EU decides to withdraw about 320 substances used in plant protection products including pesticides, fungicides and herbicides from markets by July, 2003
Many new pest varieties are sneaking into India. To prevent this, a quarantine bill draft is under consideration of the Union ministry for agriculture. Even though the quarantine stations have
there is a looming threat from foreign fruits flooding Indian markets as they bring pests with them, say agriculture experts who are urging the government to conduct a risk analysis before
The domestic market of biopesticides is the best showcase of their plight. It is virtually bereft of buyers and sellers. Moreover, the niche that biopesticides have carved for themselves seem to be overshadowed by Bt-based products. However, the export
