The Good. The sector contributed 22.0% against 28.6% from the industrial sector and 49.5% from the services sector to the GDP of the country [1]. 0000003560 00000 n The excessive use and the misuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers kill organisms that assist in binding the soil together. 1983).Heavy pesticide use countries in Asia include Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines (Cagauan 1995) and China (Wood et al. Insecticides are chemicals that are used to kill, damage, repel, or control insects. Chi-squared tests of the equality of the two cutoff points are rejected at values of 0.00 or less. Herbicide use is very common in agrochemical-based agriculture, especially due to the promotion of herbicide-tolerant genetically modified crops. In this study, the maize output refers to the quantity and quality of maize output. WEEDKILLERS are also known as herbicides. Finally, when the insured amount is higher or the relative deductible is lower, farmers are more likely to reduce fertiliser and pesticide usage and adopt GAT. M. M. Mattah, P. A. D. Mattah, and G. Futagbi, Pesticide application among farmers in the catchment of ashaiman irrigation scheme of Ghana: health implications, Journal of Environmental and Public Health, vol. Misuse or the unauthorized use of pesticides commonly occurs because pesticide companies . Use of Pesticides in Rice Cultivation.Pesticide use in some rice-producing countries is significant. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 154 maize farmers from the four communities and used for the study. Among the interventions this era saw to date were the use of fertilizers and pesticides in our day-to-day farming activity to boost yield and control pests/diseases. G. Owusu-Boateng and K. K. Amuzu, A survey of some critical issues in vegetable crops farming along river oyansia in opeibea and dzorwulu, Accra-Ghana, Global Advanced Research Journal of Physical and Applied Sciences, vol. 59, no. B. T. Tawiah, Concentration of organochlorine insecticide residues in tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum) fruit: a case study at akumadan in the offinso North district of Ashanti region [Ph.D. thesis], Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, 2013. Agrochemicals are generally recognized as a significant factor in enhancing the ability to meet Ghana's need for sufficient, safe and affordable food and fiber, however, increased usage have led to environmental deterioration. Maize cultivation is dominant compared with other crops with high use of agrochemicals. mN x}TcyEyS!y DthKdSFa@f_2F"ZCd?/]t tkSuZ>r($ytJxm)P^pfbn*vLoj(s3)mAk2^Nm4,NbI ~FK);8^MMr(qvF"JlhKh08;E"XMh9=GBJ5('0bx \4) _uxyapM6qYDh4ba^! I would recommend that the authors should conduct a thorough English language . This means that if a farmer moves from low to moderate levels of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use, his or her maize output will increase by 309kg (3.09 bags) per acre. The field investigator then submits a report to the Department for review. B. [6] Throughout the 1970s through 1980s, pesticide research continued into producing more selective agrochemicals. According to Okoffo et al. Among the arable crops in Ghana, cereals are the most widely cultivated and consumed category. The result shows that an increase in the quantity of pesticides by one liter leads to an increase in maize output by 221kg (2.21 bags) holding other factors constant. The most common agrochemicals include pesticides and fertilizers. Thus, the study area is dominated by farmers with a relatively low level of education. Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreements, Safety and Health Assistance for Ag Employers, Commercial Pesticide Applicator/ Operator Training and Testing, Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing, Licensed Pesticide Operators /Applicators /Dealers Search, Aerial Pesticide Application Questions and Answers, Agrichemical Facilities Containment Program, Containment Requirements for "On-farm" Agrichemicals. Awareness of health implications of agrochemical use significantly increases maize output. Instead of farmers properly disposing of empty containers of agrochemicals, they use them for fetching water, keep cooked food in them, store seed stocks for next season usage, and so forth. The world fertilizer nutrient (N+P 2 O 5 +K 2 O) consumption has increased from 162 million tonnes in 2008 and is projected to reach 201 million tonnes in 2018, at annual growth rate of 1.8 . Long-term solutions however, are dependent on the development of policies and infrastructure that support non-chemical pest management, alternatives to pesticides, and the identification of organic plantain markets. Questionnaires were administered to farmers cultivating vegetables, food, and cash crops under Open-field and Greenhouse managements in respective Production Specification; Organic and Inorganic productions. agrochemical lixiviates, and all the nutrient leaching from agricultural land is causing the eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems. Penalties are determined through a point system defined in the Illinois Pesticide Act. Years of education are significant at 1% which agrees with the a priori expectation suggesting a positive effect on the farmers level of awareness of health implications of agrochemicals use. This . Contact the department at 217-785-2427 or 1-800-641-3934 (voice and TDD) for more information on licensing requirements. Quality here refers to the quantity of maize devoid of chaff and other pests infected grains. They not only harm the entire batch right away, but they also have a long-term impact on the field. Water is central to all life, but we use it to destroy. H. Kuranchie-Mensah, P. O. Yeboah, E. Nyarko, and A. Pesticide accidents or fires can result in water, soil, and air contamination; damage to plants . "In recent years, the Chinese government has made . 0000004148 00000 n However, labor was found not significantly influencing maize output. 333341, 2012. According to Horna et al. E. D. Okoffo, M. Mensah, and B. Y. Fosu-Mensah, Pesticides exposure and the use of personal protective equipment by cocoa farmers in Ghana, Environmental Systems Research, vol. P. Cocco, G. Satta, S. Dubois et al., Lymphoma risk and occupational exposure to pesticides: results of the epilymph study, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, vol. Pesticide misuse is often easy to spot. Mode of action- The mode of action distinguishes physical poisons, nerve poisons, respiratory poisons, protoplasmic poisons, general poisons, and chitin inhibitors. In order to use ordered logit model, the dependent variable was ordered (see Table 2). [5] Chemical fertilizers in the 1960s were responsible for the beginning of the "Green Revolution", where using the same surface of land using intensive irrigation and mineral fertilizers such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium has greatly increased food production. Presently the indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides has been a dangerous issue to agricultural production, soil and health. Excessive fertilizer . However, the indiscriminate use, rather the misuse of this sort of chemical inputs, has led to many problems in our ecosystem. HXDJ0M`|p)%M-Y@Ln3gzsd1eH``c8R9r }j_ In the bid to control maize pests such as stem borers, armyworms, silkworm, and weevils, weeds, and maize diseases such as downy mildew, maize rust, leaf blight, and leaf spot, for improvement in productivity, maize farmers have over the years resorted to the use of agrochemicals. They were then scored 1 for awareness and 0 otherwise. Herbicides are essential in integrated weed management systems. This study assessed factors that affect awareness of health implications of agrochemical use and its effects on maize production in Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality of Ashanti Region, Ghana. This means that there are certain socioeconomic and demographic factors that influence the farmers awareness level of health implications of agrochemical use. The results indicated that 35.6% had a low level of awareness, 51.4% were moderately aware, and only 13% of the respondents had a high level of awareness (Figure 1). The increase of household size by one person leads to increase in output by 90kg (0.9 bags) of maize. Others simply indicate the product should not be used when weather conditions favor drift. Various types of samples, such as plants, water or soil, may be collected for analysis. A. Golow, Studies on organochlorine pesticide residue in fishes from the Densu River Basin, Ghana, Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol. Agrochemicals are counted among speciality chemicals. Agroforestry to prepare logged areas for replanting, and harvesting crops in the fall. Since their introduction in Africa by colonial masters, the use of these chemicals is constantly growing. Government agencies (Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Standard Board and Environmental Protection Agency) and Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) have not relented on their efforts to creating farmers awareness of health implications of agrochemical use. 8, pp. Therapeutant Fungicide: A chemotherapeutant is a fungicide capable of eliminating a fungus after it has caused infection and treating the plant. The result is consistent with Awunyo-Vitor et al. Authors. Agrochemicals can help a farmer achieve his or her goal of growing specific plant species while also eradicating weeds and other detrimental elements that deplete farming resources and reduce the quality of produce. Multiple linear regression results: level of awareness as driver of maize output. Many farmers do not have adequate knowledge and information on the health hazards associated with handling and use of pesticides [6]. 286292, 2012. Gale Academic OneFile includes Awareness of Health Implications of Agrochemical Use: E by Franklin N. Mabe, Kwadwo Talabi, and Gi. Pesticides can help to lessen the amount of manual labour required. During storage they are most vulnerable to theft, vandalism, accidental or deliberate misuse or the effects of extreme weather conditions. 4, pp. The study focuses on Agrochemical use in Murang'a and Kirinyaga, making a comparison between Organic and Conventional Farmers. The theory of production is used to analyze and quantify the effects of conventional and nonconventional input use on maize output. The study was conducted in Ejura-Sekyedumase Municipality in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. On average, the respondents have the moderate awareness level of health implications of agrochemical use (0.578). The probit and logit models are improvement of the LPM but there are no significant differences between the results obtained from the two especially when the sample size is small [18]. 221230, 2011. Other precautionary measures like avoiding of eating, drinking, and smoking during agrochemical application is still not adhered to by farmers. . Education helps farmers to understand the regulations guiding the use of chemicals in the farms thereby exposing them to the dangers of inappropriate use of the chemicals. Abstract. %%EOF It has been demonstrated from previous studies that residues of both banned and currently used pesticides such as organochlorines and organophosphates, respectively, have been found in terrestrial food and aquatic environments [1315]. 14, pp. This will lead to the avoidance of over/underapplication of agrochemicals and reduce the loss of time due to an illness of the farmer thereby increasing the efficiency and productivity of the crops and farmers. Take time to observe the surrounding area. Then, read the label. We randomly selected four communities from the list of maize producing communities within the municipality. The mean score of awareness of health implications of agrochemical use in the study area was 58% indicating a moderate level of awareness. 2010).High yield rice varieties grown in major rice production . The projects aimed at providing alternatives to commercial agrochemicals which are harmful to human, animal and environmental health. But the effects of an increased use of agrochemicals7 transcend their impact on th e environment, as many producers in developing countries are experiencing short- and long- term health effects This could be that large-scale farmers do not apply pesticides by themselves regularly and usually get this job done by hired labor. 421426, 2013. The value of F-test is 0.00 implying that the model is statistically significant at 1% and hence the coefficients of the independent variables are not jointly equal to zero. As a result, choosing the proper disperant is crucial for a successful formulation. The University of Manchester's research has real-world impact beyond academia. Level of awareness and frequency of respondents. uPBa;J[/}wB.ya?w y%+o'mTm,VK *Hg"`LA$)vJX$;KoDOetd4 D;)YO$z,Z8^b>&C'0_O9LP jf Agrochemical pollution of waterways, as a result of widespread use of insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, can alter the transmission of the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, according to a recent study from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), partly funded by the NIH Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This has led to increasing the use of synthetic agrochemicals instead of the biological, cultural, and mechanical method for boosting production, controlling pest, weed, and disease [3]. H. Kuranchie-Mensah, S. M. Atiemo, L. M. N.-D. Palm, S. Blankson-Arthur, A. O. Tutu, and P. Fosu, Determination of organochlorine pesticide residue in sediment and water from the Densu river basin, Ghana, Chemosphere, vol. Once acomplaintis filed with the Department, a field investigator is assigned the case. Fungi is a significant problem that has a negative impact on crops. In terms of the dependent variable, agrochemical use, the response group is very similar to Italian olive farmers in general; their use of agrochemicals and changes over the last 15 years are very comparable (see Section 4). Agrichemical refers to biocides (pesticides including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and nematicides) and synthetic fertilizers. The number of children in school was used as a proxy of information availability on safety use of agrochemicals to the farmer. [5], the use of pesticides by farmers to control weeds, increase agricultural productivity, and preserve agricultural produce has reached a crescendo thereby calling for urgent attention. Northern Presbyterian Agricultural Services (NPAS), Ghana's Pesticide Crisis: The Need for Further Government Action, Northern Presbyterian Agricultural Services (NPAS), Tamale, Ghana, 2012. Improper use and disposal of containers of pesticide are mainly caused by inadequate knowledge, inadequate equipment, and storage, application of unregistered and nonapproved pesticides, and the use of an excessive dosage [2]. Present agrochemical use in Ghana poses a risk to health and the environment. 2, pp. Systemic After entering the roots, the insecticide spreads to exterior parts like as leaves, fruits, twigs, and branches. Herbicides and insecticides are the two dominant categories. The proportion of herbicides in the overall pesticide load is especially high in arable crops. 2, pp. 9198, 2013. Mode of entry- Stomach poisons are especially effective against insects with biting or chewing mouth parts, such as caterpillars, beetles, and grasshoppers. Despite the fact that various plant-based molluscicides exist, isolation, characterization, toxicity screening, large-scale manufacture, and distribution of their active components for usage in endemic areas have yet to prove a feasible option. Carboxin, oxycarboxin antibiotics like Aureofungin, organic mercurials, lime sulphur, dodine, and other antifungal agents eliminate harmful fungus from an infection court. Pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers, soil conditioners, algaecides, and other agrochemicals are examples. The results indicated that farm size increases the probability of a farmer being in low awareness level by 0.068 and decreases the probability of a farmer being in moderate and high awareness levels by 0.051 and 0.017, respectively. Natural occurring substances (such as pyrethrum) and manufactured organic compounds are two types of contact insecticides. 2431, 2013. Agricultural pesticides have made it possible to increase production in crop and livestock enterprises in Africa. Gambiae in Areas of Varying Agrochemical Use in Cte D'Ivoire. Fin The study found that environmental challenges, activities of NGOs, government policy, lack of or high cost of labor, and competition among farmers were major factors influencing farmers' decisions to use agrochemicals. 3, no. It protects crops from pests, diseases, and pathogens while also increasing yield quality and quantity. Extension visit exposes farmers to improve production technologies and proper utilization of farm inputs. Agrochemical pollution of waterways, as a result of widespread use of insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, can alter the transmission of the parasitic disease schistosomiasis, according to a recent study from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), partly funded by the NIH Fogarty International Center and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Follow all requirements on pesticide product labels. Pesticides Use in Ghana. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. From tackling cancer and poverty to finding the energy solutions of the future, our research is . This document discusses emergencies which involve pesticide fires and spills. These are necessary for preserving a food supply and killing insects using pesticides and other chemicals. This is because maize is very important for improving food security and poverty reduction as it is the staple food for most Ghanaians. 35.40%, 32.74%, and 19.47% of respondents disposed of Agrochemical containers using Pit burial, Burn/Incinerate, and Indiscriminate methods, respectively, while 12.39% used ecological (biodegradable) materials. Africa's population, currently estimated at 1.3 billion people, is expected to double by 2050 (1), placing enormous pressure on African food production systems that are plagued by low productivity. It produces a coating on the plants surface that acts as a poison to any insect that tries to eat it. Biomed Res Int. 13, no. 0000001455 00000 n agrochemicals safely.The major risk factors related to agrochemical exposure resulted from the misuse of pesticides, including erroneous beliefs of farmers regarding pesticide toxicity, the use of faulty spraying equipment, the lack of proper maintenance of spraying equipment, or the lack of protective gear and appropriate clothing. Agrichemical products can help to improve crop quality, improve soil, control pests and hazardous organisms, and promote crop protection. Agrochemical stores in selected geographical locations in North Central Nigeria were surveyed, a structured questionnaire administered and students of selected Universities and staff of the Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development were sampled. Double-check that the products label states that it can be used in the way you intend. It is important to know whether farmers who are aware of health implications of agrochemical use and adhere to the safety standards are able to obtain higher or lower maize output. There is a direct correlation between farmers agrochemicals use practices, the attitude of farmers, and their awareness level of its health effect on them and the environment at large. Use bait stations for rodent baits that are formulated with food (e.g., peanut butter or grain bait) or place the bait where non-target wildlife cannot get to it. For instance, bovine somatotropin, though widely used in the United States, is not approved in Canada and some other jurisdictions as there are concerns for the health of cows using it. Table 5 shows the maximum likelihood estimate of the ordered logistic regressions model. Agrochemicals affect maize crops directly. 175, no. The Adjusted R-squared of 0.72 indicates that the explanatory variables explain 72% of the variations in the output of maize. 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