Use of Fertilizer and Pesticide for Crop Production in Agrarian Area of Tangail District, Bangladesh

Type Journal Article - Environment and Ecology Research
Title Use of Fertilizer and Pesticide for Crop Production in Agrarian Area of Tangail District, Bangladesh
Author(s)
Volume 2
Issue 6
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2014
Page numbers 253-260
URL http://www.hrpub.org/download/20140801/EER5-14001667.pdf
Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate the mode of fertilizer and pesticide use and their impact on soil fertility and surrounding environment. It is revealed that paddy is the mostly produced crop in this area and fertilizers and pesticides were intensively used for boosting up the production of crops. Among all the fertilizers Urea is the mostly used fertilizer followed by Urea, MP, DAP/TSP and also organic fertilizer (although in less amount). Among the pesticides used in study area to kill pest, Furadan and Diazinon were most demanded. Farmers of this area used either greater amount or less amount of fertilizer than the standard amount provided by government. Most of the farmers and agrochemical dealers were not aware about the impact of fertilizer and pesticide on crop production and environment as well. This outcome draws base line situation which can be useful towards further relevant research as well as to develop policy in agrochemicals use in agriculture.

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