Pesticide use in cereals: An analysis of farmers' perception and knowledge in Jammu district

In agriculture, the use of pesticide has been the dominant form of pest management since the 1950s to kill pest organisms including insects, weeds, fungi and nematodes. In recent times, use of pesticides in rice and wheat cultivation has increased rapidly and this scenario contributes significantly towards adverse effects on human health, environment and on overall bio-diversity as these two crops are among the major food crops grown in India and study area.
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Pesticide use in cereals: An analysis of farmers’ perception and knowledge in Jammu district