Nov 9, 2022
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Recently, glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, has been restricted by the Union Agriculture Ministry.
Explain the government measures in India on the usage of herbicides in India.
Note: In 2019, approx 81.5 million hectares of herbicide-tolerant (HT) GM crops were planted worldwide. The global glyphosate market is annually worth $9.3 billion, with over 45% of use on account of GM crops. |
News Source: The Indian Express
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