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Chemical-free and direct: Rethinking farming in Tamil Nadu

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Prashanth Vishwanathan
October 9, 2023

The widespread use of chemical pesticides in India is having a devastating impact on the environment and on farmers' health. A new approach designed to improve the lives of farmers also has benefits for their land and for consumers.

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