Pesticide Use, Regulation, and Policies in Indian Agriculture

A. Amarender Reddy (), Meghana Reddy and Vartika Mathur ()
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A. Amarender Reddy: ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management (ICAR-NIBSM), Raipur 493225, India
Meghana Reddy: ICAR-Agricultural Technology Applications Institute (ICAR-ATARI), Bangalore 560024, India
Vartika Mathur: Department of Zoology, Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi, New Delhi 110021, India

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 17, 1-28

Abstract: This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of pesticide use in global and Indian agriculture, focusing on the mounting food security challenges due to population growth and the increased demand for food and fiber crops. While pesticides are crucial in mitigating losses due to pests, diseases, and weeds, increasing apprehension regarding their adverse effects on human and environment health necessitates a critical examination of their usage patterns. Despite India’s relatively low per-hectare pesticide usage of 0.4 kg compared to China’s 1.83 kg, issues with pesticide residue contamination in the food chain require urgent attention. Additionally, significant regional disparities in pesticide application highlight the need for more uniform and sustainable agricultural practices. Therefore, this study examines the evolving trends in global and Indian pesticide application, providing a comprehensive analysis of the shifting dynamics across various Indian states and crop varieties. Furthermore, it analyzes various pesticide categories and their respective market shares, providing insights into production and export patterns. Our research also explores regulatory frameworks aimed at optimizing pesticide use while minimizing detrimental effects on human health and the environment.

Keywords: pesticides; India; pesticide residues; regulation; policies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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