Pesticides are either natural or chemically synthesized compounds that are used to control a
variety of pests. These chemical compounds are used in a variety of sectors like food …

Pesticides are extensively used in modern agriculture and are an effective and economical
way to enhance the yield quality and quantity, thus ensuring food security for the ever …

Vegetables are increasingly recognized as essential for food and nutrition security.
Vegetable production provides a promising economic opportunity for reducing rural poverty …

Fighting insect pests is a major challenge for agriculture worldwide, and biological control
and integrated pest management constitute well‐recognised, cost‐effective ways to prevent …

Soil degradation, characterized by declines in nutrient status and simultaneous
accumulation of pesticide residues, is a major problem affecting agricultural ecosystems …

This study aimed to understand farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding
agricultural pest management and synthetic pesticide use in Southeast Asia. Data were …

This paper quantifies the extent of pesticide overuse in vegetable production systems in
Southeast Asia. Pesticide overuse was defined as levels of use in excess of an economic …

Two million tonnes of pesticides are currently used globally to improve crop production, yet
these pesticides induce adverse effects on soil quality and biodiversity. Moreover, less than …

A major challenge for mankind is how to increase agricultural productivity while preserving
and increasing biodiversity. The competition between humans, weeds, pests, and diseases …

Agriculture in Thailand, which employs over 30 percent of the workforce and contributes
significantly to the country's gross domestic product, is a key sector of its economy. Import …