Pesticides

Although most contaminants are washed away simply with cold water, there are some more ways to ensure that fruits and vegetables do not have pesticide residue.

A new nano-sensor has been developed that could detect pesticide residue on fruits in a matter of minutes.

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The government has found residues of pesticides in a significant number of vegetables, fruits and other food items collected from outlets across the country.

We list down some of our favourite, all-natural, inexpensive, organic methods for making pesticides for your kitchen garden.

This comes amid the reports of the ban imposed by Hong Kong on some spice mixes of two leading Indian brands on the alleged presence of ethylene oxide in samples.

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over a recent report on pesticide residues found "beyond permissible limits" in vegetables and edible items sold across the country. A division bench of Chief Justice N.V. Ramana ...

Ever heard of a farm that uses seawater and almost no pesticides to grow vegetables? That is an initiative being taken in Australia to minimise the use of water and energy in a way that ...

The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to inform citizens on short-term measures to minimize the presence of pesticides in fruits and vegetables before consumption.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice B.D. Ahmed ...

The Delhi High Court has asked the city government to file an affidavit indicating the steps it has taken to create awareness and to curb the usage of the pesticide residue or colouring in fruits ...