Knowledge Gap and Safe Use of Pesticides by Vegetable Growers of    Bihar, India

Rashmi Kumari; Chandan Kumar Panda; Anil Paswan

doi:10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44111

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Knowledge Gap and Safe Use of Pesticides by Vegetable Growers of Bihar, India

Rashmi Kumari, Chandan Kumar Panda, Anil Paswan

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 241–246 · Published 12 Apr 2024

10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44111

Abstract

In this study, knowledge about pesticides and their safe use among vegetable growers of Purnea district was discussed. Data were collected from vegetable growers of Purnea district of Bihar. From the district, one block was purposively chosen. Three villages from one block, comprising of 50 respondents each were randomly chosen. The sample size was 150 vegetable growers. Frequency, percent, weighted mean and rank were used to analyze the data. It was found that majority of the respondents lack knowledge about banned pesticides and label on pesticide products. Finding discloses that there was lack of knowledge about proper disposal of pesticide and lack of knowledge about using protective clothing. Farmers’ age, educational level, experience has positive effects on safe use of pesticides in vegetable cultivation. Under such condition, there is need of extension agents in establishing rapport with farmers on regular basis can help in enhancing knowledge level about safe use of pesticides among vegetable growers.

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Rashmi Kumari, Chandan Kumar Panda, Anil Paswan (2024). Knowledge Gap and Safe Use of Pesticides by Vegetable Growers of Bihar, India. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change , 241–246. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i44111

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Rashmi Kumari — Department of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.
Chandan Kumar Panda — Department of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.
Anil Paswan — Department of Extension Education, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.

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