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Pesticide Risk Reduction of Vegetable Farmers: A Case Study in Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
National Academy of Education Management (NAEM), Hanoi, Vietnam
National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), Hanoi, Vietnam
- 1 Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 2 Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 3 Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 4 National Academy of Education Management (NAEM), Hanoi, Vietnam
- 5 National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), Hanoi, Vietnam
- 6 Vietnam National University of Forestry (VNUF), Hanoi, Vietnam
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 12 (2021)·Pages 1055–1068·Published 6 December 2021·DOI10.4236/jep.2021.1212062
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Abstract
A survey was carried out on farmers cultivating vegetables in Gia Lam district, Hanoi city, Vietnam to investigate their practice in reducing pesticide risks in their farming. Pesticides were an important input in the production there, but the risks of pesticides in recent years had been insignificant. Research results showed that the majority of farmers had relatively well implemented various solutions to reduce pesticides risks in their production, including actively using alternative pest management (IPM) solutions, using biological pesticides, using pesticides properly according to the 4-right pesticide use principle, using labour protection while spraying, and applying treatment measures after spraying. The study suggested solutions to reduce and avoid pesticide risks.
KeywordsPesticidesRisk ReductionVegetable Farming
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