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COA censured over pesticide residues in fruit, vegetables - Focus Taiwan News Channel

COA censured over pesticide residues in fruit, vegetables Focus Taiwan News Channel 8 (CNA) The Council of Agriculture (COA) was censured Wednesday by the watchdog of the government for failing to report in time on pesticide residues found in fruits and vegetables. As a result, pesticide tainted fruit and vegetables were able to reach ...

Bayer sheds Sevin crop insecticide brand - Grainews

Bayer sheds Sevin crop insecticide brand Grainews A crop insecticide well known for its uses in cereal, corn, canola, forage, vegetable and fruit crops is under new ownership. Bayer CropScience announced Tuesday it has finalized a deal to divest itself of the agricultural business for carbaryl ... and more »

Fresh produce found high in pesticide residue removed from shelves - Focus Taiwan News Channel

Fresh produce found high in pesticide residue removed from shelves Focus Taiwan News Channel The Taipei office of Greenpeace, an international environmental group, said it randomly checked 58 types of commonly consumed vegetables and fruit sold in eight retail and wholesale chains in December 2011, and found traces of 36 types of pesticide on ...

Do detox diets really work? - Globe and Mail

Globe and Mail

Do detox diets really work? Globe and Mail ... pesticide residues, alcohol, caffeine, heavy metals, environmental pollutants, and so on. According to proponents of cleansing, a poor diet is thought to impede the body's natural ability to detoxify chemicals, which leads to further build-up in ... and more »

Soft insecticides an option in vegetable crops - Southeast Farm Press

Soft insecticides an option in vegetable crops Southeast Farm Press Soft insecticides can provide good insect control and spare beneficial insects that can create an overall excellent insect management program in vegetable crops in the Southeast. • Beneficial insects fit into IPM (integrated pest management) programs ...