According to RTL, the lily industry uses more pesticides than any other horticultural sector.

Source: https://www.dutchnews.nl/2023/07/dutch-lily-grower-wins-appeal-can-use-pesticides-again/

Although the Kula Agricultural Park Phase 1 expansion area must follow the permitted guidelines on pesticides and fertilizers, conventional farming is still an option for farmers on the already established 445-acre Kula Agricultural Park.

Source: https://mauinow.com/2023/02/18/council-passes-bill-to-implement-organic-standards-and-regulations-at-kula-ag-park/

And it's not just heat either - chemicals from lawn pesticides and bleaches, used to tend to your garden, could leave your pup with chemical burns.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/health/article-12098225/Vet-issues-urgent-warning-dog-owners-artificial-lawns.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A study by Lucknow's Queen Mary Hospital has claimed that pesticides have been found in the milk of pregnant women which were responsible for the death of nearly 111 newborns in the past ten months in Maharajganj district.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/study-pesticides-in-breast-milk-led-to-death-of-111-infants-in-maharajganj-district

Based on the study, at least 22 pesticides banned or not approved for use in the European Union were found in the house dust and urine samples.

Source: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/02/sumifru-belies-operation-causes-toxic-pesticides-contamination-in-davao-city/

Both sides discussed cooperation in technical knowledge, technology transfer, agricultural mechanization, pesticides, fertilizers, and caged aquaculture production.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/197399/Iran-Zimbabwe-review-trade-ties-in-agriculture

“Crucial taxonomic studies led to biological control of serious fruit pests without pesticides, a greatly desired outcome with significant impact.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/women-top-the-medal-count-in-birthday-honours/

For example, reducing pesticides and fertilizers can lower production costs and increase profitability.

Source: https://capitolhilltimes.com/2023/02/13/5-effective-ideas-to-increase-revenue-at-an-agriculture-business/

Her satisfaction comes from knowing every vegetable from Lovelight Farm is nutritious and organically grown without pesticides or herbicides.

Source: https://yellowhammernews.com/lovelight-farm-enjoys-organic-growth-providing-for-alabama-restaurants-and-the-public/

He supported sustainable and economically friendly farming practices, trying to reduce the use of some harmful fertilisers and pesticides.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67511964?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

However, many pollinators are suffering an unprecedented decline, due to the widespread use of pesticides, habitat loss and other causes, and scientists around the world are working diligently to figure out how to fight the apocalypse.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-science-bumble-bee-superfood.html

''I did due diligence, because I knew there was lots of toxic ground in this county due to the historical application of pesticides,'' Moberg said.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/washington-shutters-pot-businesses-due-to-old-pesticide/600265422/

In addition, pesticides meant for agricultural use are illegally sold and used to combat rat and pest infestations in the absence of sanitation services in informal settlements.

Source: https://mg.co.za/environment/2023-08-14-ban-hazardous-pesticides-now-sa-told/

“In contrast, environmental justice initiatives for climate change, clean energy or pesticides — these will be hit-or-miss,” Miller said.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/watchdog/story/2023-04-01/fletcher-resignation-questions-supervisors-mts-constituents

It is also a component of some pesticides.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime/thailands-cyanide-serial-killer/

Langemeier said another element of precision agriculture, known as variable rate technology, recognizes that a single crop field can have different needs for fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/apr/09/amid-technology-worries-farm-sector-still-eyes-its-potential/

Maurizio plans to work with producers whose ethos aligns with his own - those who produce ingredients using natural farming methods, free from chemicals and pesticides and have the highest standards of animal welfare.

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23759262.gisburn-chef-launches-outdoor-cooking-series-youtube/?ref=rss

On behalf of his farming committee, Adan requested more pesticides from the county agricultural extension officers.

Source: https://grist.org/international/locusts-pesticides-kenya-united-nations/

Organophosphates are toxic chemicals often used as pesticides in agriculture.

Source: https://theconversation.com/iran-poisoning-of-thousands-of-schoolgirls-piles-more-pressure-on-islamic-republic-struggling-for-survival-201310

Pascal Canfin, a French centrist MEP and the chairman of the parliament's environment committee, said the new biotechnology could "be part of the useful solutions for the agricultural transition" if they help avoid using chemical pesticides.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-05-eu-food-gene-edited-crops.html