Uma plataforma colaborativa de jornalismo
Uma plataforma colaborativa de jornalismo
Após a liberação elevada de agrotóxicos, inclusive agrotóxicos proibidos em países europeus, durante o governo de extrema direita de Jair Bolsonaro (PL), pela primeira vez o número de insumos biológicos contra pragas agrícolas registrados no Brasil superou o de agrotóxicos,…
The Brazilian agricultural business sector's control over the National Congress and its promotion of pesticides has lead to a struggle managing the population's poison intake. Data from the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) reveals that 25% of vegetable origin foods consumed in Brazil have pesticide residues above authorised levels. Recent pesticide residue analyses show that acute health risks are decreasing, while restrictions are improving food traceability.