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Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 27%Retail market investors are presented with a choice. Act now, when the uncertainty quotient is high. Or, wait for things to settle down. In...
Market rally continues but fundamentals are weakening, warns Dipan MehtaMarkets are rallying but investor Dipan Mehta urges caution. He believes fundamentals are weakening. A poor monsoon could impact rural busi...
How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
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...
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,...
India steps up efforts to curb locust infestationIndia has brought the locusts under control at 399 locations in five states and has placed an order to buy 60 new insecticide spraying mach...
New bill likely for pesticide price controlThe new law will be in line with the international norms being practised by global leaders.
Incense winning mosquito war, repellent makers feel the biteDisruption from the imported sticks, especially in rural areas, has led to declining sales for listed players over the past three years
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...
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.
SC asks FSSAI to inspect carborated drinks, fruit, veg marketsSupreme Court has ordered periodic checks of all facilities manufacturing them as also major fruits and vegetable markets.
Right to life also includes right to pure food, beverages: Supreme CourtThe right to life also encompasses the right to have food and beverages which are free from harmful residues such as pesticides and insecti...
- Endosulfan is a toxic pesticide to be used as per directions: MoS for Agriculture Harish Rawat
Endosulfan, a toxic pesticide, does not cause harm to human beings and animals if used in the manner prescribed, Parliament was informed to...
- China to ban high toxic insecticides
China is palnning to ban 10 high toxic insecticides by the year-end in an effort to ensure farm produce safety and protection of the enviro...
- Agriculture ministry issues notices to Dow Chemicals' Indian unit
Agriculture Ministry asked Dow Chemicals' subsidiary to explain why the registration certificates granted to four chemicals produced by it ...
- India bats for endosulfan as world calls for a blanket ban
India being the largest producer and user of endosulfan in the world, dependence on this highly toxic insecticide has now led the agricultu...
- CPM urges Pawar to act against ‘corrupt’ Dow
CPM has said that while the company had to pay fine in the US for indulging in “corrupt practices” in India, New Delhi is yet to take actio...
- Move to curb fake insecticides
THE GOVERNMENT on Friday said it will be amending the Insecticides Act to bring it more in tune with the times and streamline the procedure...