Certain procedures are implemented to
protect farm produce from pests and plant diseases.
Unfortunately, some methods
endanger our atmosphere and do not guarantee a good harvest leading to the introduction
of crop protection products.
In a recent study,...
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Certain procedures are implemented to
protect farm produce from pests and plant diseases.
Unfortunately, some methods
endanger our atmosphere and do not guarantee a good harvest leading to the introduction
of crop protection products.
In a recent study, the Berlin-based agency Agripol presented the negative effects of
pesticides on carbon footprint with cotton as their material.
The results of the study
entitled “Climate Change and Plant Health” were announced to the general public during
the 31st International Cotton Conference in Bremen, Germany.
The objectives of their study were:
To examine the consumption of energy and other carbon dioxide discharge engaged in the
manufacture and utilisation of crop protection agents
To evaluate the elevated biomass manufacture and the ensuing extra carbon dioxide
emitted in the atmosphere
Fourteen cotton products from 16 countries were analysed.
In the three countries that have
abundant cotton growth, it was found that more carbon dioxide wa
Less
