World Agronomy: A Study of Pesticides Usage and Its Harmful Effects

Abstract

Agriculture is the science as well as the art of cultivation of crops and also includes activities associated with it like animal husbandry. Agronomy is a part of agriculture which is restricted to the management of field only. The scope of agronomy includes every activity related to field management and better yield of crops. This study lays emphasis on the adverse effects of pesticide usage on crop, non-target plant, humans, soil and the overall environment. As per the data of Environews Forum, around 1 million people die of pesticide poisoning every year, several illnesses like redness in eyes, salivation, sweating, coughing, vomiting, frequent bowel movements, respiratory problems and most importantly the Parkinson’s disease, are a threat to the people who are exposed to the pesticides.