Pesticide Use Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan - Muhammad Khan - Books - LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing - 9783659245541 - December 11, 2012
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Pesticide Use Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan

Muhammad Khan

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Pesticide Use Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan

It is evident that pesticides are used for the benefits. However, use of pesticide leads to negative externalities for the farmers and the society. Negative externalities may include effects on human health, loss of bio-diversity, degradation of natural ecosystems and irreversible changes in the environment. The use of pesticides on the farm is largely governed by voluntary behavior. Therefore, it is important to understand what drives farmer?s behavior of pesticide use. Cognitive models in Public Health and Social Psychology argue that persons who have had adverse health experiences are likely to undertake greater preventive behavior. This research combines an approach from social psychology with micro economic consumer theory to understand individual?s reasoning behind their decisions and concluded that to improve awareness, necessary for better choices of pesticide use, specific and relevant information regarding the health effects and environmental risks of using pesticide should be provided to farmers through training programs. For this, government should restructure current pro-pesticide extension system and design effective outreach programs.

Media Books     Paperback Book   (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released December 11, 2012
ISBN13 9783659245541
Publishers LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Pages 340
Dimensions 150 × 19 × 226 mm   ·   524 g
Language German  

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