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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...01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST- Team behind Araku Coffee is leading a new farming revolution in India. Anand Mahindra shares storyIndustrialist Anand Mahindra praised Naandi Foundation and Urban Farms Co. for their work in organic farming. Thousands of farmers are shif...07 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are “disheartening and embarrassing”Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices’ historic role in India’s trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Eating more fruits? Study reveals how your choices could be increasing pesticide levels in your bloodInvisible risks lurk on popular fruits in India. Pesticide residues are a growing health concern. Studies show these chemicals can enter th...07 Mar, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- How to remove pesticides from tomatoes using salt: Simple home techniques to clean tomato skinTomatoes are a staple in many kitchens, yet pesticide residues can adhere to their delicate skins. A simple soak in salt water can help to ...15 Feb, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- India has stringent norms for pesticide residue limits: FSSAIThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) stated that India maintains some of the strictest maximum residue limits (MRLs) fo...05 May, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
- FSSAI calls reports of allowing 10x more MRL in herbs, spices as 'false and malicious'; says India has most 'stringent standards'The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that it allows 10 times more pesticide residue levels in herbs and s...05 May, 2024, 01.19 PM IST
- FSSAI allows 10 times more pesticide residue in herbs, spicesIndia dilutes pesticide norms for herbs and spices, raising MRL to 0.1mg/kg. Activists fear harm to exports. Concerns include health risks,...04 May, 2024, 12.42 AM IST
- AIREA concerned about future of Basmati rice exports as some west Asian countries tighten pesticide normsOman, Egypt, Jordan UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the nations which have adopted pesticide residue norms at part with those in the Europea...25 May, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia reports pesticide residues on Indian vegetables, warns strong actionEarlier, Saudi Arabia had imposed temporary ban on Indian green chillies in May 2014, which was revoked in January 2016.24 Jan, 2019, 02.47 PM IST
- Government test shows 12.5 per cent food items contain unapproved pesticidesIn vegetables, the ministry detected residues of non- approved pesticides such as acephate, bifenthrin, triazofos, acetamiprid, metalaxyl.02 Oct, 2015, 11.21 AM IST
- High pesticides in vegetables and other foods: Government reportMost of the vegetables showed relatively higher pesticide residue detection in rainy season followed by summer and winter seasons, it said.03 Feb, 2015, 04.10 PM IST
- Special cell needed to combat threat from pesticide residues in food: HC panelFavouring intensified monitoring of pesticides in Delhi, the expert committee set by HC suggested establishing special cell.29 May, 2013, 11.00 PM IST
- Pesticide level in veggies, fruits risesThe presence of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables is getting higher than the maximum permissible levels (MPL), revealed a recent ...10 Jun, 2009, 12.27 AM IST
- Test to detect pesticide levels in colas by next yearPepsico and Coca-Cola are in the process of validating a test method to detect pesticide residue levels in finished soft drinks.19 Dec, 2006, 03.44 AM IST
- APEDA to launch pesticide residue testingIn an effort to regulate pomegranate exports, the APEDA is planning to monitor the level of pesticide residues in the fruit.13 Dec, 2006, 06.45 PM IST
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