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by Yves SHEMA | 18-08-2018 07:14
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LET US NOT RELY ON CHEMICAL PESTICIDES IN AGRICULTURE Hello again dear readers? Fellow ambassadors Hope you are all doing great in this August? It is very cool here in Rwanda, a moderate climate. Visit Rwanda one day a country of 1000 hills, you will feel the difference. So today I want to share how chemical pesticide is not real the real solution in Agriculture. Why did I chose Agriculture? A lot of biodiversity can be disturbed there in the process of cultivating; besides that is where we mostly get food all of us. I am a vegetarian anyway. Insect pests, diseases and weeds inflict enormous losses to the potential agricultural production. Anecdotal evidences also indicate rise in the losses, despite increasing use of chemical pesticides. At the same time, there is a rising public concern about the potential adverse effects of chemical pesticides on the human health, environment and biodiversity. These negative externalities, though, cannot be eliminated altogether; their intensity can be minimized through combination of different methods rather than relying solely on chemical pesticides. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) has become an accepted approach for controlling effectively pests, diseases and weeds. This component covers historical development of pest management, principles and tools of IPM Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be defined as an integrated system that in the context of the associated environment and the population dynamics of the pest species, utilizes all suitable techniques and methods in as compatible manner as possible to maintain pest populations at levels below those causing economic injury (FAO, 1967). Methods for reducing pests must be economically sound and environmentally acceptable. In practice, IPM tends to reduce pesticide inputs in areas where they are commonly employed. IPM – Is a system that maintains the population of any pest, or pests, at or below the level that causes damage or loss, and which minimizes adverse impacts on society and environment. IPM is a multidisciplinary (e.g. entomology, plant pathology, weed science, etc.) effort. This was just an over view, I needed to think that pesticides are not preferable to be used in Agriculture due to its negative consequences to the environment. Next I will tell you in deep the beautiful things you should know about IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
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13 Comments
Thanks Xilola Kayumova
Posted 22-08-2018 15:21
thank you for sharing it with us)
IPM is a great procedure)
Posted 22-08-2018 13:47
Thank you Gyeongrin mentor, IPM is really needed
Posted 21-08-2018 04:09
Thank you Ayazhan Salmenova
Posted 21-08-2018 04:08
Hello Yves
Pesticides are a huge problem in agriculture since it harms various lives without any barrier. The harm not only comes to us human but damages a whole eco-system. So it seems that substituting methods are really in need, such as the aforementioned IPM system!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 20-08-2018 15:34
There are a lot of plants that keep away pesticides
Posted 19-08-2018 20:51
Welcome Boniface
Posted 19-08-2018 06:33
IPM. That is something new I have learnt today thanks to you.
Posted 19-08-2018 02:55
Thank you very much Neha
Posted 18-08-2018 21:01
Pesticides bring more problems than good. We should have natural organic products to fight the pests.
Posted 18-08-2018 18:49
You are all welcome!
Posted 18-08-2018 17:34
Hello Yves, pesticide problem was publicly known by Rachel Carson, who wrote 'Silent Spring', asserting the toxic characteristics and effects that undermine our lives after getting rid of weeds. Still, we are using tons of pesticides daily in our agriculture, but there also exists means of controlling the level of toxic chemicals and matters, or using alternative elements as you mentioned.
Thanks for introducing IBM system, hope other regional ambassadors get some ideas from this next time!
Posted 18-08-2018 17:13
Pesticides are a real menace and it is wonderful that you have addressed it on this platform.
We should press and demand more organic and safe products to actually enjoy our meals without worrying about deadly diseases.
Thank you so much
Posted 18-08-2018 16:47