Summary of Monitoramento agrícola aponta índices satisfatórios no uso de agrotóxicos

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The Ministry of Agriculture's monitoring of various crops revealed satisfactory levels of pesticide use, with half of the 13 agricultural crops achieving a 100% compliance rate within the allowed limits. However, pineapples from Minas Gerais were noted for having only 25% of samples meeting the permitted pesticide residue levels, emphasizing the significance of agricultural practices in safeguarding consumer health. This monitoring initiative aims to guarantee that plant-based products reaching consumers adhere to regulations on pesticide residue levels, illustrating the increasing consumer focus on food quality and safety.

• 00:00:00 In this section, it is highlighted that the monitoring carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture on crops such as rice, beans, coffee, mango, and papaya showed satisfactory levels in terms of pesticide use. Out of the 13 agricultural crops monitored, including pineapples, peanuts, and Brazil nuts, half of them achieved a 100% compliance rate within the allowed pesticide limits. However, pineapples from Minas Gerais were flagged for having only 25% of samples meeting the permitted pesticide residue levels, highlighting the importance of agricultural practices in ensuring consumer health. The Ministry's monitoring aims to ensure that plant-based products reaching consumers comply with regulations on pesticide residue levels, reflecting consumers' growing concerns about food quality and safety.