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| Title: | Classification of agricultural systems based on pesticide use intensity and safety |
| Authors: | Hernandez-Rivera, Jose
Mann, Stefan |
| Keywords: | pesticide use
driving forces in crop
protection
economic analysis of agricultural systems |
| Issue Date: | 2008 |
| Abstract: | An analysis of socio-economic driving
forces in crop protection is proposed to improve the
implementation of sustainable strategies. The analysis
includes: (1) a classification of agricultural systems
based on pesticide use intensity and safety, (2) an
evaluation of the profitability of farming systems and
identification of socio-economic factors that influence
pesticide use and (3) formulation of policy
recommendations. We find that for cereals and for fruit
trees alike, crop yields are much higher for agricultural
systems with high doses of pesticides. The safety of
applied pesticides does not affect crop protection costs
significantly. For cropping systems characterised by
low-intensity in pesticide use, the application of safer
products has a positive effect on reduction of crop
protection costs. |
| URI: | http://purl.umn.edu/44246 |
| Institution/Association: | European Association of Agricultural Economists>2008 International Congress, August 26-29, 2008, Ghent, Belgium |
| Total Pages: | 4 |
| Collections: | 2008 International Congress, August 26-29, 2008, Ghent, Belgium
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