Fertilizers & Pesticides News Monitoring

66 pesticide exceedances in public drinking water supplies in 2024

66 pesticide exceedances were detected in public drinking water supplies in Ireland last year, compared to 52 exceedances in 2023, according to Uisce Éireann. In 2024, the national water utility carried out 34,000 analyses of samples from public drinking …

Increase in number of drinking water supply samples exceeding legal limits for pesticides

THERE HAS BEEN an increase in the number of drinking water supply samples that exceed legal limits for pesticides. Uisce Éireann’s public water supply monitoring programme found 66 exceedances in 2024 from more than 34,000 analyses, compared to 52 …

Caution urged as raised levels of pesticide found in public water supply

Uisce Éireann has urged the public to be mindful of the potential effects on drinking water when spraying plants after raised levels of pesticide were found in the water supply for the first time in nearly a decade. While the levels of pesticides in the …

Bed Bugs Appear to Have a Genetic Resistance to Pesticides

A mutation that helps insects survive our chemical onslaught has been found in one of the worst places imaginable: the genome of the common bed bug. For better or worse, we had these itchy little things under control in the wake of the chemical revolution …

Shady Lane Cellars tests soft pesticides for sustainable grape growing

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Shady Lane Cellars is experimenting with a soft pesticide program to evaluate its impact on grape growing in Northern Michigan. The initiative is funded by an $11,000 grant from the Farmer Rancher Grant Program, part …

Minister of Agriculture: Untreated Organic Fertilizer Will Not Be Allowed into the Jordan Valley

Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat affirmed on Saturday that untreated organic fertilizer will not be allowed to enter the Jordan Valley. During an inspection tour that included a processed organic fertilizer plant and several agricultural and tourist …

3 Hidden Dangers of Using Chemical Fertilizers in Your Garden

Image Source: 123rf.comChemical fertilizers have revolutionized gardening, offering quick and visible results by providing plants with essential nutrients. However, these seemingly convenient solutions come with hidden risks that often go unnoticed by …

200 families earn a living by cultivating watermelons in Kanchanpur

KANCHANPUR: Bandhu Chaudhary, a resident of Pipaladi, Shuklaphanta Municipality-3, has been earning his livelihood by selling watermelons grown in the Syaali River basin for the past 15 years. Watermelons planted in the Nepali month of Magh are typically …

Golf courses should turn from pesticides to shade, habitat and plants

Many golf courses are now opting for certification by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, a cooperative effort between the United States Golf Association and Audubon International. The program promotes ecologically sound land management and the …

The role of enhanced efficiency fertilizers in nitrogen fertilization 

When trying to enhance crop production with fertilizer, we first need to answer the following questions: What crop yields are possible and what fertility and moisture are required to get there?   Crops exhibit different water use efficiency in every part …

Khaitan Chemicals and Fertilizers reports Q4 FY25 PAT at Rs. 8.62 Cr

7 Natural Spring Fertilizers You Can Make at Home

Summary Use banana peel tea for a cost-free, nutrient-rich fertilizer effective in promoting indoor plant growth. Crushed eggshells provide calcium for stronger cell walls, beneficial for fruiting and flowering plants year-round. Utilize used coffee …

Bed bugs might be evolving to resist pesticides, new study finds

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WSET) — New research conducted at Virginia Tech found that a gene mutation found in bed bugs may contribute to their insecticide resistance. Warren Booth, an Associate Professor of Urban Entomology, said bed bugs were nearly eradicated in …

EPA Announces Updates to MyPest, a Pesticide Registration Tracking App for Companies

On April 18, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updates to its pesticide registration tracking app, MyPest. EPA states MyPest allows registrants of pesticide products to monitor the status of their pesticide registration …

NB State Route 347 reopens after crash involving pesticide truck south of metro Phoenix

PHOENIX – Northbound State Route 347 was closed for over an hour Friday morning after a crash involving a pesticide truck south of metro Phoenix, authorities said. A box truck and a semi-truck hauling two trailers collided at Riggs Road around 8:45 a.m., …

You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here’s how.

After years of health concerns and advocacy from residents who live near farms, California has launched a first-in-the-nation program to let the public know beforehand when pesticides are going to be applied on agricultural fields. The program, called “ …

Slow and Steady: LSU Ag Center's Mark Wilson offers fertilizer tips for gardeners

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardeners eager to keep their landscapes lush and healthy this season have many fertilizer options on store shelves, but Mark Wilson with the LSU AgCenter says he prefers slow release options. One of his favorites is Osmocote which he …

France sounds the alarm on pesticide danger to kids

A common sight, often overlooked—experts warn everyday pesticide use could pose hidden health risks, especially for children. Credit : grandbrothers, Shutterstock Some everyday products could be quietly putting children at risk, warns health agency. French …

Flooding: NGO Restores Hope in Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe Communities

31 By Tracy Moses Three communities devastated by last year’s floods in Bauchi, Gombe, and Yobe States are witnessing a remarkable turnaround, thanks to a recovery and resilience initiative led by Rural Health Mission Nigeria (RHMN). RHMN, a non-profit …

Significant Paper Published in JAMA on the Effect of Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation

SINGAPORE, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore-based AscenZion Neuromodulation Co announced the publication of a significant paper on the ‘Effect of transcranial pulsed current stimulation on social functioning in children with autism’ …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

EBC Financial Group Deepens Commitment to United to Beat Malaria with Renewed Partnership and First-Ever 5K Sponsorship

From strategic partnership to global employee action, EBC joins the global movement to end malaria for good. DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: …

TOGETHER IN MEMORY, TOGETHER IN FREEDOM: VIETNAMESE PEOPLE COMMEMORATES

Black April 50: A legacy of sacrifice, a call to complete the journey for freedom and democracy in Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the globe, Vietnamese diaspora communities are solemnly …

Dr Amber Hartman Scholz selected for Steering Committee of Multilateral Mechanism on Digital Sequence Information/UN CBD

BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Amber Hartman Scholz, Head of the Department of Science Policy and Internationalization at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Culture Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures …

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

Vibha Guiding Lights: Celebrating Educators Transforming Foundational Learning in Durg

Honoring educators in Durg transforming Early Learning in partnership with Language & Learning Foundation and government leaders. CA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teachers are the architects of a brighter future, and …

APIKUR Calls for Redoubling of Efforts to Reach the Agreements Required to Resume Oil Exports via ITP

NY, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan Representatives of member companies from the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) and other International Oil …

The IFF 31st Academic Workshop Explores Future of Global Economy and BWIs April 22, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Finance Forum (IFF) hosted its 31st Academic Workshop to explore the future trajectory of the global economy and the evolving role of the Bretton Woods …

Trinasolar tops global perovskite solar cell patent ranking

XUHUI DISTRICT, SHANGHAI, CHINA, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinasolar has topped the Global Perovskite Solar Cell Invention Patent Ranking published by IPRdaily, with 481 patent applications. Trinasolar also ranked second in both the …

Myanmar, one month on

On 28 March, a 7.7 earthquake hit along the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar, causing widespread destruction in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions. Around five million people have been affected, especially those in remote areas. The earthquake damaged roads and …

Refining Public Speaking Skills

Rawad, a Senior Protection Assistant at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, completed UNITAR’s Executive Diploma in Diplomatic Practice in 2024. Since its inception in 1965, UNITAR’s Core Diplomatic Training has remained at the forefront of …

Boston Airport Express Expands Premium Car Service to Tyngsborough, North Andover, and Belchertown, MA

Boston Airport Express expands services to Tyngsborough, North Andover & Belchertown, offering premium local rides to Boston Logan Airport & destinations nearby MA, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boston, MA - Boston …

NEW 'ALBA' UNIVERSITY TO OPEN IN 2026 IN MADAGASCAR

Great result for the humanitarian project of creating a new university, called 'Alba', in Madagascar REGGIO EMILIA, REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new 'Alba' university in Madagascar will be …

German Edition of Landmark Book on Blood Health, Now Available for Preorder

Blood Works: An Owner's Guide German Edition Now Available for Preorder Across DACH Healthcare and Public Sectors ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The internationally acclaimed book Blood Works: An Owner’s Guide is …

Karnataka Tourism to Highlight Diverse Experiences at ATM Dubai 2025 and Exclusive Roadshow

Showcasing Heritage, Wildlife, Beaches, and Sustainable Travel to Engage Middle East Travel Trade BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, INDIA, April 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Karnataka Tourism is all set to participate in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) …

A Father's Grief Sparks a Movement: 'Logan’s Story' Sheds Light on the Fentanyl Crisis

LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Logan’s Story: A Father’s Fight Against The Fentanyl Crisis by Doug Ballinger Jr. is a powerful memoir about love, loss, and resilience. Published on Amazon on April 16, 2025, …

Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi Redefines Executive Coaching at Leo Wien

WIEN, AUSTRIA, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where C-level executives face nonstop demands, digital overload, and burnout, one expert is reshaping the conversation around leadership development. Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi, founder …

Humanity Over Borders: Russian-Born, American-Led—How One Couple Is Saving Thousands of Lives in Ukraine

In Their 12th Mission This May, the Founders of STAYWITHUKRAINE INC Aim to Hand-Carry Their 6,000th Pound of Life-Saving Trauma Care Supplies on the Front Lines AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world divided …