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Thailand Urged to Delay Pesticides Ban Over Risks to Agriculture

  • Trade group representing pesticide firms says costs could rise
  • Nation’s planned ban on glyphosate sparked spat with U.S.
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A trade group representing pesticide firms urged Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha to delay a ban due Dec. 1 on three chemicals because of the potential disruption to the agriculture sector.