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Chuchart can't work now. He gets money from his son and the government. He used to be a rice farmer.

Almost nine years ago, Chuchart got sick from pesticides in the water. He had to have his leg cut off.

The doctor said Chuchart's leg was hurt from pesticides. This caused a bad infection.

Chuchart's leg was cut off because of pesticides. The pesticides came from a nearby farm.

Pesticides are chemicals that kill weeds. They can hurt people and animals if not used correctly.

Chuchart's leg got very sick. He had to go to a bigger hospital.

Chuchart was not the only one who got sick. Many farmers got sick from pesticides.

Natthanan's leg got infected from pesticides. He doesn't spray pesticides himself anymore.

Bunrod's leg was cut off because of pesticides. He got sick from a pond with pesticides.

Many groups want to ban some pesticides. They think these chemicals are too dangerous.

The government said some pesticides should be banned. But some people didn't agree.

Now, some pesticides are banned in Thailand. But some are still allowed.

Fewer people are getting sick from banned pesticides. But other pesticides are still a problem.

Many farmers still use pesticides. They think it's necessary for their work.

A sign in Thailand shows a pesticide that is not allowed in some areas.

Some shops sell pesticides to farmers. But many farmers don't know how to use them safely.

Some pesticides are still sold under false names. This can confuse farmers.

Many fruits and vegetables in Thailand have too much pesticide on them.

One pesticide, carbendazim, is very bad for people. It can cause big health problems.

Thailand uses a lot of pesticides. This is because many farmers grow crops for sale.

In the north-east of Thailand, many farmers grow sugarcane. They use a lot of pesticides.

Many farmers know pesticides are bad. But they feel they have no choice.

Sugarcane fields are everywhere in some parts of Thailand. Small farmers grow most of the sugarcane.

A field in Thailand was sprayed with a strong pesticide to kill all the weeds.

Farmers still have to do a lot of work by hand, even with pesticides.

Some farmers grow their own food without pesticides. But they can still get contaminated from nearby farms.

Natthanan stopped using pesticides for a while. But he had to start again because it's hard to find workers.

Natthanan thinks it's too hard to remove weeds by hand. So he hires someone to spray pesticides.

A young farmer in Thailand also thinks pesticides are necessary.

Some farmers try to protect themselves when spraying pesticides. But it's not always enough.

A drone is used to spray pesticides on a farm. This can be easier but also more dangerous.

Drones can spray pesticides more easily. But the spray can also go into other areas.

Many farmers are stuck in a cycle of debt and pesticide use. They can't afford to stop using pesticides.

Commercial farming has made farmers rely too much on pesticides. This is a big problem.

Alternative farming methods are expensive. Many farmers can't afford them.

Some people in Thailand are starting to want organic food. This could help farmers who don't use pesticides.

A company in Thailand grows vegetables without pesticides. They use a special indoor farm.

The company's farm is very clean and controlled. They don't need pesticides.

An employee harvests lettuce in the indoor farm. The company only grows a few types of vegetables.

The company sells its vegetables at a higher price. But many people are willing to pay for organic food.

The demand for organic food is growing. The company is even thinking of expanding.

But this type of farming is expensive. It might not work for all types of crops.

The cost of building an indoor farm is very high. It's not something many farmers can afford.

In some parts of Thailand, farmers still use a lot of pesticides. This can be very bad for the environment.

Some farmers are trying to use fewer pesticides. They only spray once a year.

One farm in Thailand is trying to be more organic. They sell their oranges directly to consumers.

In northern Thailand, some farmers are trying a new way of farming. They want to work with nature, not against it.

One farm restored its soil by using natural methods. Now they can grow rice without pesticides.

The farm's owner says they can grow as much rice as other farms. But they do it without harming the environment.

The farm's owner is happy with their decision. They have a healthy farm and a clean environment.

The farm has many natural helpers, like birds and insects. They help control the pests.

The farm's owner says that working with nature is the key. They proved that farming can be done without pesticides.

Luke Duggleby is a photographer who took pictures for this story.

This article was originally published by Dialogue Earth. You can read it on their website.