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Without crop protection, including pesticides, more than half of the world’s crops would be lost to insects, diseases and weeds.

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Pesticides are some of the most tested and regulated products in the world.

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Pesticide residues on food are very low if present at all and they are not established causes of specific medical conditions.

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Normal exposure to pesticides does not cause diseases or adverse conditions to those exposed to them the most – pesticide applicators.

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#DYK that 70% of South Africa's grapes, wine & oranges are exported to the EU with a value of more than $1 billion? But farm workers livelihoods could be at risk due to EU regulations on farm product imports which ...
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The world's population is expected to reach 10 billion by the year 2050. How can GMOs help us feed our ever-growing population? Here's how: #WorldPopulationDay @GMOAnswers @CropLifeIntl https://t.co/hoEjjysh6M https://t.co/s48Kf3ueXS CropLife International Retweeted
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How are #farmers be affected by #climatechange and what policymakers can do to address the socioeconomic effects of climate change in the agricultural sector?
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Between now and 2050 the global population will increase by:

A. 3 billion
B. 27 billion
C. 0.2 billion
D. 895 million

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