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CropLife India reaches out to 100 plus pesticide dealers in Bharuch
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Bharuch (Gujarat) [India], May 22 (ANI/NewsVoir): CropLife India, an association of 18 R&D driven member companies, today, organized a one of its kind, a workshop for pesticide dealers at Bharuch. The workshop was organized with the help of Kruti Charitable Trust, implementing NGO par
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Lawyer commits suicide demanding special category status to Andhra Pradesh
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), [India], Feb 8 (ANI): An advocate on Friday attempted suicide as a mark of protest for the 'special category' status to Andhra Pradesh at Nandyal Court in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Here's why honey bee colonies are in danger
Updated : 7 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 16 (ANI): Pesticides, diseases, poor nutrition and habitat loss are threatening honey bee colonies around the world. But according to a recent study, one threat stands well above the others, a parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, which specialises in attacking honey
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Parijat educates farmers on safe use and disposal of pesticides' in Mahara
Updated : 7 years, 5 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, 6 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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Reducing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals to tackle obesity
Updated : 7 years, 9 months 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 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, 4 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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Pesticides death in Yavatmal: NHRC issues notices to Maha Govt., Centre
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 9 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Centre and Maharashtra Government over deaths of farmers due to infection caused by spraying of pesticide in Yavatmal District of the state.
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Exposure to pesticide during pregnancy ups risk of brain tumor in kids
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 04 (ANI): Mommies-to-be, please take note! Exposure to pesticides, particularly insecticides, during pregnancy increases the risk of brain tumor in kids, finds a study.
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