United Phosphorus loses 22-year-old defamation case against Sanctuary Asia

The magazine had reported on how UPL's chemcial and pesticide units were worsening pollution scenario in Vapi

Simply put: Farmer suicides continue unabated

ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves

Extracts from its leaves may be useful against three destructive pests — Pod borer, Green peach aphid and fall armyworm — with a …

CSE’s previous studies on public health issues

From endosulfan poisoning in Kerala to the presence of a carcinogen in bread, CSE has conducted many studies of imminent concern to human beings

This gel can protect farmers from toxic pesticides

Researchers at Institute for Stem Cell Science & Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru, developed poly-Oxime that deactivates toxic chemicals, …

Swarga brings to life endosulfan tragedy

Since the author was involved in the protests against endosulfan, he has been able to seamlessly integrate the story with the real movement

Simply Put: Insect apocalypse

Neem chemical can disable cotton pest in multiple ways: Study

Research on cotton bollworm reveals that the phytotoxin acts in multiple ways to suppress growth of the pest

Simply Put: Killing locusts

Cellulose nanofibres from bagasse can help in controlled release of pesticides

This could pose as a solution to the growing problem of micro-plastic pollution

Genetically modified cowpea clears its first hurdle in Ghana, but there’s a long way to go

GM crops represent a potentially important tool for the country’s food security strategy

The way ahead for low-emission agriculture

Direct emission of greenhouse gases reduces substantially by switching to organic fertilisers 

Kerala university finds toxins in 11% vegetables labelled organic

553 samples, including fruits, vegetables and spices, were collected from 7 districts in the state by Kerala Agriculture University at …

Smart spraying can help cut pesticide use in orchards

Researchers reported that a sensor-based spraying system saved as much as 26% in the use of pesticides and achieved an efficiency level of 95% in …

In a first-of-a-kind study, pesticide residue detected in urine samples of children in Hyderabad

The level of pesticide is much higher among 11-15-year-old girls as compared to boys in the same age group

To protect India’s bees, we need to understand their impact on agricultural practices

 Farmers worry about effect of genetically modified crops on honey bees

The hopper bands in Wayanad are not locusts

A member of IUCN’s grasshopper specialist group explains the truth about the infestation in Pulpally, Wayanad

Beans are a favourite food in Nigeria — 4 safe ways to preserve them

Beans are an excellent source of fibre and protein, as well as minerals like copper, potassium and magnesium

Rotterdam Convention: International trade of 2 hazardous pesticides recommended for ‘prior informed consent’

Iprodione & Terbufos dangerous for health of humans, aquatic animals; India among largest exporters of Terbufos

Sri Lanka’s inorganic transition to organic farming

Sri Lanka's decision to move to organic farming is not behind its food shortage given that a majority of the farmers have not even started the …

Has the Great Indian Bustard just been subjected to a biblical blunder?

The administration in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer, the last stronghold of the bird, has sprayed pesticides in the area where it is found, to kill …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 30, 2023)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal    

Centre restricts use of common weedicide glyphosate citing health hazards

Experts welcome move but call for a complete ban 

There’s no antidote to paraquat herbicide, ban it: Odisha docs to govt

They went on a hunger strike since the “lethal” herbicide killed 171 people in two years

'We can contain the pest'

India's temperature and atmospheric conditions are ideal for the spread of Fall Armyworm