Pesticides

ISSUES

Europe represents nearly one-third of the world pesticide market of $30 billion/year, while North America and Asia each share roughly 25% of the world market. The United States is the leading consumer of pesticides, followed by India and France, the main European consumer before Germany. Per hectare, Japan uses 12 kg, Europe 3 kg and the United States 2.5 kg, far surpassing India (0.5 kg/ha), which is also one of the world’s primary producers. These products are responsible for poisoning 3 million people annually and according to the WHO, may be the cause of 20,000 to 200,000 accidental deaths each year, mainly in developing countries where approximately 30% of pesticides on the market do not comply with international standards of quality.

Pesticides, or phytosanitary products, are substances intended for preventing, controlling or eliminating pests (weeds, insects/rodents, fungi or micro organisms) that may compete wi...

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VIDEOS

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GREEN TIPS

Fewer Pesticides in Denmark

Denmark has rapidly become aware of the need to reduce its use of pesticides. The Danish government have...

INDICATORS

Arable land
Degraded soils
Pesticide use

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