 | Abrupt ban on pesticides sparks row between ministriesIn a stern letter on June 2, MCF Secretary RK Chaturvedi has slammed the MAFW, raising embarrassing questions on the latter's May 18 ban order. |
 | Industry body PMFAI opposes govt proposal to ban 27 pesticides fearing biz loss worth Rs 6,000 croreThe Union Agriculture Ministry recently issued a draft gazette notification, proposing to ban 27 pesticides to curb usage of chemicals. |
 | Pests thrive, but pesticides turn fatal for Tamil Nadu farmersFarmers claim they need to use five types of pesticides on cotton, maize and castor crops, accuse agriculture officials of not guiding them. |
