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Crop Care Fed Urges Balanced Agrochemical Use as India Weighs Farm Productivity and Export Safety

India’s Crop Care Federation has called for a calibrated approach to pesticide and fertiliser use, aligning itself with Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ram Nath Thakur’s emphasis on responsible application. The appeal comes as policymakers face the dual challenge of sustaining farm output while protecting soil health, food safety and export competitiveness. The debate reflects a broader policy tension in Indian agriculture: how to raise productivity without triggering residue concerns, environmental stress or trade barriers in overseas markets.