banned or restricted in other countries – involving
non-use of suitable personal protective
equipment either because it is not available, or
too costly or uncomfortable, incorrect application
techniques, poorly maintained equipment,
inadequate storage practices, and the reuse of
old chemical containers for food and water
storage. The end users often do not have access
to information on the risks associated with the
use of chemicals and on the necessary
precautions and correct dosage. A joint press
release of the ILO/WHO on the number of work
related accidents and illnesses indicated that
use of pesticides causes some 70,000 poisoning
deaths each year, and at least seven million
cases of acute and long term non fatal illness
[1,2].
However, Agrochemicals are important
agricultural inputs to protect crops from diseases,
pests and weeds. The uses of agrochemicals
contribute not only to healthy growth of crops and
animals but also to improve farm work efficiency
and stable supply of tasty agricultural produce
[3].