Farmers’ Knowledge on Pesticide Safety and Pest Management Practices: A Case Study of Vegetable Growers in Chitwan, Nepal

Rijal, Jhalendra P.; Regmi, Rajendra; Ghimire, Rajan; Puri, Krishna D.; Gyawaly, Sudan; Poudel, Sujata

doi:10.3390/agriculture8010016

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“…A similar result was observed in Chitwan district. Around 58% of Chitwan's farmers had sprayed pesticides >4 times/season whereas 38% farmers applied pesticides 1-3 times/season (Rijal et al, 2018). The study conducted by Khanal and Singh (2016) also showed an increasing trend of unrestricted use of pesticides by vegetable farmers in Chitwan district.…”

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Pesticides handling practices among potato growers in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

Sapkota

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J. Agric. Nat. Res.

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The rate of pesticide application in the agricultural field is surging. Farmers are getting exposed to pesticide hazards from the misuse and unsafe handling of pesticides. The study was conducted among 101 potato growers in Kaverpalanchok district of Nepal in 2018. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, status, and pesticide handling practices among potato growers. Around 94% farmers applied pesticides against early and late blight. Only 5% growers treated seed before potato sowing. About 93 and 73% farmers sprayed pesticides 2-10 times/season into the field and spent 2-6 hours/pesticide spray respectively. More than 2/3rd growers did not read the pesticide labels, and nearly 95% growers received information on pesticide applications from agrovet rather than authorized government bodies. Only 13% farmers had received Integrated Pest Management (IPM) training. However, 1/4th of them had practiced IPM techniques. The majority of the growers used masks, rubber boots, and long-sleeved clothes during pesticide handling. Nearly 2/3rd growers threw pesticide containers anywhere in the environment. Concerned authorities should provide IPM training, skill-building programs on pesticide handling and awareness on waiting period and environmental hazards to avoid pesticide risk.

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“…Nearly 11% of the farmers sprayed pesticides after pests damage their crops. A study conducted by Rijal et al (2018) in Chitwan district reported that about 54% of the farmers sprayed pesticides right after the appearance of pests. Two-fifths of the potato growers did not account for windy days for pesticide spraying.…”

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Pesticides handling practices among potato growers in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

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“…Tarla et al and Sonchieu et al [4]- [9] have reported similar information in the same areas but in different villages. This common knowledge will obviously lead to the least variation of amount of pesticide residues in various foods produced in the very area [14]. The high number of years of experience can be an indicator of either high or low exposure of the consumer because the spraying factors could have been the same during that long period in cropping activity.…”

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Characterization of Personal Clothing Worn by Pesticide Sprayers in Foumbot Agricultural Area (Cameroon)

Jean¹,

Gracile²,

Bénoît³

2019

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Personal protective equipment is intended to protect worker from risks that cannot be eliminated for more effective safety. This study was aimed at evaluating the type of cloth worn by pesticide users in Foumbot agricultural area (West Region of Cameroon) and to identify signs and symptoms related to pesticides effects on human health. A survey was conducted on seventy (70) farmers randomly selected using a questionnaire made up of closed and opened questions. Specimens of cloth were collected, identified and analyzed for the water and vapor absorbency and permeability. The identification was done by burning and solubility tests. Results showed that no farmer used adequate protective clothing, they all presented many pesticide-related signs and symptoms such as dizziness, skin irritation, eye-watering and breathing difficulties; the permeation of clothes that they wear is high with high vapor and water absorbency capacity; they were made up with Cotton fiber, blended cotton fibre, wool, polyester and polyethylene; a local laminated fabric manufactured with Tri-acetate fiber was identified with great capacity of protection. This study raised inappropriate characteristics of protective materials used by farmers in Foumbot agricultural area. However, a local fabric was identified to have been adapted to pesticide applications and may be promoted after further study on the comfortability.

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“…mask only, mask and boot only). Rijal et al (2018) reported that 34% of farmers use masks only and 14% of farmers do not use PPE at all while spraying the pesticide. About 26.3% of the respondents safely maintain their equipment and 39.8% of respondent keep the record of the use of pesticides.…”

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Application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) by the Banana Farmers of Chitwan, Nepal

Joshi

Kalauni

Tiwari

2020

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The study was conducted to identify the cultivation practices followed by the banana growers and compares it with the framework of Good Agricultural Practices as recommended by the World Banana Forum. Both qualitative and quantitative approach was used for data collection. The scheduled interview was carried out from 103 banana growers, two focused group discussion was carried out with the banana growers, and two key informant interview was carried out; one with the President of Banana Growers Association, Chitwan and another with Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chitwan. The findings revealed that GAP related to soil management and fertilization (87.4%) and harvesting and on-farm processing (94.2%) is adopted at a low level. Only 36% of farmers apply an appropriate dose of chemical fertilizer, 28% follow crop rotation and 7.8% perform mulching/ intercropping. About 38% of the respondents do not have any source of irrigation. About 98% of the farmers do not perform any processing, cleaning, storing, and packaging of banana. Further, 55% of farmers do not use appropriate personal protective equipment while applying pesticides. The results showed that there is low awareness regarding GAP among the banana farmers in the Chitwan district. Therefore, the conduction of awareness programs and training related to GAP is recommended. By far, no study has been carried out to analyze the good agricultural practices applied by banana growers in Nepal. This study identified the prevailing gap in farmer’s practices and good agricultural practices.

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Farmers’ Knowledge on Pesticide Safety and Pest Management Practices: A Case Study of Vegetable Growers in Chitwan, Nepal

Cited by 79 publications

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Pesticides handling practices among potato growers in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

Pesticides handling practices among potato growers in Kavrepalanchok, Nepal

Characterization of Personal Clothing Worn by Pesticide Sprayers in Foumbot Agricultural Area (Cameroon)

Application of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) by the Banana Farmers of Chitwan, Nepal

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