Fertilizers & Pesticides News Monitoring

Environmentalists wants tougher pesticide controls

Terbufos is used to kill rodents but recently also caused the death of of several children in Soweto, who ate snacks contaminated with the toxic substance. A wildlife and poisoning specialist at the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), John Davis, says the …

Synergy Africa hails fertilizer factory launch as milestone for Tanzania’s agricultural future

Dodoma. Synergy Africa has praised the commissioning of the ITRACOM Fertilizer Factory by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, describing it as a landmark step towards strengthening Tanzania’s agricultural self-sufficiency and economic resilience. Synergy Africa …

Norwegian Fertilizer Giant Warns Mideast Wars Could Trigger Peat Shortages, Surge in Food Prices

Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara International, one of the world’s largest fertilizer producers, told the Financial Times on Sunday that global fertilizer markets have been “extremely volatile over the past two weeks,” highlighting the deep …

Who is Wolfie Kahletti? TikTok prankster sentenced to a year in prison for spraying Walmart groceries with pesticide

TikTok influencer Charles Smith, popularly known online as Wolfie Kahletti and Wolfie Party, was recently sentenced to a year in prison for spraying grocery store produce with insect poison. Smith, 27, walked into a Walmart in Mesa, Arizona, on December 19 …

ITRACOM FERTILIZER PLANT: Game changer for agric sector

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has described the newly inaugurated ITRACOM Fertilisers Limited factory as a game-changer for Tanzania’s agriculture and a key driver of Africa’s journey towards food security. Speaking during the launch in Dodoma …

UP govt to set up Panchgavya units, cow dung paint & organic fertilizer plants in every district

In a major step towards strengthening the rural economy and promoting cow-based entrepreneurship, the Uttar Pradesh government will establish units for Panchgavya medicine, cow dung paint, and organic fertiliser in all 75 districts of the state.        One …

Rajasthan Minister Kirori Lal Meena Leads Crackdown On Fake Fertilizer Mafia

(MENAFN- IANS) Jaipur, June 29 (IANS) Rajasthan's Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena has intensified his campaign against the growing menace of fake fertilizers, substandard seeds, and counterfeit pesticides being sold to farmers across the state. …

National Paddy Day marked amid fertilizer woes for farmers

Kathmandu, June 29 Today marks National Paddy Day in Nepal, a celebration held annually on Asar 15. Traditionally observed by eating dahi chiura (yogurt and beaten rice), the day symbolises energy and refreshment, particularly for farmers engaged in …

“PFAS are everywhere” – Fears growing about PFAS in pesticides

By Meg Wilcox Vicki Blazer has studied the health of the smallmouth bass in the Chesapeake Bay watershed for more than 20 years. As a research fishery biologist for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), she keeps a close eye on pollutants and other …

Is Tide a pesticide? BC contractor who put detergent on rooftop sparks legal fight

Image Credit: FACEBOOK: Tide June 28, 2025 - 12:00 PM A BC contractor that used Tide laundry detergent to remove moss from a condo building's roof has sparked a legal battle between the province and an arms length environment appeal board. The question …

Beltangady tragedy: Man loses life to electrocution while spraying pesticides in areca plantation

Daijiworld Media Network - Belthangady Belthangady, June 28: In a heartbreaking incident reported from Arasinamakki near Engira, a 49-year-old man lost his life after being electrocuted while spraying pesticides in an areca nut plantation. The deceased has …

Coal India to Increase Stake in Talcher Fertilizers Limited Through Rights Issue

New Delhi, June 28, 2025: India's largest coal company and a public sector undertaking, Coal India Limited (CIL), plans to raise its equity investment in Talcher Fertlizers Limited, a joint venture of GAIL, CIL, RCF, FCIL, the company announced …

Fuel, Fertilizer, and Fear: Ethiopia’s Farmers Caught in a Distant War

Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia—At dawn, EsatuTesfaye hoists two empty jerrycans onto his donkey and begins the 14-kilometer trek to the nearest fuel depot in East Gojjam. Hours later, he arrives exhausted, only to find a hand-written sign pinned on the …

Coal India to Invest Rs 1,067 Crore in Talcher Fertilizers

Cebu intensifies drive vs illegal fertilizers, pesticides

CEBU CITY — Amid promises of better yields and pest-free farms, the unchecked use of unregistered fertilizers and pesticides could be putting Central Visayas’ ecosystems, crops, and farmers at serious risk. To address this growing concern, the Fertilizer …

Not just pesticides: Binghamton University scientists explore hidden drivers of insect decline

If your summer road trips used to come with a splatter of bugs on the windshield, you may have noticed something’s changed: the bugs are gone. It’s not just a trick of memory. Around the world, scientists are warning of a major insect decline. And while …

GAIL India to invest ₹10,675 crore in Talcher Fertilizers via rights issue

State-owned gas utility GAIL (India) Ltd on Friday (June 27) said it will invest ₹10,675 crore by subscribing to 106.75 crore equity shares of Talcher Fertilizers Limited at ₹10 each, as part of a rights issue. Talcher Fertilizers, a joint venture between …

Nigerian billionaire, Dangote, sets ambitious goal with $2.5 billion fertilizer plant

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has unveiled plans to expand the $2.5 billion Dangote fertilizer Plant as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrial transformation across the continent. The expansion, which will significantly boost production …

Dangote targets fertilizer self-sufficiency in Africa within 40 months to boost agricultural productivity

President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced a bold plan to make Africa self-sufficient in fertilizer supply within 40 months. This ambitious goal is part of the group’s strategy to boost Africa’s agricultural productivity and reduce …

UN-Affiliated Health Organization Engages Dr. Anosh Ahmed to Develop COVID Standards for Northern Africa

Physician known for large-scale COVID response in U.S. to lead creation of global SOPs for underserved and remote regions CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Anosh Ahmed has been formally engaged by a UN-affiliated …

Thomas R. Milana Becomes First U.S. Business Broker Accepted into Transeo

Milana joins Transeo as first U.S. business broker, expanding access to global buyers and sellers —selling with Transworld opens doors around the world. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transworld Business …

ArtistOnTheGo Expands Production: On the Road in Search of the Next Great Story

ArtistOnTheGo continues its global journey capturing artists in their spaces with cinematic storytelling. The next great story may already be on the road. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ArtistOnTheGo, the …

Maxeemize Studio Introduces AI-Powered Content Strategy to Revolutionize Digital Marketing

AI-Powered Content Strategy, an innovation designed to streamline content creation, elevate brand messaging, and drive measurable client results LAKE FOREST, CA, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maxeemize Studio, a premier …

UNOSAT Emergency Mapping Service in Myanmar - Thailand Earthquake Response (March 2025)

The partnership between UNOSAT and OCHA in Myanmar yielded several significant outcomes that demonstrate the exceptional return on investment that satellite imagery mapping services provide to humanitarian operations: 1.Enhanced Assessment Planning and …

Next Generation Peace Leaders from Hiroshima Kick Off UNITAR Training Programme 2025

Participants engage in a total of four lecture days on nuclear disarmament and peacebuilding through the end of July. These sessions are organized in collaboration with local partners, including ANT-Hiroshima, Kakuwaka Hiroshima, and Hiroshima University. …

More than 200 Tibetan Americans & supporters join in Tibet Lobby Day and celebration of Dalai Lama’s birthday

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, hundreds of Tibet supporters convened at the US Capitol to take their message on Tibet to their elected …

A' International Graphics Design Awards Call for Entries

A’ Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Entries for A' International Graphics Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call for entries to A …

Auto Motion by Shunsuke Ohe Wins Silver in A' Interior Design Awards

Shunsuke Ohe's Innovative Car Showroom Design, Auto Motion, Recognized with Esteemed Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category. COMO, CO, ITALY, June 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Top50 Smile Shapers 2025: Unspoken Smiles Sparks Global Movement in Dentistry With New Fellowship Class

21 new dental fellows join Unspoken Smiles’ flagship program in Costa Rica, combining education, service, and leadership to advance oral health equity. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unspoken Smiles proudly …

Fundraising Auctioneer & Movement Creator Stacey Lauren Inducted into The International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stacey Lauren, celebrated charity fundraising auctioneer and visionary movement creator, has officially been inducted into the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)—a …

Acclaimed Executive Coach Amy Ballantyne Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP)

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amy Ballantyne is not just a renowned executive coach, author, and speaker; she is a passionate advocate for personal growth and empowerment. Her career has been dedicated to helping …

Ryan Crittenden, Ph.D., Joins the International Order of Fantastic Professionals

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Crittenden is a leadership coach, Army veteran, speaker, international bestselling author of Becoming the Compass: A Leadership Fable for Emerging Leaders, and founder XL Coaching and …

Schoolio Earns Prestigious Accreditation from WASC, Validating Quality of Its K–8 Homeschool Program

DE, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schoolio Learning is proud to announce that it has officially earned full accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS-WASC), …

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration

Introducing Tap2Read Christian Bracelet: A Wearable Tool for Daily Inspiration LAGOS, LAGOS , NIGERIA, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a fast-paced world where stress, anxiety, and distraction are part of everyday life, maintaining mental …

Dmitry Shubov Attends Echelon Singapore 2025, Connecting With Southeast Asia's Top Innovators

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dmitry Shubov, founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, attended the Echelon Singapore Conference on June 10th and 11th, 2025. This tech conference is dedicated to empowering startups and …

Over $500M in Impact Investments Across 50+ Businesses

Based in Zug, Switzerland, Impact Investing Solutions is dedicated to fostering sustainable development through strategic impact investing. ZUG, SWITZERLAND, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Impact Investing Solutions (IIS), a leader in …

AMMWEC to Honor Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett at Women Changemakers Conference in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to recognize Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and …

Mayday 5525 Live Tour by B'in Live Wins Gold in A' Stage Awards

Immersive Concert Experience Featuring Innovative 3D LED Spheres Earns Top Honor in Prestigious International Design Competition COMO, CO, ITALY, June 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly respected and well-recognized …