Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides are all chemical formulations to kills insects, pests, weed, fungi etc. to protect crops, save the yield for our food and supplies. Excessive or abuse of these chemicals is harmful to humans and the environment. WHO estimates that there are 30 lakh cases of pesticides poisoning and above 2 lakhs deaths each year in the developing countries. …
Use and abuse of pesticide
Agro-industry has seen a drastic change from the last few decades with the green revolution. While it has been a boon for economic independence and feeding the Nation’s population, the downsides of artificial seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides abuse continue with a growing concern for sustainability. Use of pesticides became rampant over last few decades. It is intoxicating food, …