Survey on Pesticides Used by Farmers in Belagavi Taluka and Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Commonly Used Vegetables
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Fruits and vegetables are important components of the human diet since they provide essential nutrients that are required for most of the reactions occurring in the body. However, indiscriminate and overuse of pesticides damage agriculture and environment, but the pesticide residues on food products affect the health. Aim and Objective: The present study aimed to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) among the farmers of Belagavi taluka, regarding the pesticide use and to determine pesticide residues in commonly used vegetables. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study included a total of 200 farmers selected randomly from 4 divisions of Belagavi taluka. Questionnaire was developed to assess the KAP. Fresh tomatoes and chilies were used as samples, fine homogenized sample (200 g) was extracted with ethyl acetate and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results: Most of them were aware of the precautions to be taken during pesticide use. However, not all farmers followed the measures. Maximum of them used pesticides (n=150), followed recommended method (n=130) and concentration (n=152). Pesticide residues found in chili and tomato samples exceeded the maximum residue limit. Conclusion: Chlorpyrifos and ethion in tomato sample, and chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin in chillies sample were the pesticide residues. Protective measures followed by the farmers was poor. Therefore, the knowledge of the farmers should be upgraded and, camps should be conducted periodically to monitor pesticide residues and health of the farmers.
Authors and Affiliations
Moitri Majumdar, Madhav Prabhu, Sanjay Mishra, Mubashir Angolkar
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