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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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“One of the most unique things about Bloom Ranch is that in our entire 135-year history, pesticides have never been used here,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

"Input costs have gone up, pesticides, labour, irrigation. But yields have gone down. Farmers are spending more money but earning less from mango orchards," he adds.

From BBC

The cooperative, which also trains farmers on curbing excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides, has expanded its operations with the help of external investment.

From Barron's

The absence of crop-damaging insects also means he doesn't have to use pesticides.

From Barron's

Ryerson said it was "very undervalued how important the pesticide and EPA component is to the voting population."

From Barron's