Chouhan, who inaugurated the National FPO Conclave 2025 in Delhi, said, " The Union government is taking strict action against counterfeit seeds and pesticides and will introduce stringent legislation to protect farmers."
Overuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is not only depleting soil and water biodiversity but also contributing to serious health challenges, shared experts in a programme here.
An important role in eliminating the harmful action of chemical means of plant protection on the environment is assigned to the rational application of pesticides in integrated plant-protecting systems.
The invasion has damaged crops in half a dozen districts in the state, local government official Punamchand Parmar said on Thursday.
The minister also said that 18 pesticides have been refused registration, nine have been restricted for use and six shall be phased out by December 31, 2020. He was replying to BJP leader Vijaypal Singh Tomar's queries over use of dangerous chemicals and pesticides in farming.
The worst of all myths is that it is impossible to grow enough food without the widespread use of pesticides. Pesticides are one of the invaluable inputs in sustaining agricultural production and ushering in the Green Revolution. However, for protecting future generations it is time to dispense with the myth that foods from farming systems that use synthetic pesticides are safe to eat.
One day we will find that the millions of insects we have killed, through pest control, could have saved our lives
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The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a plea that sought a ban on 93 pesticides, which…
