08/12/2024
In 2023, Mexico took a bold stand by banning glyphosate, a harmful, water-soluble herbicide that continues to be used in USA. This decision highlights the importance of crops like amaranth, often considered a w**d by industrial growers. Remarkably, amaranth had developed resistance to Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide designed to kill plants not genetically modified by Monsanto.
Today, amaranth represents more than just a crop - it’s a movement for food security, health, and cultural heritage in many countries. Dubbed a ‘food of the future’, it’s gaining recognition for its nutritional value and resilience. Farmers are increasingly committed to growing amaranth using traditional methods, preserving both the environment and cultural practices.
