Government-issued permits for purchase and use of approved agrichemicals may be required. They can be used to control rusts, mould, mildews, oomycetes, blights, and other fungi that harm plants. However, problems could arise through the indiscriminate use and in 1962 these were highlighted by Rachel Carson in her book Silent Spring 13. 0000003560 00000 n Descriptive statistics technique was used in estimating and analyzing farmers awareness levels of agrochemicals use risk. Summary statistics of continuous variables. The current industrial agriculture system promotes the reliance on agrochemicals, both synthetic fertilizers and 1, no. 8, pp. Farmers are highly motivated to using these strategies due to the emphasis placed by most agricultural development policies in Ghana which suggest the use of external inputs such as machinery and agrochemicals as the panacea to increasing food productivity. Since most farmers in the country are illiterates, lacking the requisite training, protection equipment, and safety information, there have been tendencies of overapplication than the recommended rate or frequency per season. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) remains a thing of choice to these maize farmers. [7]. The general public, health care providers and hospitals all can help ensure correct use of the drugs. 0000055893 00000 n v 8IA2L%b b @HJ@g@ Table 3 shows the summary statistics of some of the variables describing the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents. 286292, 2012. e.g. An agrochemical is any substance that humans use to help in the management of an agricultural ecosystem. 2, no. 33, no. 188230, InTech, Rijeka, Croatia, 2014. Keokuk County rural health study: self-reported use of agricultural chemicals and protective equipment. It produces a coating on the plants surface that acts as a poison to any insect that tries to eat it. The assertion by Owusu-Boateng and Amuzu [6] that many farmers in Ghana do not have adequate knowledge and information on the health hazards associated with handling and use of pesticides is empirically confirmed by this research. 2004). Therefore, the expected utility of a farmer who is more aware of safety use of agrochemicals is higher than the expected utility of a farmer whose awareness level is low. Plant Growth Regulators are a type of chemical. Pesticides can reduce the amount of time and effort required to manage agricultural land and product with a small expenditure of time, money, and effort. About 68% of the farmers stated that they do not eat, drink, or smoke during chemical application and 32.5% admitted that they do. Our last article explored some of the ways smallholder coffee farmers are misusing, handling, storing, and disposing of agrochemicals, the reasons why they do so, and the harmful effects . Although most herbicides are safe for animals and humans, they have no effect on the plants they target or the insects that rely on them. These are an intensive use of land, agrochemical usage, irrigation, disease and pest resistant varieties, and so forth. Pesticides are an important management tool in agricultural production. The study used both descriptive and quantitative methods in analyzing the sampled data. Herbicides and insecticides are the two dominant categories. Agrochemicals can help a farmer achieve his or her goal of growing specific plant species while also eradicating weeds and other detrimental elements that deplete farming resources and reduce the quality of produce. Agrochemicals can assist enhance yields from dwindling agricultural farmlands, which will help meet the ever-increasing demand for food. 2015, Article ID 547272, 7 pages, 2015. The active ingredients are typically viscous and have a high solid content. The country has for the past few years experienced continuous decline in GDP contribution from the sector, but it still remains the foundation on which the countrys economy rests. Contact the department at 217-785-2427 or 1-800-641-3934 (voice and TDD) for more information on licensing requirements. Then, read the label. . The explanatory variables explain 21% (pseudo R2) variations in the awareness level. The minimum and maximum household sizes were 1 person and 16 persons, respectively, with a mean of 6 persons per household. Also, a multivariate linear regression model was used to analyze the effects of health implications of agrochemical use on maize output. They are also returned to the store after partial use at the farm. startxref PGR/ Micro Nutrients, Term and Conditions 2018; 2018: 2874160. . You can download the paper by clicking the button above. Its a fungicide that kills or suppresses the fungus thats causing the problem, preventing animal disease and agricultural loss. Seventeen active ingredients: Paraquat dichloride, Glyphosate, Permethrin + pyriproxyfen, Dimethylamine salt, Cypermethrin, Chlorpyrifos . Alters the chemical properties of water. The study sought to identify factors that influence maize farmers awareness of health implications of agrochemicals use and its impact on maize output in Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality. 0000000796 00000 n From the results, six out of ten independent variables statistically and significantly affect maize output. The founders, who established Beyond Pesticides (originally as National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides . and fertilizers. Significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage resulting in spillage. They increase yields and reduce the presence of foreign materials in some commodities. On the average, the number of extension visits was 0.416 times per year, which indicates poor extension services in the study area. 90, no. But the new pesticides seemed rather safe, especially compared to the forms of arsenic that had killed people in the 1920s and 1930s 12. The sector contributed 22.0% against 28.6% from the industrial sector and 49.5% from the services sector to the GDP of the country [1]. Both parties will receive written notification if the Department finds a violation and takes enforcement action. It may also include hormones and other chemical growth agents.[1][2]. Mission. Weed controls are essential for maintaining good crop output. Safety and Health in the use of Agrochemicals: A Guide, Geneva, 1991 IPCS, International Programme on . Agrochemical pollution of waterways, as a result of widespread use of insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, can alter the transmission of the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, according to a recent study from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), partly funded by the NIH Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. In general perspectives, agrochemical (pesticides and fertilizer) are used as both protective and productive inputs for maximum productivity. 7, article no. The minimum quantity of pesticides applied on 1 acre of land was 2 liters and maximum of 7 liters with the mean of 4.8 liters. Extension visit exposes farmers to improve production technologies and proper utilization of farm inputs. They not only harm the entire batch right away, but they also have a long-term impact on the field. Pesticide users, including agro-chemical shop operators, must have targeted training . Educational attainment decreases the probability of a farmer being in the low level of awareness by 0.028 and increases the probability of being in moderate and high level of awareness by 0.021 and 0.007, respectively. Laary, J.K. (2012) Dry-Season Farming and Agrochemical Misuse in Upper East Region of Ghana: Implication and Way Forward, Journal of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences, 5(1) If you believe your property has been damaged by pesticide misuse, call the IDOA's Bureau of Environmental Programs at 1-800-641-3934 (voice and TDD) or 217-785-2427 for a . B. In 1966, Illinois became one of the first states to regulate pesticides. Extent of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use. Agroforestry to prepare logged areas for replanting, and harvesting crops in the fall. The environment may be affected, chemicals may pollute the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. This is because farmers who own radio and television receive information on safety use of agrochemicals. The study assessed farmers knowledge in the use of Agrochemicals given their environmental effects such as on water bodies, occupational hazard and safety, disposal, and storage regarding product use. Northern Presbyterian Agricultural Services (NPAS), Ghana's Pesticide Crisis: The Need for Further Government Action, Northern Presbyterian Agricultural Services (NPAS), Tamale, Ghana, 2012. A. Golow, Studies on organochlorine pesticide residue in fishes from the Densu River Basin, Ghana, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol. 4, pp. 5761, 2013. Pesticides are use in agriculture for their capacity to reduce pest and protect foods. 2010).High yield rice varieties grown in major rice production . 262273, 1986. A. Achem, B. T. Mohammed, and J. J. Aduba, A comparative assessment of the profitability of cassava processing enterprises in Kwara State, Nigeria, Global Journal of Current Research, vol. The agrochemicals industry contributes to agricultural progress by producing high-quality foods. The unsafe handling and use of agrochemicals can lead to accumulation of hazardous chemicals in the body, causing adverse effects on health. The projects aimed at providing alternatives to commercial agrochemicals which are harmful to human, animal and environmental health. Agrochemicals in water diffuse with larger water bodies to promote the growth of algae - which can cause organisms such as fish to die. Plants may become spotted, curled or even die when exposed to a pesticide, often because wind has carried it from its intended area. The municipality was randomly selected among the many maize producing districts or municipality in the region. An ordered logit model was used to identify the factors that affect maize farmers level of awareness of health implications of agrochemicals . The law regulates the use of agrochemicals so that they are without risk to people, livestock, wildlife and the environment. Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, soil conditioners, algaecides, and other agrochemicals are examples. Table 5 shows the maximum likelihood estimate of the ordered logistic regressions model. The margins are interpreted in relation to their signs and categories. Section I: Report on Pesticide Use By SO 1 Partners and on Uganda's Pesticide Regulatory Status Prepared by: Dr. George A. Schaefers, Dr. Robert C. Hedlund, and Dr. Samuel Kyamanywa Prepared for: U.S. Agency for International Development/Uganda April 1999 Environmental Policy and Institutional Strengthening Indefinite Quantity Contract (EPIQ) Required fields are marked *. Instead of farmers properly disposing of empty containers of agrochemicals, they use them for fetching water, keep cooked food in them, store seed stocks for next season usage, and so forth. Also, health implications of agrochemical use should be incorporated into our education curriculum. . Meanwhile, these sources of water are not free from residues of pesticides as farmers usually wash knapsack sprayers and their clothes into these water sources after spraying. There were some cases of harm from misuse of the chemicals. Also, the theoretical model for the log-odd is shown in (5).It is important to note that the terms of the indices are and hence, . Leads to water pollution. . , , , , , , How you plan to care for your hibiscus plant, International Year of Fruits and Vegetables builds a nutritious future, CONTROL THE WEED THROUGH SOIL ACTIVE HERBICIDES. The average awareness score of farmers interviewed was 58% indicating that maize farmers in the study area are moderately aware of agrochemical usage and its health implications. J. R. Fianko, A. Donkor, S. T. Lowor, and P. O. Yeboah, Agrochemicals and the Ghanaian environment, a review, Journal of Environmental Protection, vol. Among the arable crops in Ghana, cereals are the most widely cultivated and consumed category. NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy, Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, Gordana Kranjac-Berisavljevic, Harold Brookfield. 0000005573 00000 n Keywords: effect, arable crop, farmers, agrochemical use. Dinham [10] reported that about 87% of vegetable farmers use chemical pesticides to control pests and diseases. Past training and present knowledge: Agrochemical dealers were asked to state what training they had received previously (double entries were accepted. For example, 70% of herbicide used during the 1980s in Japan was applied to rice (Ishibashi et al. 0000008655 00000 n Fin The study found that environmental challenges, activities of NGOs, government policy, lack of or high cost of labor, and competition among farmers were major factors influencing farmers' decisions to use agrochemicals. 0000006308 00000 n xref Without the usage of pesticides and chemical fertilisers, hazardous organisms would continue to thrive and adapt at an accelerated rate, posing a major threat to agricultural produce. It has been demonstrated from previous studies that residues of both banned and currently used pesticides such as organochlorines and organophosphates, respectively, have been found in terrestrial food and aquatic environments [1315]. Effects on Soil. Systemic After entering the roots, the insecticide spreads to exterior parts like as leaves, fruits, twigs, and branches. Herbicides are essential in integrated weed management systems. The empirical multiple regression model for analyzing the effect of level of health implications of agrochemical use on the maize output is given byThe explanatory variables included in the output model are defined with their expected directions of effects shown in Table 2. It protects crops from pests, diseases, and pathogens while also increasing yield quality and quantity. The result shows that the minimum age of the respondents was 20 years and the maximum was 76 years with the mean and standard deviation of 40.5 years and 13.2 years, respectively. Despite the reduced use of agrochemicals, unsafe chemical use practices are high among farmers in Africa. Other precautions include leaving a buffer strip, increasing droplet size, lowering spray pressure and using a drift control additive. The multiple linear regression model was used to analyze how output is affected by level of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use. For more information, call the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Environmental Programs at 1-800-641-3934 (voice and TDD) or 217-785-2427. Participants had attended 1053 training courses in . In the bid to control maize pests such as stem borers, armyworms, silkworm, and weevils, weeds, and maize diseases such as downy mildew, maize rust, leaf blight, and leaf spot, for improvement in productivity, maize farmers have over the years resorted to the use of agrochemicals. Results indicate that the quantity of agrochemicals applied in plantain cultivation is less than that applied in export banana, but the absence of appropriate agrochemical application practices in plantain cultivation may pose serious risks to human and environmental health. Weed controls are essential for maintaining good crop output. Misuse or excess use of fertilizers. The insignificant influence of income and FBO membership on farmers awareness of health implications of agrochemical use is supported by the work of [7]. [26] who also found out in their study that farm size was positively significant in explaining variation in output, in the same study area. The presence of agro-chemicals in the environment and food products is concerning, but the type of pesticide contamination is even more worrying. It has a positive effect on output and hence meets the a priori expectation. Regarding the independent variables, we cannot say how representative our sample is in terms of the types of governance . Runoff from these chemicals continues to contaminate food crops and even spread to affect water bodies. Augmented Cobb-Douglas production function was also used to quantify how awareness of health implications of agrochemical use affects maize output. The use of agrochemicals, particularly pesticides, has become an integral part of the Ghanaian agricultural activities, being used on cash crops, cereals, fruits, and vegetable production. An agrochemical or agrichemical, a contraction of agricultural chemical, is a chemical product used in industrial agriculture. [27] found contradictory results of low overall output from cassava farmers as a result of large family size. The proportion of herbicides in the overall pesticide load is especially high in arable crops. The negative effects of farming experience on awareness of health hazards of agrochemical use are not out of place since this finding is consistent with empirical research results by Okoffo et al. 0000004071 00000 n It also boosts crop yields, improves soil fertility and crop quality, and protects their investment in their crop. It is a confirmation of a research conducted by Gaber and Abdel-Latif [23] which opined that farmers who received school education had more knowledge about the negative effects of pesticides on health. Meanwhile, unconventional inputs such as level of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use can affect the quantity and quality of maize produced. In Ghana agriculture and public health sectors remain the major contributors of pollutants into the environment. The large-scale use of agrochemicals has raised environmental and human health concerns. Over use of these chemicals have severe effects on environment that may lead to an immediate and long term effects. Prescription Drug Use and Misuse in the United States: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health . The Adjusted R-squared of 0.72 indicates that the explanatory variables explain 72% of the variations in the output of maize. This explanatory variable is found to be significant at 10%. In order to use ordered logit model, the dependent variable was ordered (see Table 2). [7] It is still in the worldwide leading position based on sales of year 2019. Examples include Zineb and Sulphur. Understanding the problem of pesticide misuse in the Third World requires analysis of both political-economic forces and local-level variations in peasant behavior and attitudes. Government agencies (Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Standard Board and Environmental Protection Agency) and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) have not relented on their efforts to creating farmers awareness of health implications of agrochemical use. Make sure you have the correct pesticides for the job if youre planning to use one to manage weeds. 2, 2014. Hardcover. Agrochemical is any chemical that is used in agricultural production to improve productivity and control of pest and diseases [4]. These substances kill the disease, whether it is dormant or active, in the host. Syngenta was the Chinese owned worldwide leader in agrochemical sales in 2013 at approximately US$10.9billion, followed by Bayer CropScience, BASF, Dow AgroSciences, Monsanto, and then DuPont with about $3.6billion. endstream endobj 116 0 obj<> endobj 118 0 obj<> endobj 119 0 obj<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>> endobj 120 0 obj<> endobj 121 0 obj<> endobj 122 0 obj<> endobj 123 0 obj<> endobj 124 0 obj<> endobj 125 0 obj<> endobj 126 0 obj<> endobj 127 0 obj<>stream 2, pp. About 60 percent of those complaints involve drift. The Good. %%EOF On farms, proper storage facilities and labeling, emergency clean-up equipment and procedures, and safety equipment and procedures for handling, application and disposal are often subject to mandatory standards and regulations. This will lead to the avoidance of over/underapplication of agrochemicals and reduce the loss of time due to an illness of the farmer thereby increasing the efficiency and productivity of the crops and farmers. Agrochemicals are a broad term that refers to a variety of chemicals designed to protect plants and crops. Apply the product at the rate specified on the label. Water is central to all life, but we use it to destroy. J. Ajah and J. N. Nmadu, Socio-economic factors influencing the output of small-scale maize farmers in Abuja, Nigeria, Journal of Social Science, vol. Meanwhile, most rural folks depend on lakes, streams, and rivers as sources of drinking water thereby linking chemical contamination exposures closely with toxicity. Meanwhile, overuse can also cause loss. For example, systemic toxins and Paris green (copper acetoarsenate). Mode of entry- Stomach poisons are especially effective against insects with biting or chewing mouth parts, such as caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers. . Become a Distributor Strong winds blowing pesticides onto surrounding properties result in the largest number of complaints, so care should be taken to apply when winds are light and directed away from sensitive vegetation. Additionally, the Chinese from about 3200 years ago used mercury and arsenic compounds to control the body lice.[4]. Agrochemicals are generally recognized as a significant factor in enhancing the ability to meet Ghana's need for sufficient, safe and affordable food and fiber, however, increased usage have led to environmental deterioration. 8, United Nations University, Maastricht, The Netherlands, 2005. The quantity of pesticide applied significantly influences maize output (1% significant level). Education years were hypothesized to be positively related to maize output. The significant differences in the cutoff points indicate that the three categories statistically and significantly differ and hence all the three categories should be included in the model. The study used awareness indicators to estimate an index representing farmers&#x2019; awareness levels of health . Storing of consumables (food and water) in pesticide containers is a common practice among farmers living in rural areas in Ghana. 175, no. Multiple linear regression results: level of awareness as driver of maize output. This is an open access article distributed under the, http://ejurasekyedumase.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/. Extension visit was not statistically significant and this could be that agricultural extension agents do not advise farmers on safety use of agrochemicals. . 2020, Elixir Agriculture 138 (2019) 54069-54075. Use landscaping techniques that help increase native habitat and reduce the need for pesticides. uPBa;J[/}wB.ya?w y%+o'mTm,VK *Hg"`LA$)vJX$;KoDOetd4 D;)YO$z,Z8^b>&C'0_O9LP jf This corresponded to an almost 1 percent increase in agricultural labor productivity and an insignificant decrease in crop yields. Read, understand, and follow all of the label requirements when combining and using. 0000002093 00000 n The disease, which causes damage to the intestines and bladder, is widespread in South America, Africa, and the Far East, and is on the rise as a result of the development of dams and irrigation systems that increase snail breeding sites. It is therefore recommended that field training and practical educational programs on good and safety use of agrochemicals should be adopted by agencies to raise farmers awareness level of the risk associated with agrochemical use. Wettable powders, soluble concentrates, suspendable concentrates, emulsifiable concentrates, wettable dry granules, and soluble powders are all examples of insecticides. The main source of information on agrochemicals use was media and manuals. Double-check that the products label states that it can be used in the way you intend. Finally, when the insured amount is higher or the relative deductible is lower, farmers are more likely to reduce fertiliser and pesticide usage and adopt GAT. The banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) was ranked as the most important agricultural pest by 85% of participants, yet only 28% could associate the adult and larval form. Maize continues to lead as the most important staple food in Ghana. C. K. Bempah and A. K. Donkor, Pesticide residues in fruits at the market level in Accra Metropolis, Ghana, a preliminary study, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, vol. The study is expected to contribute significantly to information and knowledge on the factors that influence maize farmers awareness levels of health implications of agrochemical use. 9198, 2013. Keep in mind that having more isnt necessarily a good thing. to help appropriately redress misapplications and chemical residue on fresh food produce. Agrochemicals affect maize crops directly. 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