High pesticide use pushing beekeeping toward extinction
PARBAT, Jan 6: High use of pesticides in farms, especially vegetables that are the grazing area for bees, has significantly affected beekeeping businesses in the district.
Kathmandu, November 12 — The use of pesticides in crops is on the rise across the country. Farmers are increasingly using pesticides to eliminate pests and diseases in their crops, helping them grow better. However, this practice is having harmful effects on human health. Pesticides used on crops are entering the human body through food, air, and skin, and while the immediate effects may not be apparent, experts warn that long-term exposure can lead to serious health issues.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Nepal, with an estimated 40 people dying daily from the disease. Among them,...
Kathmandu, November 12 — The use of pesticides in crops is on the rise across the country. Farmers are increasingly using pesticides to eliminate pests and diseases in their crops, helping them grow better. However, this practice is having harmful effects on human health. Pesticides used on crops are entering the human body through food, air, and skin, and while the immediate effects may not be apparent, experts warn that long-term exposure can lead to serious health issues.
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Nepal, with an estimated 40 people dying daily from the disease. Among them,...
Pesticide use in Nepal has seen a significant increase over the past few decades as the country strives to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security. However, this rise in pesticide use has brought with it growing conc
Pesticide use is increasing at a rate of 10 per cent every year in Nepal, posing a heightened risk of diseases ranging from skin allergies to cancer.
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KATHMANDU, May 16: The very first meeting of the Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee under the House of Representatives on Tuesday decided to draw the government's attention towards the urgency to promote domestic production of vegetables and ensure the effective testing procedures to detect pesticides in imported vegetables.
KATHMANDU, May 16: The very first meeting of the Agriculture, Cooperative and Natural Resources Committee under the House of Representatives on Tuesday decided to draw the government's attention towards the urgency to promote domestic production of vegetables and ensure the effective testing procedures to detect pesticides in imported vegetables.
KATHMANDU, Jan 31: The Supreme Court has directed the government authorities to restrict the use of pesticides in vegetable cultivation as such pesticides are affecting the health of consumers.
