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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

High agro-chemical use (1)

SL among eight countries with highest use of agro-chemicals

http://www.dailynews.lk/local/sl-among-eight-countries-highest-use-agro-chemicals
Posted by Green Movement of Sri Lanka at 6:06 AM
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Labels: Agriculture - Livestock - Irrigation, Consumer Issues - Cost of Living - Fair Trade, Food and Beverages, Health - Nutrition - Sanitation, State Sector - Policy - Law - Governance Issues, Toxic Chemicals

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