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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Pesticide used in Indian agriculture current trends and future directions
Authors
CD Ghorband, MM Maindargikar, AD Bokharepatil, Saheb L Shinde
Abstract
According to FAO 2022, pesticide use in India
has exceeded 61,000 tons. Compared to major agricultural countries, pesticide
use in India is significantly lower than that of Brazil, China, and Argentina.
In this analysis, data regarding several India's pesticide usage trends and
comprehensive consumption and demand of chemical and biopesticides data were collected,
organized and summarized. Agriculture in India is a vital industry,
contributing a large share to the world's food supply and supporting about 55%
of the country's workforce. A growing population is putting pressure on
agriculture, leading to significant changes in food production methods. It is
essential to use appropriate fertilizers and pesticides to obtain high-quality
and quantity of food. Pesticides are substances that kill pests. There are
various pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and
bactericides. Unnecessary pesticide use, including over spraying and neglect of
recommended dosages, is directly linked to the accumulation of harmful residues
inside the surrounding environment and human health. Biopesticides are a viable
alternative to chemical pesticides for sustainable agriculture and pollution
reduction. India is developing several biopesticides. Plant-based and microbial
biological pesticides are commercially available. The use of biological
pesticides in India is 8% only. Increasing the production and use of biological
pesticides is of utmost importance for sustainable agricultural development and
environmental protection. The current study analyzes the utilization of both
chemical and biological pesticides within the Indian agricultural sector, with
a particular emphasis on the fruit and vegetable industry, and explores
prevailing trends and prospective future directions.
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Pages:56-61
How to cite this article:
CD Ghorband, MM Maindargikar, AD Bokharepatil, Saheb L Shinde "Pesticide used in Indian agriculture current trends and future directions". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 56-61
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