Forensic tests have revealed that the six children who died as a result of food poisoning in South Africa were killed by a highly toxic chemical compound used in pesticides. Watch this report for more details!

South Africa: Six Children Died From Pesticide Poisoning

Indian authorities have decided to take action against popular Indian spice brands which were recently banned by Hong Kong and Singapore over quality concerns, news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Apr 22) citing official sources.

India to conduct quality checks on MDH and Everest products for cancer-causing pesticide: Report

After Singapore, Hong Kong has emerged as the second country to place a ban on the sale of popular Indian spice brands - Everest Food Products Pvt and MDH Pvt - after alleging that carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide has been found in several of its spice mixes.

After Singapore, Hong Kong also bans sale of Indian spice brands Everest, MDH over pesticide concerns

As the United Kingdom government steps up efforts to scrap EU laws after Brexit, wildlife groups and activists have criticised its plans to do away with legislation governing pesticide use.

Liz Truss' government slammed for plans to scrap pesticide law after Brexit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that India's rising capability in the drone sector will give the world a new leadership, as he flagged off 100 'kisan drones' in different parts of the country for spraying pesticides and other farm materials.

PM flags off 100 'kisan drones', says new drone start-up culture rising in country

Exposure to a cocktail of agrochemicals significantly increases bee mortality, according to research Wednesday that said regulators may be underestimating the dangers of pesticides in combination.

Pesticide threat to bees likely 'underestimated': Study

Fireflies are on the verge of extinction due to loss of their natural habitat, the exposure to pesticides and artificial lights, according to the first major review of their global status.

Fireflies on verge of extinction: Study

French authorities on Wednesday banned two US pesticides which ecologists deem harmful to bees. A court in Nice, ruling in a case brought by two ecological associations, banned the products from US group Dow AgroSciences, on the grounds that their containing sulfoxaflor was harmful to bees' nervous systems.

France bans two US pesticides, citing risk to bees

India needs a proper pesticide management to stop the unsafe use of toxic pesticides and improve enforcement

Farmer deaths due to pesticide use: An issue less reported

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