world.  Google Earth can be used to show you these places where paraquat is being used to grow more food.
• To learn about safety aspects, how paraquat is regulated, and stewardshipDescription The responsible and ethical management of a crop protection product in a way that takes full and balanced account of the interests of users, future generations, and other species. Authoritative On-line References and Resources http://www.croplife.org/ CropLife International is a global federation representing the plant science industry and a network of regional and national associations in 91 countries. These organisations are committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology. programs covering education and training in safe use, click on Safety.
• If you are looking for in-depth information including the science of paraquat, safety aspects, its environmental impact and all about important world crops, visit the Knowledge Bank.
• If you want the basic facts quickly, look through the Frequently Asked Questions, or find the Paraquat Fact Sheet in the Knowledge Bank.

From the home page you can use various short-cuts to items of information related to specific points, or collections of information on particular areas.  Point and click on regions of the world map or on keywords in the tag cloud.  In the right-hand sidebar, which appears on all article pages, you can see relevant items selected from other sections for further information.

Explore the site and if you can't find what you are looking for then please contact us.