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Farmers Turn to Chemicals Due to Losses
In June, a large quantity of agricultural pesticides was detected in 10 batches of peppers shipped to Bulgaria. Pesticide use in the country is almost three times the global average. Noting that producers might disregard public health because they cannot even cover their costs, Turkish Agricultural Engineers’ Association (ZMO) President Kapıkıran stated that the solution lies in employing agricultural engineers