A study on the use of agricultural chemicals for tomato cultivation in Assam, India
Use of agricultural chemicals for tomato cultivation
Keywords:
Minerals, Nutrition, Agro-climatic zones, Insecticides, Recommended doseAbstract
Vegetables are very important crops both in terms of supplement of minerals and nutrition and high income generating ability. It is possible to get a better return, provided necessary care such as supplement of nutrients, water and measures to protect the crops from insect-pests and diseases is taken in due time. The present study was conducted to know the use of agricultural chemicals in tomato production in Assam, in three agro-climatic zones of Assam. For analysis of data, both graphical and simple tabular methods calculating mean, percentage was done. The results revealed that all the farmers’ groups applied chemical fertilizers and insecticides more than the recommended dose. Regarding the safety measures undertaken by the farmers, only 10 per cent farmers adopted the full safety measures which are found risky for the farmer’s health. Thus, it is important to create awareness amongst the farmers on judicious use of agricultural chemicals and taking of necessary safety/ protective measures during the application of pesticides.
Key words: minerals, nutrition, agro-climatic zones, insecticides, recommended dose
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