Residues of agrochemicals sometimes remain in maize edible parts which have a health impact on the consumer. M. M. Mattah, P. A. D. Mattah, and G. Futagbi, Pesticide application among farmers in the catchment of ashaiman irrigation scheme of Ghana: health implications, Journal of Environmental and Public Health, vol. xb```6 ``a`b QK,x,vef :sb B:+n;u jSaN-%,28&3 The variable was significant at 10% and the coefficient was positive which affirmed a prior expectation. Many farmers do not have adequate knowledge and information on the health hazards associated with handling and use of pesticides [6]. 0000001455 00000 n Herbicides and insecticides are the two dominant categories. Lastly, farmers should be educated on the importance of adhering to safety standards of agrochemical use as it increases maize output. The face-to-face interviews were used due to its appropriateness in clarifying questions in the questionnaires. 0000003825 00000 n The study, therefore, seeks to assess the factors that influence the farmers awareness of health implications of agrochemical use as well as the effect of the awareness on maize output. 175, no. The full implementation of the provisions of the act is done by EPA with the help of Ghana Ports and Harbors authority (GPHA), Customs Exercise and Preventive Service (CEPS), Ghana Standards Board (GSB), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), and Factory Inspectorate Department of Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare. This means that there are certain socioeconomic and demographic factors that influence the farmers awareness level of health implications of agrochemical use. But the effects of an increased use of agrochemicals7 transcend their impact on th e environment, as many producers in developing countries are experiencing short- and long- term health effects The misuse of agrochemicals in coffee production is a reality. 0000007075 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. This study, based on 12 months of fieldwork during 1988-1989, examines growing agrochemical dependence and misuse in St. Vin-cent and the Grenadines in the East Caribbean. 3, pp. 80]kms>.tIk6O)@3 Plants may become spotted, curled or even die when exposed to a pesticide, often because wind has carried it from its intended area. They affect the underlying infection and have a systemic effect. 551561, 2011. The multivariate linear regression results showed that awareness levels of health implications of agrochemical use increase maize output. Regarding the independent variables, we cannot say how representative our sample is in terms of the types of governance . 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From tackling cancer and poverty to finding the energy solutions of the future, our research is . We randomly selected four communities from the list of maize producing communities within the municipality. Herbicides are essential in integrated weed management systems. Although accidents and emergencies involving pesticides are rare, unfortunately they do occur. Overall, I observed a lot of grammatical and typographical errors, misuse of words and punctuations as well as several sentences that need to be recast/reviewed. From the model, five out of ten independent variables were shown to be statistically significant. 0000005573 00000 n Abstract. Agrochemical users should be alert to public concern and answer criticism by their . Rice blast, for example, is a major threat to rice production stability. The result is consistent with Awunyo-Vitor et al. 59, no. Long-term solutions however, are dependent on the development of policies and infrastructure that support non-chemical pest management, alternatives to pesticides, and the identification of organic plantain markets. 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. 2, pp. The projects aimed at providing alternatives to commercial agrochemicals which are harmful to human, animal and environmental health. HlTO0~_q;gOMl*hQj This is a systematic review of studies done in Ghana . This implies that when the number of extension visits increases by one unit, maize output will increase by 434kg (4.34 bags) holding other factors constant. 12, no. Water can nourish, but we use it to starve. It could also be as a result of resource constraint which hinders the provision of right quantities of agrochemicals and the accompanied protective gears. Meanwhile, overuse can also cause loss. 0000001265 00000 n This quantitative cross sectional study sought to understand the level of awareness, practices, and perceptions of safe The study was conducted in Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. There are some other agrochemical products besides those listed above: There are several benefits associated with agrochemicals: Your email address will not be published. In most of the cases, agrochemicals refer to pesticides.[3]. 92.7% of the respondents had knowledge about perilous consequence and yet didn't garment recommended protective apparels during application. 2, pp. Excessive utilization of these chemicals generate residues that cause nutrients imbalance and reduction of the yielding capacity of crops. Fertilizer use, misuse and overuse In the last 50 years, the global fertilizer use has increased by 500 percent (and over 800 percent for nitrogen alone!). Even if a violation of the Illinois Pesticide Act cannot be substantiated, both the complainant and the alleged violator will be notified in writing of the complaint's status. The main source of information on agrochemicals use was media and manuals. Despite the reduced use of agrochemicals, unsafe chemical use practices are high among farmers in Africa. 0000008655 00000 n Penalties range from advisory or warning letters to monetary penalties of $750 to $10,000, depending on the type and severity of the violation. e.g. This variable contradicted the a priori expectation. [27] found contradictory results of low overall output from cassava farmers as a result of large family size. 117 0 obj<>stream The minimum and maximum household sizes were 1 person and 16 persons, respectively, with a mean of 6 persons per household. The study of the chemical elements and compounds required for plant development, metabolism, and external supply is known as plant nutrition. Fungistat refers to a class of chemicals that do not kill fungal pathogens but temporarily limit fungus development, and fungistatis refers to the phenomenon. Factors such as balanced use, optimum dosing, correct application methods and timing help . The positive relationship was in line with the a priori expectation. As well as to change or manage undesirable vegetation. 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 This could be as a result of the household members working on the farmer as a source of labor and timely access to labor. Modern Agricultural Practices: A dilemma of farmer and farm workers health in cash crop zone in the Maharashtra State. 35.40%, 32.74%, and 19.47% of respondents disposed of Agrochemical containers using Pit burial, Burn/Incinerate, and Indiscriminate methods, respectively, while 12.39% used ecological . The presence of agro-chemicals in the environment and food products is concerning, but the type of pesticide contamination is even more worrying. An increase in the number of children in school by one person leads to a decrease in the probability of a farmer being in the low level of awareness by 0.071 and increases the probability of a farmer being in moderate and higher levels of awareness by 0.053 and 0.018, respectively. xref Questionnaires were administered to farmers cultivating vegetables, food, and cash crops under Open-field and Greenhouse managements in respective Production Specification; Organic and Inorganic productions. )$f$Ae2cy5}l9'&kc6Hx>r0~|O?/fn$`BVq#Z[_z_)M2z2~ 8,g5wGl|\qn;i4 &5i Do not ship or carry pesticides together with food or feed in a way that allows contamination of the edible items. The study aims to identify risks of agrochemicals that impact farmworkers, consumers, and ecology in Vietnamese mango cultivation to enhance safety and friendly production. It also boosts crop yields, improves soil fertility and crop quality, and protects their investment in their crop. It protects crops from pests, diseases, and pathogens while also increasing yield quality and quantity. The current industrial agriculture system promotes the reliance on agrochemicals, both synthetic fertilizers and Instecticides Participants had attended 1053 training courses in . Agrochemicals include fertilizers, liming and acidifying agents (which are designed to change the pH), soil conditioners, pesticides, and chemicals used in the raising of livestock such as antibiotics and hormones. The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) remains a thing of choice to these maize farmers. 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. HlTKs0WQ*`tLCsizPd+)p/kw{09Rh U]qC 7r2 This has led to increasing the use of synthetic agrochemicals instead of the biological, cultural, and mechanical method for boosting production, controlling pest, weed, and disease [3]. Interviews conducted with 75 households in 5 indigenous communities showed that over 60% of participants grew plantain with agrochemicals. 0000004148 00000 n Consult a specialist for recommendations on which pesticides or other agrochemical products are most suited to your insect situation. Weed controls are essential for maintaining good crop output. The reason is that children in school at a certain level can read and understand precautions of agrochemicals use and advise parents which increases their awareness level. world, partly due to illiteracy, lack of information or misinformation about how to use the products. Home M. Glover-Amengor and F. M. Tetteh, Effect of pesticide application rate on yield of vegetables and soil microbial communities, West African Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. Farmers and homeowners must be licensed to apply restricted pesticides. The agrochemicals and their effects are described below: 1. According to Lichtenberg and Zilberman [17], the use of pesticides is considered protective inputs but not productive inputs. The University of Manchester's research has real-world impact beyond academia. Agrochemicals can assist enhance yields from dwindling agricultural farmlands, which will help meet the ever-increasing demand for food. The Department's role in pesticide misuse incidents is limited to determining whether a violation has occurred. <<9e5e50dee501c04ca1f8a45c8854d086>]>> 4, pp. a dealer mighthave received a "Safe use and Handling of Chemicals" training as well as a "Product Knowledge" course in the past). . Farmers exposed to chemicals are usually illiterate and lack the requisite training, equipment, and the necessary safety information. Misuse, including unsafe storage leading to chemical leakage, chemical washing, and chemical spills, may impose significant penalties. Overdose and much exposure of maize plant to agrochemicals cause scorches, yellowing, necrosis of the foliage, and distortions of the leaves. It suffocates crop growth by absorbing all minerals, water, and nutrients available to the plant. 1. Effect on Water. Molluscicides: Molluscicides are used to treat schistosomiasis and are a highly specialized field. Ordered logit regression model was used to identify factors that affect farmers level of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use. 9198, 2013. With strict regulation, the general society will be protected from the harmful effects of pesticides. Farmers applied an average of 9.7 kg a.i./ha/yr of pesticide products and 375 kg/ha/yr of fertilizer, but those who sold their fruit to the national markets applied more nematicides, herbicides, and fertilizers than those who sold primarily to export markets, suggesting a lack of appropriate application knowledge. The safety use of recommended dosage of agrochemicals by a farmer is implicitly determined by the satisfaction or the utility that the farmer derives from adhering to the safety and dosage specifications. Penalties are determined through a point system defined in the Illinois Pesticide Act. 9C>|:FX[w>k,WZ1OSg:FY z#Fzd)5JKB)pX#-+fqQsT&J5[}D}"F(bXp.WP-UOd z OYHl$OQvGX{J[Q{}W{ F:TKdpSTzD'Ak(=:>J(x:MSOjV#mmx?||&HP[RT3~h6Ch+ 8 [26] findings in cowpea production. Agrochemicals are a broad term that refers to a variety of chemicals designed to protect plants and crops. About 25% of those who cannot read seek help from others who can read. Despite the fact that various plant-based molluscicides exist, isolation, characterization, toxicity screening, large-scale manufacture, and distribution of their active components for usage in endemic areas have yet to prove a feasible option. [7]. Wimalawansa, MD, PhD, MBA, DSc. This means that if a farmer moves from low to moderate levels of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use, his or her maize output will increase by 309kg (3.09 bags) per acre. Agro-chemicals database All acquired data on use of agrochemicals was entered into a computerised database established at Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Uganda (Mubiru et al. Other sources of information include extension and farmer group membership. [5], the use of pesticides by farmers to control weeds, increase agricultural productivity, and preserve agricultural produce has reached a crescendo thereby calling for urgent attention. They have the ability to stay active on or in the host for long periods of time. On the average, the number of extension visits was 0.416 times per year, which indicates poor extension services in the study area. Enumerators were well trained to administer a well-structured questionnaire through face-to-face interviews. 0000004071 00000 n Since their introduction in Africa by colonial masters, the use of these chemicals is constantly growing. Additionally, 52.6% of the respondents adhere to the recommended dosage while 47.4% do not. This is an open access article distributed under the, http://ejurasekyedumase.ghanadistricts.gov.gh/. 2004). 5, pp. The large-scale use of agrochemicals has raised environmental and human health concerns. Both parties will receive written notification if the Department finds a violation and takes enforcement action. Mattah et al. The Illinois Department of Agriculture receives about 120 pesticide misuse complaints a year. Significant penalties can result from misuse, including improper storage resulting in spillage. 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. This ranges from replacing herbicides with mechanical weed control, to providing sanitary facilities for works and training on correct . The act, divided into four parts, comprises regulation of pesticides, licensing of pesticide dealers, enforcement of penalties on defaulters, and general provisions. 3, pp. Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, soil conditioners, algaecides, and other agrochemicals are examples. Agrochemicals are a broad term that refers to a variety of chemicals designed to protect plants and crops. H. K. Gill and H. Garg, Pesticides: environmental impacts and management strategies, in Pesticides-Toxic Aspects, S. Soloneski, Ed., pp. It suffocates crop growth by absorbing all minerals, water, and nutrients available to the plant. This is a system that incorporates preventive cultural, mechanical, physical, biological and chemical controls. Quality here refers to the quantity of maize devoid of chaff and other pests infected grains. Maize continues to lead as the most important staple food in Ghana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select Brong-Ahafo region due to its environmental advantage and relatively high density in maize production. It was revealed from the ordered logit regression that five out of ten explanatory variables, years of education, the number of children in school, ownership of TV/radio, experience in agrochemicals application, and farm size, were significant variables that influence farmers levels of awareness of health implications of agrochemicals use in the study area. 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