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Researchers reveal nano-sensor identifies pesticides on fruit
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Solna [Sweden], June 7 (ANI): Researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institute have developed a small sensor for detecting pesticides on fruit. The approach, which was described as a proof-of-concept, uses flame-sprayed silver nanoparticles to boost the chemical signals.
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Legalize recycling of properly rinsed and inspected empty pesticide contai
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI/NewsVoir): CropLife India, an association of 16 R&D driven crop science companies, and the leading voice of the plant science industry in India, organized a virtual international symposium on Empty Pesticide Containers (EPC) Management in India - Roadmap fo
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Study on pregnant women finds increased exposure to chemicals
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): An American study that recruited a diverse group of pregnant women over the age of 12 found that increased exposure to chemicals in plastics and pesticides could be harmful for their overall development.
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Parijat Industries Launches Patented Insecticide, Velektin For Cotton, Mai
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 14 (ANI/Parijat): Parijat Industries (India) Pvt Ltd, announced the formal launch of its patented insecticide Velektin, to tackle lepidopteran pest segment in a spectrum of important crops including Cotton, Maize and Chilly for farmers in India and International market
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Research on pregnant women discovers increasing chemical exposure
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 10 (ANI): An American study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development.
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Andhra CM directs officials to prove quality seeds, fertilizers, pesticide
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 6 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said that directed the officials to give quality seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to the farmers through Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBK).
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To fast track agri-drone adoption, Centre approves 477 pesticides for dron
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): To fast track agri-drone adoption, Union Agriculture Ministry has granted interim approval to 477 pesticides for drone usage, the Drone Federation of India (DFI) informed on Tuesday.
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PlantMe Agro Solutions partners with cafes and resorts to provide pestici
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI/ATK): The Agriculture Sector in India has taken a severe hit from the shift in the weather cycles. Despite nutrient-rich soil, the heat, unpredictable rainfalls and recurrent floods have caused extensive damage to crop yields over the past few years.
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Hyderabad artist celebrates 'Oneness' through ceramic art
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 5 (ANI): Hyderabad's Kalakriti Art gallery is hosting a solo contemporary ceramic exhibit by artist Vinod Daroz, titled 'Aikyam: Oneness'.
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Andhra Pradesh BJP seeks compensation for chilli farmers
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], February 21 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh BJP on Monday demanded compensation from the state government for damages to the chilli crop due to a pest outbreak.
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PM Modi assures support for emerging drone market in India
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government will draft policies to ensure that no hindrance comes in the path of the emerging new drone market in the country.
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PM Modi flags off 100 Kisan drones to spray pesticides in farms across cou
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 19 (ANI): In a special drive aimed at helping farmers, Prime minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off 100 Kisan drones in different cities and towns of India to spray pesticides in farms across India.
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