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Massive fire breaks out at Chemical factory in MP's Vidisha, no casualties
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha district on Wednesday morning, an official said, adding that no casualties have been reported in the incident.
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Planters request Assam govt to ban a few pesticides that're compromising t
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Through a memorandum, the tea plantation sector representatives under North Eastern Tea Association, appealed before the minister to prohibit sale, stock, distribution and, or use of certain pesticides in the Assam in the best interest of the tea industry. Those six pesticides are Cypermethr
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India's chemicals market to hit USD 29.7 bn in 2024, Set for steady growth
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to recent projections, the value added in the chemicals market is expected to reach USD 29.7 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.26 per cent from 2024 to 2029.
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SC notice to Centre, FSSAI on plea raising concern on overuse of pesticide
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a plea raising concern over the use and overuse of pesticides and other chemical insecticides on food crops and food items.
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"Ethylene oxide treatment done only for health of people", says FISS on ba
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The federation said in a release that it assures consumers and all those concerned that EtO is not a pesticide. EtO is a sterilizing agent that is used to contain or minimise microbial elements in spices and food products, including life-threating pathogens like Salmonella, E Coli etc.
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FAO puts focus on importance of technology for International Day of Plant
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This year's observance on May 12 focuses on the many innovations that cut across areas where plant health is crucial - such as plant pest monitoring to protect agricultural production - and digital systems to ensure the safe international trade in plants.
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Pak wheat crop devastated: 29 dealers face legal action in Narowal fertili
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The repercussions of this fraudulent activity have been severe, particularly for wheat farmers in the region.
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Reports claiming high pesticide residue on Indian herbs, spices "false and
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Terming the reports "false and malicious", the food safety regulator, through a press note, asserted that India has one of the most stringent standards of Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) in the world and MRLs of pesticides are fixed differently for different food commodities based on their
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Over 40,000 kg of Chinese dried chili with excessive pesticide residue sei
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Chinese dried chili shipments were all found to contain chlormequat -- a pesticide that can be used as a plant growth regulator -- at concentrations ranging from 0.13 to 5.27 parts per million (ppm), exceeding the non-detectable limit, TFDA Deputy Director-General Lin Chin-fu said.
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Israelis warned to be prepared for mosquito season
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Spring brings with it ideal conditions for the development of sanitary pests, explained the ministry.
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Rentokil PCI to Set New Standards in the Pest Control Industry with the Ac
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2: Rentokil PCI, India's leading pest control service provider acclaimed for its expertise in pest control, has acquired HiCare Services Pvt. Ltd., a hygiene and pest management company via a share purchase deal. Rentokil PCI is part of Rentokil Initial plc.
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ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases launches first proficiency
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The ADAFSA Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases has achieved a significant global milestone by successfully conducting the first proficiency test for peste des petits ruminants (PPR) serology in camels.
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