— even as the government considers permitting more. Most dead bees showed traces of Fipronil, an insecticide proscribed in the EU and classified as a possible human carcinogen by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Agriculture is the biggest contributor to Brazil’s growth, composing about 18% of the economy. Its power — from pop culture to politics — is unmatched. Major producers sponsor technology sharing groups, as well as a nationwide “little Ag” school program and is arguably the most influential grouping in congress.
Roughly half of the approvals are ingredients, not final products, said Andreza Martinez, manager for regulation at Sindiveg, a group representing pesticide producers. Varying chemicals is important as pests develop resistance to formulas, she said. One victim was Andresa Batista, a mother of three. In March 2018, she went to work picking soybeans on one of the plantations on the plains surrounding the capital, Brasilia. Soon, she started feeling dizzy and nauseated — and then she passed out.
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