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Knowledge and Use of Pesticides by Small Scale Farmers in Ikorodu: Knowledge and Use of Pesticides by Small Scale Farmers in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State - Softcover

Anyichie - Odis, Adaora

 
9786202802635: Knowledge and Use of Pesticides by Small Scale Farmers in Ikorodu: Knowledge and Use of Pesticides by Small Scale Farmers in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State
Softcover
ISBN 10: 6202802634 ISBN 13: 9786202802635
Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

This study determines the level of knowledge of farmers on contamination mechanisms by pesticides, health problems associated with, related to pesticides exposure, to describe the practices and patterns of use of pesticides by small scale farmers in Ikorodu LGA and to find out if farmers need training on safety and use of pesticides. The technique of Multi stage sampling was used to obtain data for this study in Ikorodu, LGA. The Ikorodu LGA is divided geographically into five Local Council Development Area (LCDA) namely Ikorodu West, Ikorodu North, Igbogbo, Ijede and Imota. Majority of farmers (82.6%) were not aware that there are banned pesticides in Nigeria. Almost all the farmers (99.0%) knew about Personal Protective Equipment. Majority of farmers (96.5%) knew what ways one can be contaminated with pesticides. About 80% of farmers indicated that there were health problems associated with pesticide exposure. Almost all farmers checked expiry date, read the recommended dosage on the container, follow the instruction of the agro dealer and the label safety advice in the container. All farmers store pesticides in a good place, keep pesticides away from children, animal and food.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Adaora is an Online PhD Public health student at Texila American University. A very resilient individual and have shown commitment and dedication to the community projects undertaken. A positive thinker, left-handed Biostatistician, Polymath, 2020 WIMBIZ Mentee, M & E Specialist, Wife to Mr. Noris Chimezie Odis and mother of 3 beautiful daughters.

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Verlag
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum
2020
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
6202802634
ISBN 13 
9786202802635
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
112
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