When anthropologists interviewed Honduran and Nepali smallholders in the mid-1990s,
they were told that “Insects are a terrible mistake in God's creation” and “There's nothing that …

Proper pesticide use is crucial to farmers' health and environmental protection. However, the
factors affecting a farmer's behaviour with regards to pesticide use remain largely unknown …

This review examines the effects of crop management on the efficiency and durability of
planthopper resistant rice in Asia. Historical evidence and selection experiments indicate …

The levels perception and behavior of farmers on pesticide uses and its relevant risks to the
environment and human health were surveyed among the farmers of Bangladesh in two …

Background. Population growth has led to the need to increase global food production.
Pesticides are an important tool used in efforts to control insect pests. About 20–30% of …

Few integrated pest management programs pay specific attention to the decision-making
process of farmers in choosing and applying pest management interventions. Thus, practical …

Agriculture plays a critical role in economic growth, food security, poverty reduction, and
rural development; however, it is a volatile business because of inherent production risks. In …

Background Pesticides can have negative effects on human and environmental health,
especially when not handled as intended. In many countries, agro-input dealers sell …

Integrated pest management (IPM) has been the dominant paradigm for crop protection
since the 1960s. In theory, farmers practicing IPM will make decisions about pest …

Effects of farmer field school (FFS) and the conventional (classroom lectures) training on
acquisition of pest management knowledge and skills by small vegetable farmers were …