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Paraquat-led farm chemical ban a hit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2024
» Positive signs are emerging that Thailand's food safety protocols are improving after its efforts to ban harmful herbicides and pesticides, paraquat and chlorpyrifos, and limit the use of glyphosate proved a success, a seminar was told.
A model for sustainable agriculture
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 31/10/2023
» Mitr Phol Group, under the leadership of Chairman Buntoeng Vongkusolkit, stands out as a beacon of ethical business practices in the sugarcane-processing industry with its steadfast commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
Paragon of carbon neutral food production
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2023
» Dan Pathomvanich, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NR Instant Produce Plc, better known as NRF, is concerned about the challenges of climate change and the risks involved, but his company is prepared to make a positive difference.
Paraquat kit now available
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2023
» A prototype of a kit designed to detect the presence of paraquat in fruit and vegetables is available for reproduction by any private or public organisation for commercial purposes, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).
Little sympathy
News, Postbag, Published on 30/10/2022
» Re: "Thai sovereignty is not for abuse," (Opinion, Oct 28) and "Why Thailand abstained in UNGA vote", (Opinion, Oct 25).
Asylum offer praise
News, Published on 26/09/2022
» Re: "New, long visa favours expats," (BP, Sept 3).
Toxic herbicides ban to stay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2022
» Industry Minister Suriya Juangrungreangkit on Thursday insisted the ban on the use of paraquat and chlorpyrifos won't be lifted, amid reports the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) was pushing for a review of the ban.
Safe food is a priority
News, Editorial, Published on 21/12/2021
» The issue of hazardous farm chemicals caught the media's attention briefly last week when the Criminal Court ruled in favour of Witoon Lienchamroon, founder of BioThai -- a conservation group that promotes sustainable farming.
Suit against BioThai thrown out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2021
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition against Witoon Lienchamroon, founder of BioThai, over accusations he defamed someone under the Computer Act in a debate over farm chemical bans in 2019.
Farm chemicals remain a pest
News, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2021
» Last Monday saw an important court ruling on hazardous farm chemicals. The verdict issued by a California court should serve as a sign for the Thai government to review its policy on farm chemicals and the much-debated weed killer glyphosate.