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Pesticide poisoning is a critical public health crisis impacting millions around the world. Every year, 385 million people suffer from pesticide poisoning, leading to about 11,000 deaths. Alarmingly, over 100,000 deaths are due to intentional pesticide ingestion, making it one of the most common methods of suicide globally. This tragedy disproportionately affects vulnerable communities in low- and middle-income countries. 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 of pesticide exposure include nose, throat, skin irritation, burning sensations, itching, rashes, blisters, nausea, dizziness, and diarrhea. C𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 can be even more severe, leading to cancer, brain and nervous system damage, birth defects, infertility, and organ damage, including the liver, kidneys, and lungs. This crisis stems from the unregulated use of pesticides introduced during the 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and marketed as "medicine" for crops. Despite clear evidence of the harm they cause, pesticide regulation remains inconsistent worldwide. High-income countries have stronger regulatory systems, while low-income nations face significant challenges, leaving their populations at greater risk. But can we feed the world without relying on pesticides? Absolutely! Companies like Biobest, Koppert, Biotrop Soluções Biológicas, Olombria, and others offer effective 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for both large and small-scale farmers. These methods include using bumblebees and flies for pollination and deploying predatory mites and beetles for natural crop protection. Check out their websites for more information. Do you know of any similar initiatives or organizations? Give them a shout-out in the comments! #Agriculture #FoodSafety #Sustainability #Nature #BioScience #Circularity