Pesticides can effectively eradicate a diverse array of nuisances for both farmers and individuals when implemented correctly. Conversely, these remedies are accompanied by a variety of expenses, such as those that are internally generated by the acquisition and utilization of pesticides and externally generated by the impact on the health of both individuals and the environment. There are fewer acres of farmland available. For the most part, forests and other natural habitats that are home to animals, crop relatives in the wild, and pests that naturally ward off crop expansion will be cleared. Additionally, an increasing amount of farmland will be allocated to the production of bio-based products, such as biofuel or fiber, rather than to food production. It further delves into the complex interplay between consumer choices, pesticide use in agriculture, and sustainability. It aims to elucidate how consumer awareness, preferences, and behaviors influence sustainable agricultural practices. This chapter delves into the factors that influence consumer choices, including worries about health, the impact on the environment, and ethical issues, using a mixed-methods approach that incorporates interviews, surveys, and case studies. The research highlights a significant shift toward sustainability, with an increasing number of consumers favoring organic and eco-friendly products. Nonetheless, this chapter also uncovers substantial obstacles to sustainable consumption, including price sensitivity and the limited availability of sustainable products. The insights presented provide valuable guidance for policymakers, agricultural stakeholders, and marketers in their efforts to promote sustainable practices and better meet consumer demands.

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Study of Consumers Choices on Pesticides Use and Sustainability

  • Mukul Machhindra Barwant,
  • Odangowei Inetiminebi Ogidi,
  • Channe Yogita,
  • Rupali Munje

摘要

Pesticides can effectively eradicate a diverse array of nuisances for both farmers and individuals when implemented correctly. Conversely, these remedies are accompanied by a variety of expenses, such as those that are internally generated by the acquisition and utilization of pesticides and externally generated by the impact on the health of both individuals and the environment. There are fewer acres of farmland available. For the most part, forests and other natural habitats that are home to animals, crop relatives in the wild, and pests that naturally ward off crop expansion will be cleared. Additionally, an increasing amount of farmland will be allocated to the production of bio-based products, such as biofuel or fiber, rather than to food production. It further delves into the complex interplay between consumer choices, pesticide use in agriculture, and sustainability. It aims to elucidate how consumer awareness, preferences, and behaviors influence sustainable agricultural practices. This chapter delves into the factors that influence consumer choices, including worries about health, the impact on the environment, and ethical issues, using a mixed-methods approach that incorporates interviews, surveys, and case studies. The research highlights a significant shift toward sustainability, with an increasing number of consumers favoring organic and eco-friendly products. Nonetheless, this chapter also uncovers substantial obstacles to sustainable consumption, including price sensitivity and the limited availability of sustainable products. The insights presented provide valuable guidance for policymakers, agricultural stakeholders, and marketers in their efforts to promote sustainable practices and better meet consumer demands.