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‘Rain of pesticides’ in Brazil threatens organic production of ‘babassu’ coconut breakers: ‘It is polluting our forests’

Carolina Bataier — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:02:56 +0000

A source of pride for babassu coconut breakers in Maranhão, Brazil, the organic certification of the oil they produce is now at risk. The threat is coming from the air, through pesticide spraying carried out by small airplanes and drones, a method that has been expanding and affecting more and more rural communities across Brazil. […]

environment – Brasil de Fato

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