Brazil leads in global pesticide use, surpassing China and the US combined, a UN report highlights. In 2021, it used over 719,500 tons, alarming experts with 10.9 kg per hectare, far outstripping its counterparts. The average Brazilian is linked to 3.31 kg of pesticide use, reflecting a deep reliance on chemicals, especially in soy farming. […]
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