Syngenta will remove paraquat from Australia by 2027. The chemical now faces tighter rules. The Swiss firm says sales will stop once existing stocks are exhausted.

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

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