Srinagar, July 2, July 2 -- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir has issued a comprehensive advisory urging farmers and orchardists to follow recommended practices while using pesticides and agrochemicals to safeguard crop health, human health and the environment. The advisory stresses that pesticides should be purchased only from registered dealers holding valid licences. Farmers have been advised to verify the batch number, registration number, manufacturing and expiry dates on product labels and always obtain a proper bill or invoice at the time of purchase. SKUAST-Kashmir has urged growers to carefully read the instructions on pesticide containers before use and prepare pesticide solutions...