pesticide use

Pesticides in rivers, lakes, and oceans are disrupting how fish behave, even at low concentrations. New research shows fish exposed to common pesticides become less social, which weakens aquatic ecosystems.

Toxic pesticides are killing Indians, yet weak laws let them thrive. Experts say banning them, like Kerala did, can save lives without hurting farming. Will India act before more lives are lost?

India's pesticide consumption per hectare is lower than in other major agricultural nations, yet challenges remain, including pesticide residues, environmental pollution, and the agrochemical industry's rapid growth

राज्यसभा में अतारांकित प्रश्नों के उत्तर देते हुए कृषि मंत्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने कीटनाशकों के राज्यवार उपभोग के आंकड़े सदन के सामने रखे। भारत में कीटनाशकों के उपयोग से संबंधित ये आंकड़े चौंकाने वाले हैं।