By Bennett Haynes, Alternative Agriculture Network – Esan |
<p>Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand – As the 9th National Plant Protection Conference begins today in Ubon Ratchatani province, northeastern Thailand, the Alternative Agriculture Network – Esan (AAN) has prepared a statement on the current crisis surrounding the use of agrochemicals in our food system. For more background information, please read our recent reports on Carbofuran and Kudchum District.</p>
By Bennett Haynes, Alternative Agriculture Network – Esan |
<p>Ubon Ratchatani, Thailand – Following the incident surrounding the plant disease “natural disaster”[1] in Kudchum district, Yasothon province, the AAN has compiled further research to raise public awareness about the impacts of carbofuran (Furadan) on the environment and human health.</p>