This new report by PAN-AP reveals that hazardous pesticides are commonly used in unsafe situations around the world, and calls for assertive action by corporations, governments and international bodies to address pesticide hazards.

This report presents the results of a wide-ranging survey of how pesticides are used in the field by communities around the world. It shows that hazardous pesticides are routinely used in unsafe situations, and supports the call by international agencies for more assertive action on pesticide hazards. The report illustrates the urgent need for significant investment and policy support for agroecological approaches to food, feed and fibre production.This report presents the results of a wide-ranging survey of how pesticides are used in the field by communities around the world. It shows that hazardous pesticides are routinely used in unsafe situations, and supports the call by international agencies for more assertive action on pesticide hazards. The report illustrates the urgent need for significant investment and policy support for agroecological approaches to food, feed and fibre production.

See Also

Report: monitoring pesticide use - Asia
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/299057

Report: End of the road for endosulfan
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Report: Pesticide risks in Kerala
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/303759

Feature: Malwa in shambles
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/3993

Report: Pesticide use in the Kerala
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/257527

Feature: Lies, damn lies & endosulfan
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/532

Feature: What dubey did
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/11247

Report: Pesticide residues in farmers of Punjab
www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/node/258161