The Slow Poisoning of India
This 26 minute documentary explores the alarmingly high quantity of pesticdes found in everyday foods in India. The Slow Poisoning of India" depicts the effects of modern pesticide use on local farmers. The film presents startling case studies from Kerala, India where villagers are paying a heavy price as a result of the exposure to pesticide spraying for many years. The end of the short film provides encouragement to organic farming practices by showing several farmers who have decided to switch to organic farming.
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This documentary was produced in connection with the Salzburg Seminar session 398 “Achieving Food Security through Community-Based Food Systems,” sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. It explores the responses to hunger and poverty in rural vilages in South Africa, and the efforts being made to develop a sustainable system of agriculture.
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