Soil quality can directly influence the health, yield, and of a particular crop species, agrochemicals are often used to boost soil micro- macro-nutrients. The excessive application agrochemicals, however, is cause imbalances in acidity nutrient concentration deteriorate. presence multiple shade trees farmland positively quality. Here, we evaluate effect agrochemical use (i.e., organic, mixed, ...

In recent years, Ghanaian agriculture has witnessed a surge in the use of agrochemicals, with likely consequence that nonoptimal levels application could cause environmental damage and economic losses. We identify factors affect adoption agrochemicals intensity rice farming. estimate average treatment effects chemical fertilizer herbicide using Dose–Response Model (DRM). Our results show wide r...

Dominance of chemical agriculture from last few decades has deteriorated the soil health and created problem of disposal of agricultural waste in rural areas. It is important to maintain environmental and agricultural sustainability without reducing productivity. Vermiculture technology has been considered as a sound and viable option to regenerate the soil health through recycling the agricult...

Although previously accepted as the less toxic alternative, with low impact on animals, farmers as well as consumers who are exposed to residues in food, glyphosate chemicals are now increasingly controversial as new evidence from research is emerging. We argue that specific aspects of the history, chemistry and safety of glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides should be thoroughly considere...

The Agrochemicals Division cosponsored the 13th International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry held as part of the 248th National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco, CA, USA, August 10-14, 2014. The topic of the Congress was Crop, Environment, and Public Health Protection; Technologies for a Changing World. O...