Impact of Pesticides Use in Agriculture

Description

The rampant use of chemicals, under the adage, “if little is good, a lot more will be better” has played havoc with human and other life forms. The term pesticide covers a wide range of compounds including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides. It is commonly used to eliminate or control a variety of agricultural pests that can damage crops and livestock and reduce farm productivity. Pesticides are poisons and, unfortunately, they can harm more than just the “pests” at which they are targeted. They are toxic, and exposure to pesticides can cause a number of health effects. They are linked to a range of serious illnesses and diseases from respiratory problems to cancer. This present text “Impact of Pesticides Use on Agriculture” covers agriculture related facts and the use of pesticides. The author has considered scientifically based assessment of positive and negative effects of pesticide application and discusses possible approaches to find balance between them.