Rats are persistent pests with a long history of causing problems in human society. In agriculture, these pests cause problems by feeding on crops and acting as a vector for diseases, which can lead to[…]
Category: 2. Drivers of pollution
Why do we need rodenticides?
Rat and mice infestations are common in places with abundant food. Unsurprisingly, farms and croplands are favourable sites for rodents. Therefore, it is common for farmers to use rodenticides to control rat populations. This post[…]
The over-emphasis on PPE in agriculture
In agriculture, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) plays a major role in safeguarding the health of farmworkers due to the prevalence of hazardous agrochemicals. Most safety interventions in agriculture prioritise PPE use as a matter of[…]
The problem with agrochemical packaging in Vietnam
A major source of agrochemical pollution comes from agrochemical packaging. Agrochemical packaging is a form of hazardous waste because it contains traces of agrochemicals (Eras et al., 2017; Dang et al., 2021). The improper disposal[…]
How did we come to rely on agrochemcials?
Agrochemical use is highly prevalent in modern agriculture. How did the world become so reliant on chemical use for food production? The answer lies in the history and origins of the Green Revolution. Clapp’s (2011)[…]