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Parijat educates farmers on safe use and disposal of pesticides' in Mahara
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 26 (ANI): In keeping with its commitment for disseminating training to farmers on safe use, storage and handling of pesticides and container management, Parijat Industries India Pvt Ltd. in association with of Department of Agriculture conducted a mega farmer interacti
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Kachai gets its first market shed to promote organic products
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Kachai (Manipur) [India] Sep 03 (ANI): Untouched by the Green Revolution, many parts of the northeastern region remain pure organic, where a very little amount of fertilizers and pesticides are used in agriculture.
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Mothers' pesticide levels may lead to autism in children
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 18 (ANI): A new study has found that elevated pesticide levels in pregnant women are associated with an increased risk of autism among their children.
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Reducing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals to tackle obesity
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 20 (ANI): According to a study, minimising exposure to common hormone-disrupting chemicals may help reduce obesity rates.
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Agrochemicals leading patent activities for Agri sector: Study
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 9 (ANI): During 2014-2017, the India Patent Office received 5,448 patent applications from the agriculture sector, majority of which were filed in the agrochemicals segment (biocides, pesticides, herbicides, pest repellents), according to a recent Study conducted by Ei
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NHRC notices to Centre, Punjab Govt over pesticide health hazards
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 31 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Punjab government and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare over the reports of serious diseases in the Malwa region due to excessive use of pesticides and insecticides.
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Rising popularity of organic foods: What you should know
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 4 (ANI): The demand for organic foods began with fruits and vegetables when there were reports of pesticide residues in them. However, the popularity of organic foods has now extended to food grains, pulses, tea, spices and even oilseeds.
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SC issues notice to Centre over blatant use of pesticides in India
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Central government in connection with blatant use of pesticides in India, and sought a reply within six weeks.
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Yavatmal Pesticide poisoning: Maha Govt. for CBI probe
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India], November 2 (ANI): The Maharashtra government on Thursday urged the Centre to initiate a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)-led probe into incident of farmer deaths caused due to pesticide poisoning in Yavatmal district.
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Pesticide poisoning: Fadnavis assures strict action against guilty
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 22 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday visited the victims of pesticide poisoning at Yavatmal civil hospital and assured the strictest action against those responsible for the tragedy.
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Pesticide Poisoning: 13 die, 468 patients admit in Yavatmal's GMC hospital
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India] October 16 (ANI): Till date 13 patients have lost their lives allegedly after being affected by pesticide poisoning and 468 patients have been admitted to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital here, a senior official said.
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Yavatmal farmer death: Two more farmers die, death toll rises to 36
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Yavatmal (Maharashtra) [India], October 14 (ANI): A total of 36 farmers have died after two farmers lost their lives due to the infection caused by spraying of pesticide in Maharashtra's Yavatmal District.
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