Pesticides

This animal can hit up to 240 mph or 386 km/h, faster than a skydiver or low-flying aircraft. Scientists observed speeds over 200 mph across multiple tests, confirming its dominance.

7 simple remedies to get rid of bed bugs and their eggs, from essential oils to heat therapy

Home remedies for bed bugs: Fighting bed bugs can be a hassle. Try these simple steps that can make a big difference and help you get back to restful, bite-free nights.

Homemade insect repellents: Try these effective traditional home remedies to get rid of pests and insects

Natural pest control solutions: The rainy season brings along unwelcome intruders like lizards, ants, mosquitoes, flies, cockroaches and other pests. Not only are these pests unsettling to see, they also pose health hazards, adding to the challenge of keeping your home pest free. Try these DIY pest control remedies to stay safe.

Pest control: Most effective tips to keep your home pest-free when the monsoon brings them in

Pest control: If it's raining pests this monsoon, your home surely needs attention. Check out these strategies and remedies to better manage and reduce pest problems, ensuring a healthier and more pleasant living space.

5 common environmental toxins that can lead to depressive symptoms

Environmental toxins and depression: The link between environmental toxins and mental health is a growing area of research, highlighting the importance of considering environmental factors in the prevention and treatment of depression.

7 reasons why you should soak mangoes in water before eating

Health benefits of soaking mangoes: Summers offer the delight of enjoying mangoes and soaking them in water before consumption has several scientific and practical benefits. Here are 7 benefits of soaking mangoes in water before eating them.

Optical pest control: Study finds switching to red nets helps protect crops better

According to the researchers, even when the mesh size of the red nets was larger, they outperformed traditional nets in both laboratory and field tests.

Production of major chemicals except pesticides & insecticides up 7.22% in April-June: Government data

Production of all major chemicals like Alkali chemicals, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals has increased except pesticides, insecticides, and dyes and pigments in the said period, the ministry said in its monthly report.

How are fireflies affected by light pollution?

Research shows that firefly occurrence decreases with proximity to artificial light. The closer one gets to a light source, the lesser fireflies there are.

Agricultural Minister to take up industry's demand on reducing GST on pesticides with Finance Ministry

On Thursday, Narendra Singh Tomar, the minister of agriculture, gave the agrochemicals sector his word that he would discuss with the finance minister the industry's desire to lower the GST on pesticides to 5% from 18%.

EU seeks to halve use of pesticides, heal nature with landmark laws

Under the proposals, the use of chemical pesticides should also be cut by 50% by the end of this decade.

Five states plan to roll out drones for fertiliser usage in next 2-3 months: Sources

The testing of drones to be used for spraying fertilisers in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana has already been completed and farmer producer organisations in these states are expected to start using the drones very soon, according to sources.

Ideas For Profit | Sharda Cropchem

Sharda Cropchem’s valuations are probably the lowest in the agrochem industry. The stock is trading at the lower end of its historical P/E multiples. Need more reasons to invest in the stock? Watch this video

Ideas For Profit | Dhanuka Agritech

Dhanuka Agritech has a strong balance sheet with zero net debt and robust return ratios. MC Pro is bullish on the long-term growth prospects of the company. At CMP, the stock is trading close to its long-term historical averages. Here’s why investors should add the stock on declines.

India Pesticides IPO: Should you subscribe?

With momentum building up once again in the primary market, Karunya Rao fills us in on all the things to know regarding the IPO of India Pesticides.

Bharat Rasayan: Why is this a stock to add despite the recent weak quarter?

Improving margins, strong balance sheet, healthy return on capital, capacity expansion and a gradual shift to a patented high-margin product mix and CRAMS make Bharat Rasayan attractive

Bharat Rasayan: a good bet for the long-term investors

Bharat Rasayan is positioned to benefit from a move towards patented high margin products and CRAMS in the long run

Dhanuka Agritech gets green nod to set up Rs 90 crore pesticide unit

The proposed unit with a manufacturing capacity of 3,415 tonne per month technical grade pesticides will be established at the Dahej-III Industrial Estate in Bharuch.

Govt seeks stakeholders' comment to ban 12 pesticides

The Agriculture Ministry has sought views from stakeholders after an expert panel recommended that 13 pesticides /insecticides should be banned completely by 2020.

Bayer sees pesticides profit stagnating before Monsanto takeover

German drugs and pesticides maker Bayer forecast a year without earnings growth for its agricultural products business on Wednesday, as it seeks to complete its USD66 billion deal to take over U.S. seeds giant Monsanto.

Pesticides market to touch Rs 33,000 crore by FY16

The pesticides market in the country is expected to witness 12-15 percent growth and touch Rs 33,000 crore in FY16 even as the industry is suffering heavy losses due to faulty government policies, a senior industry official has said.

Optimistic on GM crops; eye 25% growth in 3 yrs: Dhanuka

According to MK Dhanuka, monsoon is the biggest challenge for the agro-industry and if it will be normal then the company will have minimum 25 percent growth in next three years.

Fatal Bihar school meal contained pesticide: Police

The deaths sparked protests in Bihar. The lunch was part of India's Mid-Day Meal Scheme that covers 120 million children and aims to tackle malnutrition and encourage school attendance. It had already drawn widespread complaints over food safety.

Organic food no more nutritious than non-organic: study

Organic produce and meat typically isn't any better for you than conventional food when it comes to vitamin and nutrient content, although it does generally reduce exposure to pesticides and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a U.S. study.

Studies show how pesticides make bees lose their way

Scientists have discovered ways in which even low doses of widely used pesticides can harm bumblebees and honeybees, interfering with their homing abilities and making them lose their way.