These farmers make their own pesticides — and save money
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A homemade pesticide is helping one Bangladeshi farmer cut costs — and reduce her reliance on agricultural chemicals. When supplies of agricultural chemicals were disrupted by the Middle East crisis, Hanufa Begum turned to a homemade pesticide using ingredients including neem leaves, chillies, ginger, garlic and onions. She says making her own pesticide has lowered her costs, while some customers are even willing to pay more for produce grown without commercial fertilisers or pesticides. Bangladesh relies heavily on imported fertiliser, while gas shortages have also disrupted domestic fertiliser production — giving farmers like Hanufa more reason to find homegrown ways to keep their farms productive. Watch the full documentary A Life Without Oil. #cnainsider #bangladesh #sustainablefarming #agriculture For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/
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