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- Title
Pesticide Use, Regulation, and Policies in Indian Agriculture.
- Authors
Reddy, A. Amarender; Reddy, Meghana; Mathur, Vartika
- Abstract
This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of pesticide use in global and Indian agriculture, focusing on the mounting food security challenges due to population growth and the increased demand for food and fiber crops. While pesticides are crucial in mitigating losses due to pests, diseases, and weeds, increasing apprehension regarding their adverse effects on human and environment health necessitates a critical examination of their usage patterns. Despite India's relatively low per-hectare pesticide usage of 0.4 kg compared to China's 1.83 kg, issues with pesticide residue contamination in the food chain require urgent attention. Additionally, significant regional disparities in pesticide application highlight the need for more uniform and sustainable agricultural practices. Therefore, this study examines the evolving trends in global and Indian pesticide application, providing a comprehensive analysis of the shifting dynamics across various Indian states and crop varieties. Furthermore, it analyzes various pesticide categories and their respective market shares, providing insights into production and export patterns. Our research also explores regulatory frameworks aimed at optimizing pesticide use while minimizing detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
- Publication
Sustainability (2071-1050), 2024, Vol 16, Issue 17, p7839
- ISSN
2071-1050
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/su16177839