The use of chemical pesticides in agriculture has damaged agricultural land, fisheries,
fauna, and flora. Furthermore, increased mortality and morbidity of humans due to the …

This paper reports for the first time on farmers' knowledge, perceptions and management
practices of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Ethiopia and Kenya. A survey of …

Abstract Background Although Kenya has a relatively high number of registered biopesticide
products, little is known about biopesticide use by smallholders. This paper documents …

Purpose Inappropriate application of pesticides is quite common in the study area, causing
health issues and in some cases fatalities. The intent of the current study is to gauge the …

Water pollution is a major threat to public health worldwide. The health risks of ingesting
trace elements in drinking water were assessed in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber …

Synthetic pesticides are widely applied for pest and disease control in Indonesia. However,
a lack of knowledge and use of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for safe pesticide usage …

The unsafe use and misuse of pesticides in China are major threats to farmers' health and
the environment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate small-scale farmers' practices with …

This study investigates gender differences in the pesticide use knowledge, risk awareness
and practices of farmers in Anqiu County, China. A total of 452 male and 178 female farmers …

Disregarding protective measures when handling pesticides in agricultural production
imposes increased health risks and health costs on farmers as well as degrades the natural …

This study examines the impact of energy demand, air pollution, fossil fuel energy and
greenhouse gas emissions on agricultural production in Pakistan for the period 1980–2013 …