date:Dec 07, 2018
llution problems affecting our soils.
FAO encouraged people to donate or recycle old devices rather than throwing them away.
While agrochemicals can help meet the world's growing demand for food, they leave a legacy of soil pollution and degraded agro ecosystems.
Nearly 60 per cent of the top agricultural soils in 11 European countries contain residues of multiple persistent pesticides.
FAO urged governments to promote the responsible and sustainable management of agrochemicals.
One third o