Odisha Paraquat ban

Bhubaneswar: As a proper antidote for Paraquat herbicide is yet to be found, the Odisha government extended the prohibition of Paraquat herbicide for another 30 days. Through an official order, the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government banned the use of a highly toxic herbicide named Paraquat in the state on Thursday. This herbicide is used to eradicate undesired plants and weeds from agricultural lands. Sometimes it is used for…