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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.
August 4, 2026Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya
Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.
July 30, 2026Assignment
We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case
July 28, 2026Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups - Reuters
Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups Reuters
July 13, 2026Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
How predicting slugs' behaviour is helping farmers and their crops.
July 7, 2026What in the World
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
June 8, 2026US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA - Reuters
US House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA Reuters
April 30, 2026US says research funding into new farm practices to surpass $1 billion - Reuters
US says research funding into new farm practices to surpass $1 billion Reuters
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Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides
News that the recent deaths of 15 elephants may have been caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops surrounding Amboseli National Park has raised concerns and questions in Kenya. Last week, the Ke
Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya
It is estimated that more than 2,000 elephants roam in and around Amboseli National Park Fifteen elephants found dead in southern Kenya outside the Amboseli National Park are suspected to have been p
The Kenyans taking on multinational chemical companies
World Service,·28 Jul 2026,·26 mins Available for over a year In Kenya, a young lawyer is bringing a legal case against the Kenyan government, regulator, and several multinational agrochemical compa
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Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
More than 100 farms have contributed data to help find a way to map out slugs Arable farmers may soon be able to stop slugs eating their crops thanks to research by a Shropshire-based university and
The pros and cons of spraying pesticides to keep disease-carrying mosquito populations down
Spraying pesticides can have unintended impacts on important pollinator species. Researchers are trying to find ways to quell growing mosquito populations that spread disease without putting recoveri
US Commits Additional $200 Million to Sustainable Farming Practices
The United States plans to bolster its sustainable agriculture efforts, announcing an additional $200 million in funding for research into eco-friendly farming practices. This boost brings the governm