In a recent study led by Paul Jepson, director of OSU’s Integrated Plant Protection Center, researchers surveyed crop production in five African countries, and found a number of health and environmental concerns due to inefficient pesticide usage. The researchers are sharing their findings in an effort to educate the farmers on safe and sustainable application practices.

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/release/2014/02/osu-finds-widespread-pesticide-risks-west-africa

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