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February 20, 2026Agriculture and Human Values1 citationsOpen Access

Pesticide Use and Safety Behaviors Among Indian Farmers

From labels to land: information acquisition and precautionary behaviors of pesticide use in India

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PMPritam MitraSHSamir HuseynovRMRuiqing Miao

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Overview

Qualitative and quantitative analysis examines pesticide practices in farmers, suggesting urgent policy changes.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how Indian farmers acquire information about pesticides and the behaviors they exhibit during pesticide use.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from farmers
  • Examined factors influencing pesticide misuse
  • Assessed farmers' comprehension of pesticide labels
  • Investigated farmers' awareness of health risks
  • Widespread pesticide misuse linked to seller influence and credit dependence
  • Poor reading of dosage instructions and label information
  • Discomfort with protective gear increases health risks
  • Practices contribute to soil degradation and water contamination

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Mitra et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6997fa80ad1d9b11b3453cdbhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10460-026-10852-2
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