Modeling farmers' intention to use pesticides: An expanded version of the theory of planned behavior.

Agricultural intensification and damages to human health in relation to agrochemicals: Application of artificial intelligence

A critical review of different factors governing the fate of pesticides in soil under biochar application

Occupational exposure to pesticides in agricultural applications may cause acute and long-term health effects to farmers, and thus research on factors that reduce exposure is useful. However, studies on the relevance and effectiveness of training are limited. The association of previous training in the form of intensive seminars relating to pesticide use (e.g., use of spraying equipment, application parameters, use of personal protective equipment, risks to human health and the environment) with farmers’ knowledge and behavior in pesticide use was studied via the self-reporting method in a purposive sample of 82 trained and non-trained farmers. Most trained farmers showed higher levels of knowledge of pesticide use, higher levels of beliefs in pesticide hazard control, and higher levels of safety behavior than non-trained farmers. Knowledge of pesticide use and beliefs regarding pesticide hazard control were significantly correlated with safety behavior in both groups of farmers. Concerning farmers’ beliefs regarding pesticide hazard control, trained farmers were more likely to think that safety precautions work very well and less likely to feel they had little control over avoiding pesticide hazards. Overall, previous training was associated with increased levels of farmers’ knowledge of pesticides and beliefs about pesticide hazard control, was accompanied by elevated safety behavior in farmers, and thus was connected with lower occupational exposure to pesticides. Interventions that facilitate knowledge and compliance with safety behaviors should become a priority for decreasing exposure to pesticides among farmers.

Farmers' Training on Pesticide Use Is Associated with Elevated Safety Behavior.

Farmers' behaviour in pesticide use: A key concept for improving environmental safety

Pesticide exposure in the local community of Vehari District in Pakistan: An assessment of knowledge and residues in human blood

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Mussarat Shaheen

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Pesticide exposure in the local community of Vehari District in Pakistan: An assessment of knowledge and residues in human blood

Correction: Path analysis based on genetic association of yield components and insects pest in upland cotton varieties

Use of Botanical Spray to delay application of first pesticide against sucking pests of cotton which ultimately mitigate climate change