Sunday, November 07, 2004

Indian farmers turn to Cola to kill pests

Reuters | Latest Financial News / Full News Coverage: "GUNTUR, India (Reuters) - Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are flocking to buy Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy drinks kills pests.

Farmers say scientists advised them to mix pesticides with a sugary syrup to control pests, and they found the mixture cheaper and more effective than pure chemicals"

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