France seeks to reduce cadmium in agriculture by replacing phosphate fertilizers

A bill is currently being examined in the National Assembly to limit the use of cadmium-containing phosphate fertilizers in French agriculture.

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Cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, gradually accumulates in agricultural soils and poses environmental and health risks.

This measure would aim to prevent crop contamination and protect the food chain long-term.

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