Heavy Pesticide Use Strains Keralam Cardamom Farms
Cardamom growers in Keralam often mix up to five or six products, including insecticides and fungicides, into a single spray tank. Experts warn that these tank cocktails can work against the ecosystem they are meant to protect. Growers face a year-round harvest as temperatures rise.
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Context: Cardamom is a major spice crop in Keralam's hill districts, and warmer temperatures are pushing farmers toward year-round harvests. Pesticide overuse is a wider concern in Indian farming because it can affect soil, water and food safety.
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