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in Agricultural Research for Development: Proceedings of fourth SAS-N Convention, 4-6 April 2012, Lalitpur / Hira K. Manandhar
Title : Scenario of pesticide application in sunsari district Material Type: printed text Authors: R.R Mehta, Author Pagination: 405-409 p. Languages : English (eng) Abstract: A study was carried out to find out the status of pesticide use in Sunsari district. Data were collected from 35 farm households of six VDCs and Inaruwa municipality and 15 agro-vets using semi-structured questionnaires. It was found that about 600-700 kg of pesticides were sold to the farmers by an agro-vet each year for the control of pests and diseases in a wide range of crops (mostly vegetables), out of which more than 50% of the pesticides are of extremely hazardous categories. About 85% of the pesticides were imported from India (most of them without paying taxes). More than three-fourth of the farmers didn’t have idea about integrated pest management (IPM). Immediate intervention is required against the unscientific use of pesticides, and eco-friendly and alternative methods of pest control has to be implemented for sustainable agriculture and prevent people from the consumption of poisons along with what the farmers produce.
Link for e-copy: http://elibrary.narc.gov.np/?r=1701 Scenario of pesticide application in sunsari district [printed text] / R.R Mehta, Author . - [s.d.] . - 405-409 p.
in Agricultural Research for Development: Proceedings of fourth SAS-N Convention, 4-6 April 2012, Lalitpur / Hira K. Manandhar
Languages : English (eng)
Abstract: A study was carried out to find out the status of pesticide use in Sunsari district. Data were collected from 35 farm households of six VDCs and Inaruwa municipality and 15 agro-vets using semi-structured questionnaires. It was found that about 600-700 kg of pesticides were sold to the farmers by an agro-vet each year for the control of pests and diseases in a wide range of crops (mostly vegetables), out of which more than 50% of the pesticides are of extremely hazardous categories. About 85% of the pesticides were imported from India (most of them without paying taxes). More than three-fourth of the farmers didn’t have idea about integrated pest management (IPM). Immediate intervention is required against the unscientific use of pesticides, and eco-friendly and alternative methods of pest control has to be implemented for sustainable agriculture and prevent people from the consumption of poisons along with what the farmers produce.
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