Cut GST on agrochemicals to 5% or at least 12% immediately: MK Dhanuka

Cut GST on agrochemicals to 5% or at least 12% immediately: MK Dhanuka

MK Dhanuka, MD, Dhanuka Agritech, says that in order to make the pesticide available at reasonable prices for the farmers, the government should definitely think of reducing the GST on agrochemicals from 18% to either 5% or at least up to 12% immediately. The industry tried very hard this time for GST reduction but it … Read more

Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report

Fruit Leathers Have Detectable Pesticides: Report

Sept. 15, 2022 – Many brands of fruit leathers, a popular children’s snack, have detectable levels of pesticides, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization aiming to improve human health and the environment. Many dried fruit snacks also have detectable pesticide levels. It released the results today in a … Read more

Strawberries, Spinach, Kale Top ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Again

Strawberries, Spinach, Kale Top ‘Dirty Dozen’ List Again

All three items were in the same positions last year, but the 2021 version also adds collard and mustard greens along with kale in the No. 3 spot. Nearly 70% of the non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. has residues of potentially harmful pesticides, the latest report found. Source link