Shopian, June 16, June 17 -- The recovery of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides from multiple locations in south Kashmir's Shopian district has sparked outrage among farmers and civil society groups, who allege that poor-quality agricultural chemicals have caused extensive damage to orchards and crops, pushing hundreds of growers towards severe financial distress. The controversy surfaced after officials from the Enforcement Wing of the Agriculture Department conducted inspections at several locations, including Memander and Kachdoora, leading to the seizure of suspected sub-standard pesticides and fungicides. Departmental authorities have initiated action against a number of dealers, while licenses of some traders have repo...