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Directive to stop sale of spurious pesticides

By Our Correspondent
February 19, 2018

LAHORE: Agriculture Department officials have been directed to stop sale of spurious pesticides and fertilizer. Muhammad Mahmood, Punjab Agriculture Secretary, said here on Sunday that farmers across Punjab have reservations about quality of some available spurious pesticides. These pesticides are one of the major factors for declining agriculture productivity. Insects and pests that attack on crops get stronger if these pesticides use against them. These pesticides are ineffective against major pests and diseases.