Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling Martin Kuebler © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Banana farm pesticides back in focus after sterility ruling Martin Kuebler 02/17/2026February 17, 2026 A French court has rejected a compensation claim against US multinationals by Nicaraguan farm workers poisoned by the pesticide Nemagon. Farmers worldwide still rely on noxious chemicals, often exported from the EU. https://www.dw.com/en/banana-farm-pesticides-back-in-focus-after-sterility-ruling/a-75997132 © 2026 Deutsche Welle