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Fast acting paraquat means more maize

Indonesian rice production increased by paraquat

Paraquat-use improves livelihoods of Indonesian farmers

Paraquat is glyphosate's bodyguard

Paraquat is rainfast in record time

Paraquat protects glyphosate in Aussie Double Knock

Paraquat system saves soil in the Philippines

Philippines: Growing better vegetables

Birds benefit from no-till
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Using paraquat reduces manual labor requirements, creating opportunities for the rural economy

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