A recent news article highlights concerns that a popular agritech app, Plantix, may be perpetuating the overuse of pesticides in Indian agriculture. The app was initially designed to reduce pesticide use but ultimately became an e-commerce platform for buying pesticides. Critics argue that the app's ease of use could lead to more farmers relying on synthetic chemicals as a quick fix for complex agricultural challenges.

Source: https://www.wired.com/story/plantix-pesticides-venture-capital-app/