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Government proposes complete ban on paraquat dichloride, cites health risks to humans, animalsThe Union Agriculture Ministry, which issued the draft order, has invited objections or suggestions from stakeholders within 30 days, after...- Pesticide industry urges tighter e-commerce rules to curb fake product salesThe pesticide industry is calling for stricter government rules on online sales of crop protection products. They want mandatory authorizat...
- Imports of roasted areca nuts below ₹351/kg restrictedIndia's latest import regulations see the prohibition of roasted Areca nuts valued below ₹351 per kilogram, a step aimed at stabilizing the...
- Government to tighten regulations governing seeds, pesticides amid quality-related complaints: Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that several farmers had raised concerns about the quality of seeds and pesticides du...
- How India is championing the global agrochemical industryThe Indian agrochemical industry has established advanced world-class manufacturing facilities to cater to the domestic and global demands.
- Draft Retail Policy proposes centralised inspection, single window for licencesThe policy is not intended for e-commerce, direct selling, multi-level marketing or street vendors and the government intends to provide a ...
- Industry highlights flaws in Pesticides Management bill, seek more scrutinyIf the bill that was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on March 23, 2020, to replace The Insecticides Act, 1968, is passed in the current form,...
- Registration of pesticides, new technology and farmer assistance, key changes for PMB 2020: ET-ILCManufacturers, farmers and academicians want the government to change the bill to make it more effective, make the registration committee a...
- Rice exporters in India seek European pesticides norms“In many cases, pesticide manufacturers are unwilling to register their products in high potential markets as they find the process costly ...
- Parliament nod on pesticide and seed bills likely next session: MoS AgricultureThe Pesticide Management Bill that will replace the Insecticides Act, 1968 seeks to regulate the pesticide sector by fixing prices and sett...
- New bill likely for pesticide price controlThe new law will be in line with the international norms being practised by global leaders.
- Swadeshi Jagran Manch ticks off Agriculture ministry over 'misleading' reply in Parliament on herbicide GlyphosateThe Manch has reacted strongly to a reply given by the ministry to an unstarred question in Praliament on July 9.
- Government bans 12 pesticides with immediate effect, activists say not enoughActing on advice of an expert committee, the Centre has banned use of 12 pesticides with immediate effect and issued orders for banning six...
- Pesticide Management Bill to be finalised in 3 months“With a focus to protect farmers and promote safe use of pesticide, we will finalise the Pesticide Management Bill very soon,” said B Rajen...
- Government launches 'Grow Safe food' campaignGovernment has launched "Grow Safe Food" campaign to improve agriculture output without comprising on nutrition and quality of the produce.
- Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar to recommend ban on pesticides hazardous to nature"There is need for holistic green revolution in the country and our motto should be less chemicals-more crops," Kumar said.
- Dow Agro Sciences India blacklisted for bribing officials: GovernmentThe government has blacklisted pesticides manufacturer Dow Agro Sciences India, subsidiary of US-based Dow Agro Sciences.
- Endosulfan is a toxic pesticide to be used as per directions: MoS for Agriculture Harish RawatEndosulfan, a toxic pesticide, does not cause harm to human beings and animals if used in the manner prescribed, Parliament was informed to...
- Agriculture ministry issues notices to Dow Chemicals' Indian unitAgriculture Ministry asked Dow Chemicals' subsidiary to explain why the registration certificates granted to four chemicals produced by it ...
- Govt proposes amendments in PFA rulesGovernment on Wednesday proposed amendments in Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules (PFA) to prescribe limits for certain pesticides in di...
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