Monthly Archives: April 2011

Cascading effects of flawed NIOH report on Endosulfan

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

In 2002, National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad published a study titled, “Report of the investigations of unusual illnesses allegedly produced by Endosulfan exposure in Padre Village of Kasargode district (N. Kerala)”. It was followed by another study made … Continue reading →

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The Battle between European Pesticide Manufacturers and India’s Farmers

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Endosulfan is a generic pesticide which is the most economical, effective and safe pesticide and hence, the third largest selling pesticide in the world. EU wants to convert this large market into one for its patented products. To achieve that, … Continue reading →

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Reviewing the Alternatives of Endosulfan

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Since EU lost its share of the Endosulfan pie when it went generic decades ago, their recent promotion of patented pesticides is only part of its attempt to re-enter global pesticide trade. Since their attempts to compete with Indian Endosulfan … Continue reading →

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Petition

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Endosulfan has been used for over 50 years across the world and has proven to be a key element in the integrated pest management systems across various countries. There has been no evidence of Endosulfan affecting human health or on … Continue reading →

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The Predicament of Agriculture without Endosulfan in India

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Since India overtook the global production of Endosulfan, farmers here were able to amply reap the benefits of this beneficial-friendly, cost-effective pesticide. The pesticide that has been used for almost three decades in India in the states of West Bengal, … Continue reading →

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Endosulfan ban: No clear battle lines drawn

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Bangalore: Mohammed Asheel, assistant nodal officer of the Kerala government’s endosulfan rehabilitation programme, recalls his initial scepticism at the reported effects of the fertilizer in Kasargod, the northernmost district of Kerala. “I found it difficult to believe that 158 different … Continue reading →

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