Practices and challenges of wheat producer farmers on safe pesticide use in Basoliben district, East Gojjam zone, Ethiopia

Adamu, Abebaw; Abebe, Workneh

doi:10.1016/j.jssas.2021.06.013

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“…Mixing 2-3 types of pesticides in one spray is also a common thing done by farmers because they think it is more effective. However, this is actually very dangerous as some pesticides are not used in open areas or actually increase pest resistance and reduce their effectiveness (2). Based on the results of previous studies, farmers with a high level of education or training for pesticide application can use fewer pesticides, thereby reducing pesticide contamination in the environment.…”

Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Improper handling of pesticides can pose risks to human health and the environment such as disposal of residual pesticide solutions in any place, and washing spray equipment in rivers or water sources for irrigation (14). In addition, personal hygiene is a serious concern because farmers do not apply good personal hygiene, including not taking a shower immediately after spraying, not changing clothes immediately or not washing clothes separately from other clothes that are not used for handling pesticides (2). Most farmers practice unsafe practices against empty pesticide containers such as burning and burying them on agricultural land (15).…”

Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Traders do not provide PPE because they feel that farmers will not be able to afford it. Some farmers who do spraying sometimes cover their mouths and noses with towels to avoid the smell of pesticides, but this cannot prevent exposure to pesticides that enter through inhalation (2).…”

Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…If farmers are provided with knowledge of how to read labels and instructions correctly, at least this can reduce the risk of exposure to pesticides that harm farmers and other microorganisms. Other training needed is also related to how farmers can apply good personal hygiene and the use of PPE aimed at reducing the danger of exposure to hazard due to the use of pesticides (2).…”

Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The results of study indicate that farmers reenter the land that has been sprayed for about 22-26 hours, which means that it is under the recommendation of several pesticide trademarks. For this reason, farmers should be able to read the labels and information instructions contained in the packaging so that they can practice good pesticide use to prevent contamination of the environment and agricultural products (2).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Management of Pesticide Contamination in the Environment and Agricultural Products: A Literature Review

Nurika

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Introduction: The use of pesticides not only has benefits for product growth but also causes problems with the entry of pesticide residues in the food chain to pollution to the environment. This study aims to formulate ways to reduce pesticide contamination in the environment and agricultural products. Discussion: This literature review was conducted using the PRISMA method using 35 articles 14 of which were published in the ScienceDirect database, 12 in the Proquest database, and 9 in the Pubmed database. Environmental pollution due to pesticides is caused by the behavior of spraying pesticides and disposing of used pesticides by farmers. Ways to reduce it are by measuring how much pesticide is needed, training to increase knowledge about agricultural practices in preparing the required dose, and regularly monitoring environmental quality. Pesticide residues can increase due to the application of pesticides at harvest, and they can be reduced by washing, peeling, and cooking processes. In addition, another proven effective way to reduce pesticide residues is using an electrolyzed water treatment, sonolytic ozonation, and ozonated water. Conclusion: The use of unsafe pesticides will harm the environment and endanger health through the food chain. Training for farmers to use pesticides properly is considered effective in reducing pesticide pollution in the environment. In addition, the reduction of pesticides in agricultural products can be done by washing, peeling, cooking (boil, boil and fry), electrolyzed water treatment, sonolytic ozonation, and ozonated water.

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Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

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Section: Pesticide Contamination In the Environment And Its Handlingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Biochars as Adsorbents of Pesticides: Laboratory-Scale Performances and Real-World Contexts, Challenges, and Prospects

de Souza,

Dias Ferreira

2024

ACS EST Water

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Rising concerns about pesticide contamination in water bodies have driven the development of technologies to mitigate the water crisis. Recognized for its adsorption effectiveness and affordability, biochar is considered a sustainable adsorbent for water treatment. This review critically examines recent studies on biochar's application for pesticide removal. It addresses (i) the effectiveness of biochar and its relationship with pyrolysis conditions and modification strategies; (ii) mechanisms and properties controlling pesticide adsorption; (iii) real-world applications and large-scale implementation; and (iv) challenges and future research perspectives. Biochar's performance is highly dependent on precursor biomass, pyrolysis conditions, modification techniques, and pesticide properties. Among the 76 works evaluated, the number of pesticides studied is limited compared to the variety in use globally, with atrazine present in 22% of them. Issues regarding compliance with regulatory standards, potential environmental risks, and the need for greener modification techniques require further investigation. Biochar faces competition from other adsorbents, and the lack of production standards may hinder its adoption. Future research should optimize biochar under real environmental conditions and evaluate its economic and environmental impacts to support broader, sustainable applications. Collaborations among scientists, government officials, farmers, and the industrial sector are advisable to foster innovative initiatives in this field.

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Farmers’ understanding on pesticide safety labels in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Taye

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Practices and challenges of wheat producer farmers on safe pesticide use in Basoliben district, East Gojjam zone, Ethiopia

Cited by 8 publications

References 15 publications

Management of Pesticide Contamination in the Environment and Agricultural Products: A Literature Review

Management of Pesticide Contamination in the Environment and Agricultural Products: A Literature Review

Biochars as Adsorbents of Pesticides: Laboratory-Scale Performances and Real-World Contexts, Challenges, and Prospects

Farmers’ understanding on pesticide safety labels in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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