pesticides

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been called upon to stem the influx of fake and substandard pesticides into the country. Making the call were cocoa farmers in Cross River State, who also appealed to the Standards Organisation of…

The Jigawa State Consumer Protection Agency on Wednesday cautioned fish sellers against the use of Gamalin 20, a pesticide, for fish preservation. Muazu Mohammad, the Zonal Officer of the agency, gave the warning in an interview with the…

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of pesticides and other agrochemicals in homes for domestic purposes. The Director-General of the Agency, Prof. Mojisola…